Blair Chiropractic Membership Association 

Pre and Post Graduate Residency Program Host Office: 

Program Overview, Policies, Procedures & Downloadable Application

Program Administered by the Blair Chiropractic Membership Association

Thank you for your interest in the Blair Chiropractic Membership Association Residency Program for pre-graduate and post- graduate chiropractic students and doctors.  Please review the following materials carefully. If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the necessary forms and forward the required information to Traci at admin@blairchiropractic.com 

Once BCMA receives all necessary materials, and the application for the Residency Program is processed and approved, the Resident Host Doctor will receive an approval letter outlining the terms of their acceptance in the program. This application processing time typically takes 4- 6 weeks.

Current Doctors of Chiropractic Seeking to Become Resident Hosts 

Current Doctors of Chiropractic who desire to become a Resident Host for students/interns currently in chiropractic school should apply with the BCMA as well as the chiropractic college that student is attending. Residents who are already graduated, must be either licensed in the state in which they will be practicing or enrolled in a post-ceptorship program with a chiropractic college.

Please note that each time a new resident joins your practice, updated information regarding proof of licensure and malpractice insurance must be provided and a $250 fee paid. Resident host fees support a scholarship that is awarded annually by the BCMA.  Prior to completing the application, please carefully review the section entitled, Requirements for Resident Host Doctors to ensure your eligibility. 

Program Overview

This program is open to students within their last year of chiropractic school, recent graduates or experienced doctors new to the Blair Technique looking to enhance their clinical skills.  It is designed to allow these practitioners the opportunity to learn the Blair Technique from an experienced practicing member of the BCMA, honing their adjusting, case and practice management and marketing skills. For the Resident Host Doctor, the program offers the opportunity to assist in the development of and be reinvigorated by the enthusiasm and excitement of a new chiropractor.

* Some residents will be participating in an Internship/preceptorship with their college and still need to attain a certain quantity of required adjustments, examinations and/or physiotherapy requirements toward graduation. It is important to know whether this is the case or not when working with a resident to ensure the opportunities needed are provided.

Professional Liability 

Students registered in a pre-graduate program through a chiropractic college are covered under the College’s master professional liability policy. This coverage extends to the resident host in those cases and situations in which the resident has had a role in the evaluation or care of any patient as long as both the resident and host are both actively participating in the pre-graduate “preceptorship” program. If a resident is post-graduate, they need to be licensed through the state and carry a policy at the minimum level of what their host doctor’s policy or be enrolled in a post-ceptor program through their chiropractic college. 

Fees and Resident Compensation

Fees: The resident host will be charged $250 per resident that he/she takes on to cover administration fees and help fund the residency scholarship program. (First resident is included in the initial $250 host office application fee) 

Working Hours/Pay

The BCMA requires that residents who are licensed chiropractors are paid a living wage. The recommended calculator for minimum salary is either 1.5-2x minimum wage OR 60% of the median household income of your county.   (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045222) 

Residents are expected to work 30-50 hours per week including clinic and marketing hours.

Students enrolled in a preceptor program cannot be paid and must follow all rules and regulations in regards to their preceptor program. 

Resident Performance Review

At the end of the residency, both the resident and host are required to submit a “Resident Performance Review” document to the BCMA. 

Requirements for Resident Hosts

The following are requirements for current Doctors of Chiropractic who would like to become Resident Hosts in our Residency Program:

1. The resident host is required to have been in active practice for a minimum of three (3) years.
2. A copy of your current year’s chiropractic license renewal document must be filed with the BCMA.
3. The BCMA must have verification of professional liability coverage and general liability coverage at the resident host related office location. Professional liability insurance in at least the amount of $100,000/$300,000 is required.
4. Completion of all forms and declarations included in this packet (i.e. Qualifications as a Resident Host, Doctor/resident Agreement, etc.). 
5. For residents who are participating in a college sponsored pre or post-ceptorship program, the resident and resident host doctor agree to fulfill all graduation requirements for their program as well as all necessary paperwork with the college.
6. The office must be of professional standard and appearance.
7. The office shall enjoy a patient load that is sufficiently large enough to afford the resident many opportunities to learn and expand his/her knowledge – at least 50 patient visits per week.
8. The doctor providing mentorship to the resident must be at minimum Certified Level 1 Blair Proficient and practicing Blair as the primary adjusting technique on 80%+ of their clients.
9. The office must utilize CBCT or X-ray (either in-house or outsourced) for analysis and listings.
10. The office must utilize the Blair technique for assessment of the need for an adjustment – Titron analysis, leg checks, prills and/or other objective measures approved by the Blair Technique Standards of Care.
11. The office shall utilize standard professional procedures as defined by law or local practice in the absence of a law.

Application Checklist for Resident (Resident Host)

All materials listed on this checklist must be included in the submitted application packet. Please keep copies of all materials for your own records. It is your responsibility to double-check this list to ensure that all requested documentation is submitted with your application. 

Resident Host is to provide the following:

•  Application as a Resident Host Form – Please complete here: https://forms.gle/KxRDV3v3V6kGNrKr6 
• Resident Host – BCMA Agreement (A Docusign will come to you within 48 business hours)
• To be submitted via email to admin@blairchiropractic.com:
  • Copy of Resident Host’s license (current renewal)
  • Copy of Resident Host’s professional liability insurance
• To be invoiced:
  $250 fee per resident joining the practice (Which will be sent via an invoice from admin@blairchiropractic.com – First resident is included in the initial $250 host office application fee)