CalChiro Fellows Program
Class of 2024 Fellows
Dennis Barker
DC, FCCA
Anita Haque
DC, FCCA
Grace Lau
DC, FCCA
Robert Martines
DC, FCCA
Chuck Plante
DC, FCCA
Scott Swanson
DC, FCCA
Kevin Wong
DC, FCCA
CalChiro Fellows Program
A candidate achieving recognition shall be designated a “Fellow of CalChiro” (FCCA). The program serves to recognize excellence in chiropractic practice in all settings, and to grant recognition and to promote public awareness of chiropractors who have distinguished themselves within CalChiro.
Past CalChiro Fellows Classes:
David A Benevento DC, FCCA (2020)
Dennis Buckley DC, FCCA, FICA (2021)
Tracy Cole DC, FCCA (2022)
Kevin Cressey Dc, FCCA (2022)
R. Lloyd Friesen DC, FCCA (2020)
Tim Gooing DC, FCCA (2023)
Ben Griffes DC, FCCA (2023)
Leslie Hewitt BA, DC, FCCA (2021)
Moses J. Jacob DC, FCCA (2020)
Brian A Stenzler DC, FCCA (2020)
Bradley J. Sullivan DC, FCCA (2020)
Wayne Whalen DC, FCCA (2022)
Kenneth P. Winer DC, FCCA (2020)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Application
Current practitioner member in good standing with continuous membership in CalChiro for at least ten (10) years, and
At least ten (10) years of professional service to chiropractic practice. For the purposes of this program, the ten year period starts from the time of licensure. It must be met prior to the application deadline; and
A record of outstanding service to the profession through contribution to CalChiro.
Additional Eligibility Requirements for Application
In addition to the minimum eligibility requirements, there are other criteria that determine eligibility for Fellowship. These are not mutually exclusive of the above minimum criteria. Candidates are accepted for Fellowship based upon demonstration of meeting the minimum eligibility requirements and a combination of the following additional criteria. Successful candidates will have demonstrated achievement in at least three of these criteria:
Demonstration of sustained commitment or contributions to excellence in chiropractic practice (mandatory). In fulfilling this criterion, it is expected that the level of demonstrated contribution reflects commitment and excellence in chiropractic practice. The candidate must provide sufficient documentation that a level of excellence has been achieved through sustained contributions to the advancement of chiropractic practice. The following may be submitted as evidence that the candidate has a record of contributions to excellence in chiropractic practice:
- Development, implementation, or enhancement of systems or programs that resulted in an improved level of practice; or
- Conceptualization of new or improved practice methods and models; or
- Examples of sustained achievement in providing patient care services; or
- Research that made a positive impact on chiropractic practice.
Since it is recognized that these factors are not the exclusive basis upon which to determine excellence, other evidence that addresses this criterion will be considered.
Contribution to the total body of knowledge in chiropractic practice (optional). The following may be submitted as evidence that the candidate has a record of contributing to the total body of knowledge in chiropractic practice:
- Publication of scientific or professional papers on relevant topics of chiropractic in refereed journals (coauthor is acceptable); or
- Publication of a textbook or several chapters in a textbook(s) on some relevant aspect of chiropractic.
Involvement in and commitment to educating practitioners and others (mandatory). Each candidate must be actively involved in educational programs. The following may be submitted as evidence that the candidate has met the criteria:
- Making presentations to healthcare practitioners at national, regional or state educational conferences; or
- Precepting students; or
- Mentoring staff; or
- Educating the public.
Demonstration of active involvement and leadership in CalChiro (mandatory). Candidate must support the profession as evidenced by a record of consistent and active involvement and leadership in CalChiro. Some examples of activities in which a candidate may have participated are as follows:
- Served as an elected official of CalChiro; or
- Served as an elected CalChiro delegate or appointed member of a CalChiro committee, task force, or ad hoc group; or
- Served as a sustained volunteer leader in other significant CalChiro activities and programs; or
- Served as an elected official within CalChiro district affiliates.