"E-FACTS" REPORT FROM THE ICA PRESIDENT, D.D. HUMBER, D.C., F.I.C.A
 

DR. MICHAEL SCHMIDT NAMED INTERIM PRESIDENT OF LIFE UNIVERSITY:

Life University's board of trustees has appointed Dr. Michael J. Schmidt, former Dean of the College at Life Chiropractic West from 1991 to 2001, interim president of Life University.  Dr. Schmidt began his tenure on July 15th.   "The members of the board of trustees are grateful Dr. Schmidt has agreed to serve as interim president.  His experience in chiropractic education will be invaluable as Life University works to resolve the challenges ahead," commented Dr. Charles E. Ribley, chairman of the board of trustees.  "The board of trustees has complete confidence in Dr. Schmidt, and we look forward to working with him during his leadership at Life."  Prior to his ten years as Dean of the College at Life West, Dr. Schmidt was Chair of the Department of Technique from 1986 to 1990 and served as Chief of Staff of the Life West Clinic from 1982 to 1986.  From 1975 to 1980, Dr. Schmidt served as one of the early faculty members at Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia.  "Life University has played a large role in my career as a chiropractor and educator," said Dr. Schmidt.  "I appreciate the board of trustees' confidence in me.   I look forward to being at Life again, and to meeting and working with the faculty, staff and students to reach solutions to the barriers we face and to continue the positive impact of Life University."  Dr. Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Upsala College and received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1975. EVERYONE IN THE ICA COMMUNITY WISHES DR. SCHMIDT THE VERY BEST AS HE UNDERTAKES HIS NEW RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

THE JULY 18^th EDITION OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL FEATURES A MAJOR STORY ON PUBLIC ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROVIDER HISTORIES, INCLUDING CRIMINAL AND DISCIPLINARY RECORDS.  In a major story entitled "Has Your Doctor Been Sued?" the world's most influential financial and business periodical delves deeply into a growing public demand for information on physicians.  The article leaves no room for doubt about where the author stands on the importance of full disclosure.  The lead paragraph reads as follows:   "Sexual assault. Drive-by shootings. Fraud.  Though it sounds like the local police blotter, these are offences committed by doctors recently disciplined by the Texas state medical board, and now their patients (and prospective patients) can read about them online."   Directing consumers to a new website, www.questionabledoctors.org, the paper strongly supports the consumer's need to know and the ways and means to find out.  THIS STORY IS NOT ALL GOOD NEWS FOR CHIROPRACTIC, HOWEVER, BECAUSE CHIROPRACTIC CRITIC DR. STEPHEN BARRETT AND HIS QUACKWATCH ARE ALSO CITED.  ICA, on the other hand, has always maintained a zero tolerance for fraudulent activities, sexual misconduct or other breaches of the public trust and continues to urge all chiropractic practitioners to honor the profession with the highest ethical and clinical standards, and to always remain within the professional boundaries established by the laws authorizing the practice of chiropractic.  The world is watching all health professions, but it is clear from the tone and content of this article that medicine is now under the behavioral microscope like never before, and the consumer can only benefit.  ICA'S CODE OF ETHICS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.chiropractic.org.

LIFELONG ICA ACTIVIST, CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATOR AND LEADER ELMER CROWDER, DC, FICA PASSED AWAY EARLIER THIS WEEK.  Dr. Crowder, affectionately known as "Bud" died of cancer on July 15^th and is being remembered in services today and tomorrow in Davenport, Iowa.   Dr. Crowder was a 1947 graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic and was granted the Philosopher of Chiropractic degree in 1961.  He achieved an impressive range of other honors and distinctions, including Distinguished Fellow of the ICA (FICA) in 1967, Fellow in the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic in 1999, and numerous distinguished service awards from the ICA.  He is the only doctor of chiropractic to receive an honorary membership in the Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers.  Dr. Crowder was active in ICA throughout his professional life and made significant contributions to every program on which he worked.  He was one of the original members of ICA's Committee on Definitions and Policies which sought to articulate in detail ICA's definitive stance on the critical issues of chiropractic.  His greatest contributions to chiropractic came through his practice and his years of service at Palmer College as an administrator, teacher and role model for generations of chiropractors.   Dr. Crowder served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, flying 31 missions over Germany.  His courage in service to the nation was recognized with the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.   Dr. Crowder is survived by his wife, Dr. Juanita Nichols Crowder, who graduated in the same class from Palmer, and a daughter, Ann.  Dr. Crowder will be missed by us all, but the example he set and the principles for which he fought all of his life will endure. 

REMEMBER WHEN SUMMER SEMINARS WERE OUT OF FAVOR? NEITHER CAN WE. 

In fact, ICA's seminars continue to attract doctors and staff seeking quality education supported by solid background, experience, and study.  Take a second look at the high acclaimed instructors and sound course content.  Attending one now makes good sense because...

Summer lends itself to relaxed, unhurried attendance where learning comes easy and distractions are fewer.

Complete your continuing-education requirements before the busy fall season competes for your time and attention.

Presenters Robert Braile, D.C., Richard Christie, D.C., Esq., Steve Hoffman, D.C., and Daniel Murphy, D.C. all receive high marks.  (Dr. Murphy was voted No. 1 national postgraduate educator by U.S. chiropractors, a unique distinction.)

Make it a family or staff affair where learning and leisure go hand in hand.  CAs enjoy attending and find the information very applicable to them.

Learn something new.  Whiplash never interested you?  This is NOT just about whiplash.  It IS about Health.  Want to know more about what makes a subluxation-based practice and how that equates with what ICA stands for?  Chiropractic Without a Doubt does that.  Want to know more, or to register?  Call ICA at 1-800-423-4690.

Schedule

July 20-21                     New Era in Whiplash Spinal Trauma pt. 2       Dallas

July 27-28                     New Era in Whiplash Spinal Trauma pt. 1       Harrisburg

Aug. 3-4                       Chiropractic Without a Doubt                          Pittsburgh

Aug. 17-18                    Chiropractic Without a Doubt                          Philadelphia

Aug. 17-18                    New Era in Whiplash Spinal Trauma pt.1        Reno

Aug. 24-25                    New Era in Whiplash Spinal Trauma pt.2        Austin

NEW FROM ICA, PEDIATRIC FORMS ON CD-ROM:

ICA has a brand-new product that will save you time and money.  Developed by Peter Fysh, D.C., F.I.C.C.P., author of the just completed textbook, "Chiropractic Care for the Pediatric Patient," it's a CD-ROM CONTAINING 29 PEDIATRIC OFFICE FORMS. Dr. Peter Fysh is one of the foremost authorities on the subject of chiropractic pediatrics with a busy family practice in Sunnyvale, California.  The forms he has developed will help you record your findings upon clinical exam of pediatric patients and help ensure that a complete patient history is taken for both pediatric patients and pregnant women.  Aside from new-patient and patient history forms, you will also receive charts to record developmental milestones; growth charts for children ages 2-20 years of age with stature-for-age and weight-for-age percentiles; pediatric auto accident forms; physical and neurological exam findings for newborns to school-age children, and much more.  With this CD you can print the forms over and over again from your own computer-saving you money!  ICA Members $139; Non-Members $159.  Call ICA at 1-800-423-4690 or 703-528-5000 to order.  (Your computer must have Windows 98 version or higher in order for the CD-ROM to work.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. PAT GAYMAN AND THE ICA PRACTICE MASTERY COMMITTEE on their first edition of the Proven Strategies for Practice Success, a new e-newsletter that has just been released this week through the ICA broadcast services.  Dr. Gayman and the Committee worked very had and this added feature is dedicated to helping both new and existing chiropractors with resource information on successful practice growth with advice and suggestions from a team of principled, successful chiropractic leaders.   YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS VALUABLE MEMBER SERVICE ON THE MAIN PAGE OF ICA'S WEBSITE AT www.chiropractic.org. 

DATES TO REMEMBER:  "Chiropractic, Pediatrics and Pregnancy", with Pediatrics Diplomate Dr. Lora Tanis, September 7-8, Cleveland, Ohio; 11^th Annual Conference on Chiropractic Pediatrics, New Orleans, LA, November 22-24, 2002; Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (CCST) program kickoff, January 18-19, 2003, with Dr. Dan Murphy, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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