Toronto, ON, March 2026 – Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is pleased to announce that its Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP) has been granted continued accreditation in the US for a full eight-year term by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), marking the beginning of a new accreditation cycle through 2033.
The decision follows a comprehensive site visit conducted in September 2025, and a status review meeting held in early January 2026. After reviewing the self-study, update report, site team findings, and CMCC’s responses, the Council determined that the program meets all CCE Accreditation Standards across mission and planning, ethics and integrity, administration, resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum and outcomes assessment, research and scholarship, service, and distance education. The Council also reviewed CMCC’s enrollment and admissions data in accordance with US Department of Education requirements and confirmed that no further action was required.
Commendations
The site team commended CMCC for its exemplary culture of caring and student support, highlighting the institution’s proactive and individualized approach to student welfare and success. In addition, the team recognized CMCC’s strong commitment to research and scholarship, citing the cultivation of an exemplary research culture among faculty and students. The program’s scholarly output is intentionally mapped to curricular content, supported by active engagement in grantsmanship, and strengthened by meaningful material and mentorship support for research initiatives.
“This eight-year accreditation decision reflects the strength of our academic program and the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus, President of CMCC. “We are especially proud that the site team recognized both our culture of caring and our deeply embedded research culturtwo defining features that ensure our graduates are not only clinically excellent, but also evidence-informed and prepared to lead in advancing musculoskeletal health.”
CMCC’s next scheduled accreditation activities include submission of a Program Enrollment & Admissions Report in December 2026, a Program Characteristics Report in fall 2027, and an interim site visit in fall 2029.
In 2022, CMCC became the first Doctor of Chiropractic program accredited by two different Council on Chiropractic Education organizations, allowing CMCC students to become eligible to apply for licensure anywhere in North America.
Accreditation Statement
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at CMCC is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 – 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443 8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
About CMCC
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is an academic institution recognized for developing leaders in musculoskeletal care who are integral, collaborative partners in healthcare. With graduates practicing in 52 countries and faculty who are leaders in their fields, CMCC is committed to advancing world-class chiropractic and related healthcare education, research, and patient care.
CMCC offers a four-year program leading to a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, delivered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities through 2030. CMCC is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada (CCEC) of the Federation of Canadian Chiropractic (FCC), 5657 Spring Garden Road, Suite 502, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4, Phone: (902) 406 4351, Website: https://chirofed.ca.
Spearheaded by the McMorland Family Research Chair in Mechanobiology, CMCC researchers contribute to advancing the understanding and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. A not-for-profit, charitable organization, CMCC receives no direct government funding and relies on tuition, donations, auxiliary revenue, and special events for support.
For more information about CMCC and its accredited Doctor of Chiropractic Program, visit www.cmcc.ca.
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Media Contact
Shannon Clark
Manager, Communications
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
communications@cmcc.ca
