By Jonathan Free, DC As an institution that serves more than 9 million veterans nationwide, the Veterans Health Administration provides a unique environment for patient care with both the patient and provider experience being quite distinct when compared to other...
ACA VA Chiropractic Residencies
Introducing the 2019-2020 VA Chiropractic Residents
A new cohort of residents has joined the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system’s Chiropractic Residency Program this fall. Several chiropractors participating in the program will continue ACA’s blog series on the residencies over the next year, sharing their experiences and...
Parting Thoughts from the 2018-2019 VA Chiropractic Residency Bloggers
For the past year, Drs. Vivian Ly, Danielle Aslan and Jamie Zeman (pictured, top to bottom) have shared insights and experiences from their chiropractic residencies in the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system. This summer, all three are moving on to the next chapter...
My VA Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
By Jamie Zeman, DC “As our understanding of pain within the biopsychosocial model has increased, behavioral interventions for chronic [low back pain] have become commonplace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has accumulated a sufficient evidence base to justify a “Strong for”...
Opening the Door to Integrated Health Care: A Chiropractic Internship Spotlight
By Sienna Shoup While preparing for graduation, many chiropractic students are carefully considering the next steps in their career. No matter your goals, clinical experience is the key to finding a great job, according to Logan University student Kaelyn Mead....
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques as a Treatment for Healthcare Provider Burnout
By Danielle Aslan, DC Burnout syndrome was defined by Maslach and Jackson in 1981 as a three-dimensional syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism and inefficiency.1,2 They described burnout as the opposite to engagement, which is defined as energy, involvement and efficacy.2 One...
Frequently Asked Questions About the VA Chiropractic Residency
By Vivian Ly I often receive questions about the VA chiropractic residency. Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers based on my experience as a resident at VA Connecticut Healthcare System, six months into the program. Can you...
Know Thyself: Questions for Those Considering a VA Residency
By Jamie Zeman, DC I am often asked by other providers and veterans why I chose to continue my clinical and professional chiropractic education within the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. As the largest healthcare system in the U.S., opportunities...
VA’s Whole Health Model Signals Future of Chronic Pain Treatment
By Danielle Aslan, DC Chronic pain is the No. 1 cause of American adults seeking integrated care in this country. In 2016, an estimated 20.4 percent of U.S. adults (50 million) had chronic pain and 8 percent of U.S. adults...
Battlefield Acupuncture: A Non-pharmaceutical Pain Reduction Option
By Vivian Ly, DC As a part of my chiropractic residency, I have been exposed to different treatment options for veterans with acute and chronic pain. These include, but are not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmaceutical drugs, interventional pain...
