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The Chiropractic Oath

Just as medical doctors have to take an oath upon graduation, chiropractors must do the same. The following is the oath that new chiropractic graduates must recite in order to complete their graduation ceremonies and receive their diploma.

This Chiropractic Oath© was submitted by the Logan College of Chiropractic / University Programs, Chesterfield, MO, as being the oath used for their Doctors of Chiropractic Graduation Ceremonies (2011).

In accordance with the Laws of Nature, that law which God has prescribed to all people; and in consequence of my dedication to getting the sick well by the application of that law, I promise and swear to keep, to the best of my ability and judgment the following Oath:

• I will observe and practice every acknowledged rule of professional conduct in relation with my profession, my patient, my
colleague, and myself.

• I will keep an open mind regarding the progress of my profession, provided that these progressions shall be confined within
the boundaries of the Chiropractic Science, Philosophy and Art.

• I will serve my patient to the best of my ability, violating neither his confidences nor his dignity, and in my association with
patients, I shall not violate that which is moral and right.

• I shall regard and refer to my fellow chiropractor with honor, giving credit where it is due.

• I shall improve my knowledge and skill, firm in my resolution to justify the responsibility which the degree of Doctor of
Chiropractic symbolizes and imposes.

• To all this I pledge myself, knowing these ideals are prescribed by the dictates of reason alone.