Parker College: Press Release
Dr. Eric Russell is Inducted into Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Great Hall of Philosophers
Dr. Eric Russell next to his photo after receiving honor of being included in the Great Hall of Philosophers
November 9, 2009 (Dallas) — Dr. Eric Russell, associate professor in the Department of Chiropractic Sciences at Parker College of Chiropractic, was inducted into Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Great Hall of Philosophers. Dr. Russell’s photo was added to the Palmer College of Chiropractic Great Wall of Philosophers, which includes Dr. B.J Palmer, Dr. James W. Parker, Dr. R.W. Stephenson, Dr. Galen Price, Dr. Fred Barge, Dr. Virgil Strong, and other Palmer luminaries.
“It is very humbling to be mentioned with the greats of chiropractic,” said Dr. Russell. “I love chiropractic philosophy and have a passion for teaching it. I do the best I can to inspire students to keep the flame of chiropractic philosophy burning.”
Dr. Russell graduated from Palmer College in 1996 and now maintains a private practice in Commerce, Texas. He also teaches Chiropractic Philosophy III, Communications, and Gonstead at Parker College. Dr. Russell is also a published author and international speaker.
The Great Hall of Philosophers is a lecture room at Palmer College of Chiropractic that is devoted to honoring Palmer graduates who have contributed to chiropractic philosophy. The photo of Dr. Jim Parker, founder of Parker College of Chiropractic, is exactly two rows above Dr. Russell’s photo. “That in itself is a huge honor,” said Dr. Russell.
Dr. Russell lectures to his students during his classes at Parker College about finding their passion. “I always think about teaching, speaking, and writing on chiropractic philosophy,” said Dr. Russell. “That is why I jumped at the opportunity to teach at Parker College and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be at such a wonderful chiropractic college with its amazing faculty, administration, staff, and students.”
This year, Dr. Russell was named Texas Chiropractor of the Year by the Chiropractic Society of Texas. Dr. Russell joined the Chiropractic Society of Texas in 2002. He has served as president for three consecutive terms and has made numerous contributions to not only the Chiropractic Society of Texas, but to the entire chiropractic profession. Dr. Russell was also recognized as the March 2009 Chiropractor of the Month by the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance.
Dr. Russell is involved in numerous organizations, including International Chiropractors Association (ICA), Council of Chiropractic Philosophy, Association for the History of Chiropractic, and the Loyal Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers.
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About Parker College of Chiropractic
Parker College of Chiropractic, located in Dallas, is one of the country’s leading educators of health care professionals with an international student enrollment. Founded in 1982, this private, non-profit educational institution prepares men and women to become doctors of chiropractic. Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor of science and doctor of chiropractic degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Parker College of Chiropractic. The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321. Tel: 480.443.8877. For additional information about Parker College of Chiropractic, visit the college’s website at www.parkercc.edu.