CalChiro Seaside Symposium 2026: Chiropractic & QME
March 20 & 21, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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CalChiro candidates achieve a 90% QME exam pass rate, surpassing the 69% pass rate for the 2025 QME exam cycle!
Your Next Career Move Starts Here
Attention MDs, DOs, and DCs:
The clock is ticking—don’t miss your chance to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or knock out your reappointment hours in March 2026!
Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside, March 20 & 21, 2026, for a powerful weekend that could change your career trajectory.
Not only will you be taking the next step toward becoming a QME, but you’ll also earn 13 hours in-person + 12 hours online of general CE—all of which count toward your chiropractic license renewal.
One weekend. One course. Two career wins.
*Non-DC Registration: Contact CalChiro at 916.648.2727!
Important Information for Reappointment Attendees—Please Read Carefully:
§55. Reappointment: Continuing Education Programs For Applications Received Before April 1, 2026
A QME shall complete within the previous 24 months of his or her term of appointment 12 hours of continuing education in disability evaluation or workers’ compensation related medical dispute evaluation given by a provider accredited by the Administrative Director. This section shall apply to applications for reappointment received before April 1, 2026.
§55.1. Reappointment: Continuing Education Programs
A QME shall complete within the previous 24 months of his, her or their term of appointment 16 hours of continuing education in disability evaluation, or workers’ compensation related medical dispute evaluation, or other workers’ compensation related topics approved by the Administrative Director, given by a provider accredited by the Administrative Director. This section shall apply to applications for reappointment received on or after April 1, 2026.
Learn more here.
DWC QME Process: The application and registration packet for the QME exam can be downloaded from the DWC website. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC, the Division) will administer the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Competency Examination from April 11th through April 17th 2026. The exam will be given via computer at Pearson VUE Testing Centers. Applicants may also contact the Medical Unit at 510-286-3700 to request an application via U.S. mail, email, or fax.
Physicians who want to take the April 2026 QME exam must submit a completed application for appointment as Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME Form 100), the registration packet and the required $125 exam fee to the DWC and postmarked
no later than February 25th, 2026.
The test sites will be announced on the Registration Notices.
Under guidelines established by the Division of Workers’ Compensation for Continuing Education (CE), this program has been authorized for 25 total hours of CE. This course includes 9 hours of Certification in California Workers Compensation Evaluation, and 16 hours of disability evaluation report-writing, including 2 hours of anti-bias training and 2 hours of case law review. This combination of courses meets the requirements of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), in accordance with Labor Code section 139.2(d) (3) and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, section 55, 11 (4) and 14.
Seaside Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
Only two blocks from the beach, SS26 will be hosted at the beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside.
Reserve Your Room Now at Special Rates
Book your hotel stay at the group rate available through Friday, February 27!
Phone: Call the Reservations Department directly at (831) 393-1115 and mention group name “CalChiro Group Attendee.”
William Davis Esq.
Hanna Brophy
Daniel Hegwer Esq.
Hegwer Law
Moses Jacob DC, FCCA, QME
Novato Chiropractic
Paul Marsh DC, QME
Arrowhead Evaluation Services, Inc.
Wayne Whalen DC, FCCA, QME
Whalen Chiropractic
