Suhyun An Talks About Future Skills Chiropractic Students Need to Learn Now

In this episode, Suhyun An shares the essential future skills every chiropractic student should start mastering today, from integrative care and regenerative medicine to digital tools, business savvy, and empathetic communication. Discover how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape and build a successful, patient-centered chiropractic career.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
As someone who has spent years in chiropractic care and
regenerative medicine, I've witnessed firsthand how our field is evolving.
Chiropractic isn't just about adjustments any more. The future demands
that we as health care professionals, expand our mindset, sharpen
our skills, and prepare for a world that's moving fast technologically, scientifically,

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and interpersonally. If you're a chiropractic student right now, I
want you to know this. The foundation you're building is critical,
but it's only the beginning to truly thrive in the
years ahead. Here are some essential future skills you should
be developing starting to day one. Integrative thinking. In the past,
chiropractors often worked in silos. Today that's no longer effective.

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Patients are demanding a more holistic approach, and that means
being open to integrating with other medical disciplines. Learn to
collaborate with physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and regenerative medicine specialists.
Understand how nutrition, exercise science, and mental health play into
spinal and musculoskeletal wellness. Think beyond the adjustment two regenerative

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medicine knowledge. This is close to my heart. Regenerative medicine
is revolutionizing how we think about healing. Stem cell therapy,
platelet rich plasma PRP, and other biologics are providing promising
alternatives to surgery for many musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractic students should

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begin learning about these options, understanding the science behind them,
and recognizing where they can ethically and effectively be incorporated
into patient care. Even if you don't plan to offer
these treatments yourself, being educated on them will set you
apart as a modern informed clinician. Three Digital competence telehealth,

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digital posture analysis tools, wearable health devices. These aren't fringe
technologies anymore. They are becoming central to how we serve patients.
Chiropractic students need to become comfortable with technology, learn how
to use data to track patient progress, adopt digital tools
to enhance diagnostics, and understand hippocompliant telehealth platforms. The chiropractors

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who thrive tomorrow will be those who embrace digital transformation today.
Four Business and marketing acumen. Let's be honest. Clinical skill
alone doesn't guarantee a successful practice. I always encourage young
chiropractors to learn about business operations, financial planning, and marketing.
Understand how to create patient centered content, utilize SEO, and

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run effective social media campaigns. Learn how to build a
brand based on trust and education. You may not plan
to be an entrepreneur, but knowing how a practice runs
will make you a more valuable asset wherever you work.
Five Empathy and communication. Finally, and maybe most importantly, double
down on empathy and communication. Patients want to feel heard.

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They're not just a case file or an AMERI I report.
Developing strong interpersonal skills will always be in style, no
matter how advance