What’s changing at NBCE, why it’s changing, and how it impacts students and the profession.

In this episode of the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Seminars Podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison is joined by Dr. Jason Jaeger and Dr. Joe Ferrantelli for a timely discussion on major updates to NBCE testing, especially changes to the Part IV examination, and what these changes may mean for chiropractic students, new graduates, educators, and the profession at large.

Dr. Jaeger (NBCE leadership; state regulatory board experience; ICA and WFC involvement) explains the “why” behind modernization efforts—covering centralized testing, exam integrity, improved reliability, and how increased testing availability can help graduates enter practice sooner.

• Why NBCE is moving toward centralized Part IV testing
• Part IV updates: format changes, improved grading consistency, and a more real-world clinical feel
• Student impact: more frequent testing opportunities and potentially shorter delays to licensure
• The role of boards: public protection, competency assessment, and stakeholder input
• Professional Cooperation: reducing noise and focusing on constructive progress
• Research spotlight: a new CBP paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine comparing first-episode acute low back pain patients to matched controls using sophisticated sagittal plane analysis

• Dr. Deed Harrison
• Dr. Jason Jaeger
• Dr. Joe Ferrantelli

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Well all of you asked for research, you got it! Join Drs. Deed, Joe & Fred as we review another research project and its implications for chiropractic practice. This podcast is thoracic focused, enjoy!

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In this episode, Drs. Deed, Fred and Joe discuss highlights from this weekend's CBP Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.