College of Chiropractors Accredited Research Clinics The Research Committee of the College of Chiropractors operates a ‘Research Clinic’ scheme which aims to support practice-based research. In order to qualify for Accredited Research Clinic status, the Research Committee will need to be assured that participating clinics can demonstrate both credibility and commitment to research. Recommendations for recognition require to be approved by the College Council. Those clinics which are currently designated College of Chiropractors Accredited Research Clinics are listed below. The list comprises links to reports/abstracts of each clinic’s most recent research activities which provide an indication of their research interests: Back 2 Health, Petersfield.doc Bank House Clinic, Launceston.doc Cotswold McTimoney Chiropractic, Cheltenham.doc Crewkerne Chiropractic Clinic, Somerset.doc Heale's, Luton.doc IMPACT, Nottingham.doc McTimoney College Clinic, Abingdon.doc Taunton Chiropractic Clinic, Taunton.doc Tinsley House Clinic, Hants.doc Yeovil Chiropractic Clinic, Yeovil.doc Newly accredited clinics (as of 20 January 2010): Hadleigh Chiropractic Clinic Waldegrave Clinic Wansbeck Chiropractic Clinic How to apply In order to be eligible, clinics must demosntrate research credibility and commitment. Research credibility may be demonstrated by one or more of the following: Principal, Partner/s and/or Associate/s registered for a research degree (MPhil or PhD) – registering institution, project title and outline of project to be provided; Current, active participation of Principal, Partner/s and/or Associate/s in a structured research programme, title and outline to be provided; Provision of details of research related articles published by Principal, Partner/s and/or Associate/s; Provision of research related presentations given either by the Principal, Partner/s and/or Associate/s; Research results/reports/papers published on the research area of the College website (this opportunity to demonstrate research credibility is not yet available). Commitment is to be demonstrated by the following: The participating clinics must make themselves available for data provision/collection, etc. for chiropractic undergraduates for a designated period, and either a relevant research paper is to be published in Clinical chiropractic or other equivalent peer-reviewed journal each year, or an update of ongoing research-related activity (see credibility criteria) is to be submitted to the Research Division on an annual basis. Qualifying clinics are allowed to publicise their designation (a letterhead logo and certificate/plaque are provided) which is renewable annually. Accredited Research Clinics have access to a network of researchers and have opportunities to participate in College research forums. To apply for Accredited Research Clinic status, please download, complete (this can be done electronically) and return the Research Clinic Application Form.doc to the College office.