FCER Conference on Chiropractic Research

Anna K. Allen, RN, MSN, CLNC

In her current position of Professional Relations Representative at NCMIC Group, Ms. Allen is often called upon to share the latest information in areas such as informed consent, risk management, AIDS, and professional boundaries. She currently is an adjunct instructor for the continuing education departments of National University of Health Sciences, New York Chiropractic College, and D’Youville. As a representative of NCMIC, attendees are guaranteed to gain information that is not only useful but also responsible and up to date.

Kim D. Christensen, D.C., DACRB, CCSP, CSCS

As the producer of the popular Outcomes Assessment CD-ROMs, Dr. Christensen is a clear authority within chiropractic on the various issues clinical practitioners face when choosing, applying, and interpreting results. As Director of Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Wellness Services at PeaceHealth Hospital in Washington state, Dr. Christensen is also able to discuss the uses of outcome measures in integrative settings and as justification for treatment.

Charles R. Herring, D.C.

Dr. Herring has served as a Louisiana State Representative, has been appointed by the governor to several committees and councils examining Louisiana health plans as well as the workers’ compensation program (developing utilization review guidelines and pre-certification requirements), and is currently practicing in a multidisciplinary practice (Louisiana Spine and Sorts Medicine). Dr. Herring is the President of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants and works as a consultant to numerous insurance companies. Dr. Herring has a unique perspective on communicating with insurers and other health care providers.

George B. McClelland, D.C.

Serving on the Executive Committee (as chairman of the Bylaws Committee) for the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) enables Dr. McClelland to discuss the purpose, direction, and status of the CCGPP process from its inception to the present. Dr. McClelland has served in numerous positions of professional prominence, including Chairman of the Board of Governors for the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), President of the Virginia Chiropractic Association, and President of FCER. His belief in the importance of research for the future of the chiropractic profession—and his commitment to seeing that research is conducted—prompted the ACA to rename its Researcher of the Year Award in his honor.

William E. Morgan, D.C.

The list of Dr. Morgan's current positions is extensive—but the most notable include Clinical Department Head of the Chiropractic Clinic at the National Naval Medical Center, The Chiropractor to the United States Congress and Supreme Court, and Chiropractic Consultant to the United States Capitol.

Ronald J. Shope, Ph.D.

Dr. Shope is currently an Associate Research Professor at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He teaches both distance and face-to-face classes in research and is a research associate in the Office of Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He also is Professor of Communication and Research and is the Director of Assessment and Institutional Research at Grace University in Omaha. In addition he is a research associate in the Office of Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Dr. Shope specializes in Grounded Theory and Case Study designs and has worked on mixed methods research projects. He has co authored the instructor’s manual for a research text written by John Creswell and has co-authored conference papers dealing with technology in teacher education and mixed methods research in mass communication.

Susan A. McClelland

As office manager for a busy chiropractic practice, Mrs. McClelland has gathered information from her own lessons learned on the complexities that surround office coding and developed respect within the profession as an instructor for improved coding accuracy in practice. She currently serves as an Advisor to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Coding and Reimbursement Committee. Her work for the profession has earned her awards from both the Virginia Chiropractic Association and the ACA.

John J. Triano, D.C., Ph.D., FCCS(C)

Dr. Triano’s accomplishments are well-known within chiropractic, indeed he has garnered esteem in the broader health care arena for his diligent work in research on behalf of all patients. Though his current positions include research professorships at the University of Texas at Arlington, and Director of the Chiropractic Division and Co-Director of Conservative Care at the Texas Back Institute, in the fall of 2006 he will assume the position of Associate Dean of Research at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and be collaborating with clinicians and scientists at the McMaster University. His skills in teaching are requested worldwide when information on chiropractic, research, and integrative care are needed.