National University of Health Sciences

National University of Health Sciences is the nation’s premier institution for health science education, offering you unparalleled preparation in expanding health care professions such as chiropractic, naturopathic, and oriental medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, biomedical science, and more.

As the leader in chiropractic education since 1906, National is renowned for academic excellence, an outstanding faculty, and innovative educational leadership.

The University was founded by John Fitz Alan Howard, D.C., in 1906 in Davenport, Iowa, as the National School of Chiropractic. It moved to Chicago in 1908 to access a more rigorously scientific academic culture. National’s first home was at 1732 W. Congress St., across from the Presbyterian Hospital, where it was chartered and incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Enrollment increased, and National moved to larger quarters when it purchased a five-story stone and brick building at 20 N. Ashland Blvd. Its name was then legally changed to The National College of Chiropractic. The Chicago General Health Service clinic was established in 1927 in connection with the College. In 1963, The National College of Chiropractic moved to 20 acres of farmland in suburban Lombard, Illinois, where it was later discovered this had once been the site of the sanitarium of Dr. George E. Boffenmeyer. Dr. Boffenmeyer espoused the principles of hydrotherapeutics, fasting and massage, uncannily close to the prechiropractic clinical interests of John Fitz Allan Howard.

The chiropractic college started evolving into a university concept between 1993 and September 2000, when it officially became known as National University of Health Sciences. National now operates teaching clinics and other opportunities for its students: the Student Clinic, National University Health Center, Chicago General Health Service, and two Salvation Army Clinics. Some interns participate in learning rotations at Midwest Regional Medical Center and/or community-based internships or preceptorships.

Courses Offered

• Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (D.C.)
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.)
• Master of Science in Acupuncture (M.S. Ac.)
• Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Massage Therapy Programs
• Certification of Chiropractic Assistants
• Prerequisite Program
• Master’s Degrees in Diagnostic Imaging or Advanced Clinical Practice and Residency Programs
• Postprofessional and Continuing Education courses

Colleges

• Colleges at National
• College of Professional Studies
• College of Allied Health Sciences
• Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education

Contact Details
National University of Health Sciences
200 East Roosevelt Road,
Lombard, Illinois 60148
1-800-826-6285
Official Website: http://www.nuhs.edu/