Sherman College News

Interns Join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College

Nineteen interns celebrated the entrance of the final phase of their chiropractic education on July 18 during a pinning ceremony at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center. The Chiropractic Health Center, located at 2020 Springfield Road in Boiling Springs, is a teaching clinic for chiropractic students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation from the doctor of chiropractic program.

The teaching environment, coordinated by licensed doctors of chiropractic, allows interns to practice chiropractic under close supervision and constant consultation. Because the clinic is open to the public, residents in Upstate South Carolina experience excellent chiropractic care at affordable prices through nearly 20,000 patient visits per year. Interns also care for a number of pro bono patients.

During the ceremony, the interns took the Pledge of Professionalism. A charge was given by Dean of Clinics Adam Morrell, D.C., CCSP, and the interns’ nametags were pinned onto their blue clinic jackets.

“Sherman students transitioning into their clinical internship at the Health Center are well prepared to deliver quality and effective care to our friends and neighbors in the greater Spartanburg area,” Dr. Morrell said of the recently pinned interns. “These students are the future of the chiropractic profession. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Sherman College Health Center, we are proud and excited to welcome the newest class of chiropractic interns.”

In the clinical phase of the doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College, interns practice every aspect of patient care, including case histories, physical and spinal examinations, x-ray, diagnosis, report of findings, chiropractic adjustments and case management. Interns are encouraged to work with the research department to advance the profession with evidence based study; they also complete remaining clinical and business courses.

The chiropractic internship also gives these senior students the opportunity to participate in community events, both in the Health Center and off campus – including spinal screenings, health fairs, school visits, and lunch-and-learn programs – to help them build communication, leadership and community relations skills so they are well prepared for practice following graduation.

The Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular visits are $15; visits for students, military members and seniors are $10; special rates are available for families. Walk-ins are accepted, but it is best to call 864-578-8777 for a set appointment with any of our interns, including these who have joined the Health Center:

Joel Cox
Michael Epperson
Kristin Erickson
Cameron Guida
Randall Kruel
Rhonda Lisowe
Tara Madden
Kevin McDade
Samantha Messina
Ben Mohar
Nicholas Murphy
Coleman Pannell
Michael Ray
Savannah Retherford
Azucena Sanchez
Keisha Smith
Virginia Voyles
Alexia Williams
Amanda Woods

For more information, visit www.sherman.edu/hc .

Sherman College Releases Recruiting Videos

A series of recruitment videos launched by Sherman College of Chiropractic emphasizes the college’s focus on principled chiropractic, its dedication to individual attention for students, and its promise to provide an education that delivers the satisfaction of helping others through a fulfilling and in-demand career.

“The decision to attend chiropractic college can be life-changing,” says Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C. “These dynamic videos were created for prospective students so they can see for themselves what makes Sherman the preeminent chiropractic college in the world.” Future students who watch the videos can find out how well Sherman College meets their goals, and they can gain the information they need and get a real feel for what Sherman College is all about, he said. The videos will also be helpful for international students or those who are otherwise unable to make a physical visit.

The video series showcases Sherman College students and faculty, and it promotes the strong academic program, low faculty-to-student ratios, and welcoming family atmosphere while emphasizing the college’s vision of adjusting the world for a better future.

The college partnered with Sean Nipper of Nipper Media, LLC, in Richmond, CA, on the production. No stranger to the chiropractic field, Nipper is an experienced filmmaker who is currently completing his own feature-length documentary called, “Life, Adjusted.”

The videos are available on the college’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/shermancollege.

Twenty-Five Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College

Twenty-five students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The commencement was a shared ceremony for June and September 2014 graduates.

Justin M. Berg of Illinois, recipient of the Milton W. Garfunkel Award, presented the farewell address to his classmates. The Garfunkel Award is the highest award given at graduation. Students receiving this honor must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and in addition, best exemplify those qualities Sherman College would like to inculcate in all of its graduates: love of the profession, an understanding of the philosophy, willingness to share, and service to the college and community.

Berg graduated summa cum laude and also received the Academic Achievement Award. The Academic Achievement Award is given to the individual in each graduating class who maintains the highest grade point average throughout his or her studies at Sherman College.

The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Eric Nathan Goans of North Carolina for the June class and Gregory J. Russo of Georgia for the September class, in recognition of their successful practices in the Health Center. This award is given to an intern in each class who has diligently worked to develop skills in the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic, maintained an “A” average in the clinical program and exhibited superior overall clinical performance and professionalism.

Goans also received the B.J. Palmer Philosophy Distinction Award. This honor is given to outstanding students who exemplify the profound philosophical understanding necessary to translate the universal principles of life into the workable philosophy, science and art which is chiropractic.

Also during the ceremony, chiropractic advocate, author and speaker Keith Wassung was presented with the honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities degree, a rare honor given by the college to noteworthy individuals.

The commencement address was given by Ronald R. Castellucci, D.C., associate professor of clinical sciences at Sherman College. Castellucci is a 1988 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. After 10 years of successful practice in Lexington, MA, Castellucci moved south to join the Sherman College faculty in 1998. He also maintains a wellness-oriented family practice in Hendersonville, NC, and is a member of Sherman College’s prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers. Castellucci was named Faculty Member of the Year for 2013, 2004 and 2000. He teaches full spine techniques, spinal palpation and patient education. Castellucci teaches pediatric adjusting techniques worldwide for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

William M. Decken, D.C., L.C.P., associate professor of clinical sciences and chair of the Philosophy Department at Sherman College, delivered the charge to the graduates. Decken is a 1986 cum laude graduate of Sherman College. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Marist College (1979) and a Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers distinction from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Decken joined the Sherman College faculty in 1987; he teaches courses in philosophy, subluxation theory, and communication. Since 2008 he has served as chairman of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations, and he developed and coordinates Sherman College’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers program. He often speaks on philosophy at chiropractic seminars. Decken practices at Family Straight Chiropractic, which he established and has owned for 27 years.

The doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College requires students to complete more than 4,800 hours (14 quarters) of classroom and laboratory study and also includes an internship in the college’s on-campus Chiropractic Health Center. To enter the D.C. program, students must have at least 90 semester hours of college-level courses, including courses in the sciences. 

Sherman College Presents Wassung with Honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities

Chiropractic advocate, author and speaker Keith Wassung has been awarded the honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic, a rare honor given by the college to noteworthy individuals. The degree was presented during Sherman College’s 125th Commencement Ceremony on June 21.

Recipients of the Honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities degree have influenced, initiated and/or carried out specific humanitarian/philanthropic activities that have significantly contributed to or influenced the chiropractic profession and/or humanity at-large. Sherman President Edwin Cordero, D.C., reviewed Wassung’s accomplishments and approved the recommendation this spring.

Wassung is a nationally known author and speaker in the field of health education and research.  A former national drug-free weightlifting champion, he turned to chiropractic health care after being diagnosed with a near fatal health condition. His recovery led him to research, write and lecture about the scientific principles of chiropractic.

Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to health care and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by graduates. For more information, visit www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.