Pi Kappa Chi
Encyclopedia
Pi Kappa Chi is a professional fraternity
which promotes the Doctor of Chiropractic and the chiropractic profession. It was founded in 1961 by Daniel David Palmer
and students at Palmer College of Chiropractic. The organization is progressive in approaching the philosophy, art and science of chiropractic
, allowing members to understand the full potential of the profession rather than just one segment. It emphasizes quality academics, involvement in issues concerning the chiropractic
community and social activities.
Fraternity
A fraternity is a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. An organization referred to as a fraternity may be a:*Secret society*Chivalric order*Benefit society*Friendly society*Social club*Trade union...
which promotes the Doctor of Chiropractic and the chiropractic profession. It was founded in 1961 by Daniel David Palmer
Daniel David Palmer
Daniel David Palmer or D.D. Palmer was the founder of chiropractic. Palmer was born in Pickering, near Toronto, Canada. While working as a magnetic healer in Davenport, Iowa, United States he encountered a janitor, Harvey Lillard, whose hearing was impaired...
and students at Palmer College of Chiropractic. The organization is progressive in approaching the philosophy, art and science of chiropractic
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine...
, allowing members to understand the full potential of the profession rather than just one segment. It emphasizes quality academics, involvement in issues concerning the chiropractic
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine...
community and social activities.
Mission statement
"To promote the science, art, and philosophy of Chiropractic. To promote professional Chiropractic ethics. To promote and maintain good fellowship and brotherhood. To establish a deeper professional interest among Chiropractors. To join together students and practitioners of Chiropractic. To form through association with other chapters of this Fraternity, a closer bond between students and practitioners of other recognized Chiropractic schools."Chapters
- Alpha Chapter: Palmer College of ChiropracticPalmer College of ChiropracticPalmer College of Chiropractic is a chiropractic school located in Davenport, Iowa. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer and is considered "The Fountainhead" as it was the first school of chiropractic in the world. For many years, Palmer College of Chiropractic was the world's largest...
- Beta Chapter: Texas Chiropractic CollegeTexas Chiropractic CollegeTexas Chiropractic College is a chiropractic college located in Pasadena, Texas, United States, near Houston.Alumni include Louisiana State Senator Gerry E. Hinton , a chiropractor in Slidell who worked to obtain the licensing of his profession...
- Gamma Chapter: Logan College of ChiropracticLogan College of ChiropracticLogan College of Chiropractic, a private chiropractic college founded in 1935, is located in Chesterfield, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The institution offers degrees in Chiropractic, Pre-Chiropractic, Sport Science and Rehabilitation. The university's current president is Dr. George A....