WFC Draws a Line in the Sand

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) recently passed a historic and overwhelmingly supported resolution at its 18th Biennial Congress in May, marking a pivotal moment for the global chiropractic profession. This resolution mandates the WFC to undertake immediate action against any member associations that breach federation policies, specifically targeting "activities that undermine the reputation of the chiropractic profession".While no specific organization was named, the resolution clearly addresses the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), particularly its practice of offering membership and access to continuing education and online resources to individuals from other countries who haven't graduated from accredited chiropractic programs. The WFC asserts that only duly licensed and registered graduates from accredited programs should use the terms "Chiropractor" and "chiropractic". This stance is critical as activities that misrepresent qualifications or fraudulently portray individuals as qualified chiropractors are deemed a significant risk to public safety and undermine the profession's integrity. The resolution, supported by a large majority of WFC member associations, emphasizes that WFC membership is a privilege requiring adherence to bylaws and standards of conduct. The WFC is expected to apply this resolution to its member associations later this year.