inside . The students are able to move , remove and separate structures to isolate more details than could be accomplished on a cadaver . The tables , equipped with an established curriculum that originated at Stanford University , provide LIFE faculty the opportunity to project , zoom-in and highlight areas of study .
These tables allow the D . C . program the ability to create a universal learning environment for all students . Students are able to utilize the tables without supervision during open lab times ; in the past , a faculty member needed to be available in the cadaver labs due to the chemicals and sharp items used for dissection . Students are able to learn at their own pace , and if they make a mistake during the dissection process , they can always hit the “ undo ” button and try again .
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology At LIFE , we infuse significant diplomate-level neuroanatomy and neurophysiology education directly into the curriculum . We do this so our students will have the most thorough understanding of how the nervous system controls and coordinates all body systems in order to maintain a state of health and optimal function . Taught by a faculty member with a degree in neuroanatomy , this coursework ensures LIFE graduates have the depth of knowledge needed to provide outstanding and thorough patient care and to work in the interdisciplinary environment characteristic of contemporary practice .
Chiropractic Research at Life University The Dr . Sid E . Williams Center for Chiropractic Research ( CCR ) was created in 2014 to expand Life University ’ s commitment to the profession through research . The CCR is continuously working to help students , faculty , practicing chiropractors and chiropractic patients better understand what can be accomplished in the chiropractic field through data-driven analysis and results . The mission of the CCR is to conduct brain-body neuroplasticity research of clinical relevance to the patients and profession of chiropractic , embodying the core values of the University through excellence in the research process , strategic partnerships and knowledge translation .
Life University has demonstrated its commitment to this mission and the chiropractic profession through investment in advanced research technology . Equipment such as a SynAmps 64-Channel EEG system for studying brain activation patterns ; time-synced cognitive assessment software ; a NeuroCom SMART Balance Master ; and a complete integrated suite of Noraxon movement and muscle activation assessment technology have been incorporated into the lab . This investment in technology provides the tools necessary to perform meaningful , high-quality research studies . The future aim is to leverage LIFE ’ s technology , collaborations and trained faculty to create a destination research lab for investigators interested in advancing research in alignment with the CCR ’ s aggressive research mission and agenda .
Study Abroad and Practicum Opportunities Another rewarding and life-changing experience available to LIFE students is study abroad clinics in countries such as China , Sweden , New Zealand , Ghana and Peru . Students spend a quarter immersed in the culture of another part of the world , enhancing their clinical skills , working under the supervision of extension faculty doctors and observing patients with clinical conditions less frequently encountered in U . S . chiropractic clinics . Life University ’ s guiding principle is Lasting Purpose — To Give , To Do , To Love , To Serve — Out of a Sense of Abundance . Having the option to study outside the U . S . and provide chiropractic care to those who may not have access to it allows LIFE students to practice Lasting Purpose around the world .
Senior students may also elect to provide care to underserved populations through LIFE ’ s Community Outreach Chiropractic Clinic , conduct faculty-guided research projects or learn in a private doctor ’ s office through our PEAK ( Practice , Excellence , Art and Knowledge ) externship program .
The combination of sciences , philosophy , practice management and real-world clinical applications gives LIFE students an engaged curriculum that one could only describe as exceptional .
To provide a framework for the mission-focused research , the CCR is developing a Wellbeing and Health Expression Evaluation List ( WHEEL ). This initiative establishes and evaluates outcome measures that are easily deployable in a clinical setting , while concurrently leveraging research technology to conduct basic science and clinical research that will help provide an understanding of how observed changes are occurring . “ This approach is powerful ,” says Dr . Stephanie Sullivan , Director of the CCR . “ It changes the healthcare dialogue from a conditionbased model to a development of health model , while providing clinicians practical , researched methods for demonstrating changes in their patients over time .”
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Life University ’ s small class sizes result in a tight-knit community of students who collaborate , study together and often build lifelong friendships .
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