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CMCC, University of Winnipeg forge partnership for new academic pathway

By Canadian Chiropractor staff   

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cmcc-winnphotoMay 16, 2014 — The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto and The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) has signed an articulation agreement, creating a new academic pathway for qualified students to concurrently complete a Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology degree (Honours) and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in seven years, instead of eight. It is the first agreement of its kind in Western Canada.

“We are excited to partner with the University of Winnipeg on this
initiative which expands opportunities for students in Manitoba,” said
CMCC president Dr. Jean Moss. “This articulation agreement will benefit
qualifying students who will be able to meet the requirements for both
degrees while fast tracking their education towards becoming a doctor of
chiropractic.”

Kinesiology students who decide on their career
direction early in their post-secondary education will be able to
seamlessly bridge their foundational degree into a professional degree
in chiropractic.

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“We are deeply committed to creating
collaborative programs that provide our students with laddering
opportunities to earn dual credentials, and today’s partnership with
CMCC offers another relevant choice to our students,” said Dr. Lloyd
Axworthy, president and vice-chancellor, UWinnipeg.

“CMCC and
UWinnipeg are well matched in terms of our vision and goals. This new
pathway provides Manitoba students with the means to further their
education in less time so they can more quickly take an active role in
providing excellent patient care to their communities,” he added.

This
collaboration with CMCC is the beginning of the sharing of expertise
and knowledge that will ensure the two institutions’ reputations
continue to be acknowledged worldwide, said Dr. Neil Besner, provost and
vice-president, academic and international at UWinnipeg. “This first in
Western Canada builds on the robust programming now offered by our
Faculty of Kinesiology.”

“I am delighted that CMCC and UWinnipeg
have forged this important partnership and can see the enormous
potential for students in my home province interested in pursuing a
career in chiropractic. I would have wanted to see this in place when I
was in my early years,” commented Dr. Mark Symchych, CMCC Class of ‘93
and past chair, board of governors.

Acceptance into the CMCC-UWinnipeg Bridging Program will begin in September 2015.


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