What It Takes to Become a Chiropractor: Lilly Hammitt Explains

🎓 From Classroom to Clinic: What Every Chiropractic Student Should KnowIn this episode of The PTCH Podcast, Dr. Jason Young and Dr. Kathy Lynch sit down with new chiropractic graduate Dr. Lilly Hammitt to unpack what it's really like to go from student to doctor. Fresh out of the University of Western States, Lilly shares her candid experiences of chiropractic school, what she wishes she knew before graduating, and how it feels stepping into the real world of patient care.Together, they explore the challenges of chiropractic education, the importance of mentorship, and the all-too-real issue of burnout in healthcare. Whether you’re a current student, new grad, or just curious about what it takes to become a chiropractor or physical therapist, this conversation is filled with practical advice, relatable stories, and more than a few laughs.🔥 Sound Bites:“Are you brave or just bad at HR?”“You can’t practice on an island.”“There is a light at the end of the tunnel.”💡 Topics Covered:The surprising reality of transitioning into practiceClinical lessons you can’t learn in schoolNavigating burnout and building resilienceWhy mentorship matters more than GPAReal advice for students entering chiropractic or PT🎯 Chapters00:00 Introduction02:57 The Journey into Chiropractic School05:48 Challenges in Chiropractic Education08:47 Transitioning from School to Practice11:57 Real-World Patient Care14:37 Advice for Students & New Grads17:37 Burnout in Healthcare20:30 Final Thoughts & Resources🧠 Get the health info you didn’t know you needed. Laugh while you learn—only on The PTCH Podcast.