Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

About Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

... members of the health care team; be recognized for excellence in chiropractic education, clinical practice and research; be a valued and active participant in government, academic, health care and industry initiatives; and have a culture that instills feelings of pride and belonging.”

Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location

The College is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a world leader in chiropractic education and research in health, neurophysiology, prevention and pain treatment methods. Some of its research facilities include: Rehabilitation Clinic, Biological Sciences Laboratory for Applied Immunology and Histochemistry, Stability Modeling and Tissue Properties Laboratory, Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory, Offices in the Graduate Studies Area, and Collaborative Facilities. The Health Sciences Library has archives database, online catalogue, and online research. The Supply Centre and Bookstore is one of the largest suppliers of chiropractic and rehabilitation products in Canada. In addition to their Campus Clinics, CMCC has many external clinics that give patient care. They include: CMCC Campus Walk-in Clinic, Bronte Harbour Chiropractic Clinic, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Muki Baum Adult’s Centre, Muki Baum Children’s Centre, Sherbourne Health Centre, South Riverdale Community Health Centre, St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital, and St. Michael’s Hospital.

Student Services and Student Life

The College offers the following student services: Student membership and my CMCC; Financial Assistance; Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries, Advice and Counselling, Health Services, Parking and Housing, Employment and Practice Opportunities, and Graduate Student Services.

There are two main student organizations in campus: the Students’ Council and the SCCA – Students Canadian Chiropractic Association. The Students’ Council represents the students in two ways: first, by acting as the voice of the students, faculty and administration, and as a coordinator of athletic and social programs and clubs. The Council plans many activities for students, such as trip to Niagara Falls, Annual Balmy Beach Bash, and Centre Island Boat Cruise. Other annual activities include athletic tournaments, barbeques, and other gatherings. The SCCA, or Students Canadian Chiropractic Association is the political and professional informer of the students. They give more information regarding the professional aspects of chiropractic, including licensing and registration, government funding changes, seminars, and inter-professional collaborations.

Academic Programs

Students who are planning to pursue studies at the College will undergo four years of comprehensive and rigorous training that will lead to a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The curriculum is dedicated to a series of anatomical regions which are taught through combined lecture, labs, case studies, and clinical internship.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The College offers scholarships to students. They include: Admission Awards, CMCC Aboriginal, Inuit, and Metis Student Scholarship, CMCC World Olympian Scholarship, Entrance Scholarships, R. Lloyd Pennington Memorial Award, and Don Augustin Tanco Memorial Award.