Watch this site for up coming changes in re-certification

The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists will be releasing changes in the voluntary re-certification process.  Members will be notified in October or November, 2010 of the changes. This is a comprehensive change that will give the orthopedic Diplomate the opportunity to demonstrate their continued quest for evidence based knowledge to better care for patients.

Orthopedic Specialty Board Certification Examination

The next Academy orthopedic specialty board certification examination is scheduled to occur October 16, 2010 on the campus of Northwestern Health Sciences University (www.nwhealth.edu) in Bloomington, Minnesota. Please visit the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACO) web site Candidates Section on the home page for additional information on orthopedic specialty board certification examination leading to diplomate status.

To secure a position in the Academy diplomate examination, send a letter of intent to the Academy office by July 16,  2010 (90 days before the exam), stating your intent, the date and location of the examination you wish to take and include all contact information: name, postal address, phone number and e-mail address. You will then be send a packet of information detailing the requirements, and forms to assist you in obtaining the required documentation (application form, transcripts, license information).

Upon receipt of your application and your check for one-half of the examination fee ($350 USD) your place in the exam will be secured. Final payment and all required documentation must be received at the Academy office by September 1, 2010 (45 days before the exam date).

July16,  2010 DEADLINE - Letter of intent to secure a position for the Academy Diplomate orthopedic board certification examination must be received at the Academy office.

September 1, 2010 DEADLINE - Final payment and all required documentation must be received at the Academy office.

 October 16, 2010 - Academy DACO Examination date.

For more information please contact the Academy office.

2011 Diplomate examination will be held at Palmer College of Chiroprctic FALL 2011.  Watch this site for updates.

CONGRESS OF DIPLOMATES MEETING - APRIL 30, 2011

The Congress of Diplomates will meet April 30, 2011 at the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) symposium in Las Vegas, NV.

There will be a presentation of papers by orthopedic Diplomates.  Diplomates are invited by this notice to present. These are 10-15 minutes presentations of cases or research work. The Academy would like to offer the specialty this opportunity to present interesting cases or discuss research projects with other Diplomates. Contact Dr. Jerry Wildenauer at (aco@dcorthoacademy.com) to reserve your spot. This has always been well received by the conference attendees. Don't wait, contact the Academy.

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU)

Master of Science in Clinical Orthopedics

In conjunction with the Academy Steering Committee and Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), the official name of the proposed advanced degree will be Master of Science in Clinical Orthopedics.  The 2010 project,  Master of Science: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was used as the working title of this advanced degree.

NWHSU is preparing a submission requesting approval for this advanced degree from its regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  Anticipation is to offer this MS in Clinical Orthopedics beginning in 2011.

Please visit the new Personal bio-page for Academy members!

Members will be able to put information on the members page about their practices as well as a link to their personal office website.  This will be a benefit for patients to find a chiropractic orthopedist near them or for a referring doctor to find a doctor in a specific location.

The Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
ATTN: Executive Director
Jerrold R Wildenauer DC, FACO
1859 Warrior Drive
Mendota Heights, MN  55118

TEL: 612-454-1472
FAX: 651-846-5590
E-mail: aco@dcorthoacademy.com