Member Benefits
Strengthen Your Practice and Profession Through ABCA
The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) works to preserve, protect, improve and promote the chiropractic profession for the benefit of the patients it serves. ABCA believes that doctors of chiropractic can contribute significantly to public health with their expert musculoskeletal care and their focus on a natural, whole-body approach to enhancing health and wellness. ABCA strives to remove any barriers that prevent patients from accessing the services of chiropractic physicians. Join us. Join ABCA.
In addition to looking out for your interests on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies, ABCA offers members a variety of professional resources that can help you run your practice more efficiently and effectively as well as keep you abreast of news and issues affecting the chiropractic community.
If you own a business that services the chiropractic community, consider pursuing one of three partnership opportunities with ABCA, which is proud to offer its members a wide range of services, discounts and educational opportunities through these valued companies.
How Can We Serve You?
Network & Fellowship
Your ABCA membership gives you the opportunity to network with some of the best minds in the profession. Through a variety of committees and professional events, DCs can…
- Meet DCs from across the country at ABCA events and educational programs
- Communicate with colleagues through ABCA’s social media platforms
- Tackle professional issues through participation on one of ABCA’s many committees
- Students can nuture lifelong friendships and gain valuable information as members of the Student ABCA (SABCA)
Success in Practice
Through a variety of patient, marketing and practice management resources, ABCA can help you implement strategies that are optimal for your practice’s operation and growth, including…
- New patients through Find a Doc, our online membership database
- Information on Medicare and other federal programs open to DCs
Strength in Numbers
When it comes down to who has influence in Washington D.C., it’s a matter of who has the loudest voice (i.e. the biggest membership or constituency). By joining ABCA and helping to increase our membership base, you are raising the chiropractic profession’s decibel level to new heights. Rest assured that in return ABCA is…
- Advocating for pro-chiropractic legislation and policies on Capitol Hill, in the VA and the Dept. of Defense, and at other federal agencies
- Raising chiropractic’s cultural authority by pushing for the appointment of DCs to federal health care panels and other decision-making bodies
- Protecting your right to practice….and your patients’ right to access your services
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We congratulate some of our past recipients!
- 2024 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Magen Henry
- 2024 Student of the Year: Jada Lee
- 2023 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Rashida Cohen
- 2023 Student of the Year: Branden Perkins
- 2022 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Gordon Newell
- 2022 Student of the Year: Teresa Echols
- 2021 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Rodney Williams
- 2021 Student of the Year: Alecia Beckford-Stewart
- 2020 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Dena Turner
- 2020 Student of the Year: Kayla Dozier
- 2019 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Jayson Cannon
- 2019 Student of the Year: Chris Vinson
- 2018 Doctor of the Year: Evoke Chiropractic: Doctors Frank Vaught, Edgar Everett, Xaivier Tipler
- 2018 Student of the Year: Chohnice Daniels
- 2017 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Mignon Sweat
- 2017 Student of the Year: Damion Stevens
- 2016 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Shereffa Clarke
- 2016 Student of the Year: Cepeda Carter
- 2015 Doctor of the Year: Not Awarded
- 2015 Student of the Year: Kevin Kersee
- 2014 Doctor of the Year: Dr. Brandi Childress
- 2014 Student of the Year: Ciara Taborn
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SABCA Forms For Submission
SABCA Club Reports – SABCA Club Reports are due every trimester/quarter during Week 3 of the term. This report will serve as your update to the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) that outlines your Chapter’s roster, activities, and events.
SABCA Elections Notification – SABCA Elections Notifications are due every time your SABCA chapter elects new officers. This report will serve as your update to the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) on your Chapter’s officers.
SABCA Chapter Dues – SABCA Chapter Dues are due annually by February 1.