FICS STUDENT COMMUNITY
Learn Together.
Connect Globally.
Start Now.
Build your sports chiropractic pathway before graduation through international connections, student clubs, mentoring, scholarships and ICSC learning opportunities.
ONE GLOBAL PROFESSION
Belong before you graduate.
Meet people who can help you understand the pathway from study to sport.WHY JOIN THE STUDENT COMMUNITY?
A Place to Belong Before You Graduate.
The step from chiropractic student to practitioner can feel much clearer when you already have people, knowledge and professional connections around you.
The FICS Student Commission creates opportunities for students who are interested in sports chiropractic. It connects students with a wider international community, helps institutions develop FICS Student Clubs and supports pathways into education, mentoring and sport.
Starting early means you can learn from people outside your university or hometown, understand how sports chiropractors work with athletes and teams, and begin building relationships that can continue into professional practice.
YOUR STUDENT PATHWAY
Four Ways to Start Building Your Future.
You do not need to wait until graduation to begin connecting with sports chiropractic.
Connect
Join the student community and build relationships beyond your university or hometown.
Create
Bring interested students together by starting or growing a FICS Student Club.
Learn
Use study groups, speakers and the final-year ICSC pathway to develop your knowledge.
Progress
Explore mentoring, scholarships and professional connections as graduation approaches.
STUDENT BENEFITS
What Student Involvement Can Open Up.
These opportunities are designed to help students build knowledge, confidence and genuine professional connection.
GLOBAL CONNECTION
Build Your Network
Connect with students and sports chiropractors beyond your usual university network.
STUDENT-LED COMMUNITY
FICS Student Clubs
Create a local community for events, speakers, shared learning and career exploration.
SCHOLARSHIP PATHWAY
Additional Ranking Points
FICS Student Club members receive additional points in the annual student scholarship ranking process.
GUIDANCE & PERSPECTIVE
Mentoring Program
Apply for the April–October program connecting eligible final-year students and recent graduates with experienced practitioners. Placement is not guaranteed.
EDUCATION BENEFIT
20% ICSC Discount
Eligible FICS student members can access the published 20% discount on ICSC certification learning.
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE
FICS Speakers
Student clubs can connect with sports chiropractors who volunteer their time to speak online about their work and expertise.
THE ICSC PATHWAY
Begin Building International Sports Chiropractic Knowledge.
Undergraduate chiropractic students in or entering their final year can begin the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic learning pathway.
FICS can also help groups of students establish an ICSC study group at their educational institution. Contact the Student Commission to discuss local support.
FICS STUDENT CLUBS
Bring the Global Community to Your Campus.
A FICS Student Club gives interested students a place to connect, learn together and explore where sports chiropractic could take them.
- 1Gather interest
Bring together students who want to learn more about sports chiropractic.
- 2Contact the Student Commission
Ask for guidance on establishing a club at your university or college.
- 3Use the starter resources
Plan activities, invite speakers and connect your local group with FICS.
LEARN FROM THE COMMUNITY
Guidance, Opportunity and Real Experience.
Use the pathways that match your stage of study and the support you are looking for.
ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY
Student Scholarships
Explore annual scholarship opportunities, eligibility requirements and the complete application process.
Explore Student ScholarshipsAPRIL–OCTOBER
FICS Mentoring Program
Learn how eligible students and recent graduates are matched with experienced sports chiropractors.
Explore the Mentoring ProgramSTUDENT COMMUNITY VIDEO
See the Student Connection in Action.
Watch the existing FICS student video without leaving this page.
STUDENT RESOURCE LIBRARY
Everything You Need to Take the Next Step.
All nine resources from the published page are retained below and grouped by purpose.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Prepare Your Application
Scholarship Application GuideSTUDENT CLUBS
Build Your Campus Community
Student Club Journey — Spanish Student Club Journey — English Start Your Club Guide Club Benefits & PlannerCAREER & EDUCATION
Explore the Wider Pathway
Sports Chiropractor Journey FICS Speakers List Your Pathway to ICSC Mentee InformationYOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to Build Your Student Community?
Ask the Student Commission about clubs, study groups, resources or the pathway that best fits your stage of study.