Faculty180 - Vita and Individual Profile Data Sheet

Amber McCallum, DC

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Instructor II

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Force Sensing Table Technology (FSTT) Faculty Lead

Biography

Dr. McCallum is a dedicated Instructor within the Chiropractic Education Department at SCUHS. Having graduated in 2019, she began her teaching career at SCUHS and has since led three courses, including Chiropractic Procedures for Extremities, Physiologic Therapeutic Modalities, and Specialized Chiropractic Procedures. She leads the Force Sensing Table Technology Lab, guiding students in refining their adjustment techniques. She takes great joy in witnessing her students' development as practitioners and growth in their clinical and adjusting skills. Dr. McCallum is thrilled to be a part of their education and aims to inspire the next generation of critical thinkers and exceptional Doctors of Chiropractic.

Degrees

2019

D.C., Licensed, Southern California University of Health Sciences, California, United States

2015

B.Sc., Human Biology and Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada

Professional Licensures (Healthcare)

DC, California, United States, 34803, Active, 2020, November 2024

Certifications (Healthcare)

ICPA, Webster, Perinatal Care, None, 2023-06-29, 2029-06-29, Yes

Cox Technic, Cox Lumbar Spine Certification, NA, 2024-04-23, 2027-01-01

Work Experience

2023 - Ongoing

FSTT Lead Instructor, Southern California University of Health Sciences

2020 - Ongoing

Full Time Instructor, Southern California University of Health Sciences

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Abstract

Completed/Published

Ramirez, Xavier Ortiz, Hiwot A. Melka, and Amber McCallum. 2024. “Integrating Force Sensing Table Technology in Chiropractic Clinical Skills Remediation: A Retrospective Case Report.” Technology in Education: Riding the Wave of the Future” the June 22, 2024 Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF) Virtual Conference, June.

Journal Article

Completed/Published

Wanlass, Paul, Amber McCallum, and Matthew Miller. 2024. “DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP SKILLS AT AN INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY.” Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic 7:84--90.
Wanlass, Paul W., Rhiannon M. Hutton, Oscar A. Alvarado, and Amber McCallum. 2022. “THE EFFECT OF TEACHING GENERAL PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS BEFORE SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN A PELVIS AND LUMBAR SPINE CHIROPRACTIC TECHNIQUE COURSE.” Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic 5 (Summer):170–75. [Attachment]

Honors and Awards

Fall 2019 - Fall 2019

Dr. Herbert Magee Jr. Technique Award, 2019, Southern California University of Health Sciences, This award is presented to a graduate who best embodies the following characteristics: displays excellence in her / his knowledge and performance of chiropractic technique procedures; renders service to the Principles and Practice Department, or to the College at large, in the area of chiropractic procedures, serves as a role model for other students through interactions within the classroom, laboratory and other clinic settings; and displays a marked aptitude for chiropractic technique procedures in the clinical setting.

Lester McCoy Clinical Excellence Award, 2019, Southern California University of Health Sciences, This award is presented to the chiropractic intern who has demonstrated excellence in all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and patient management. In addition, this intern has demonstrated strong leadership qualities, has been outstanding in their service to the University and has exhibited a high degree of professionalism. The winner of this award serves as a role model for all who participate in the internship.

Valedictorian, 2019, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Valedictorian of the Doctor of Chiropractic class of Fall 2019 at Southern California University of Health Sciences. Awarded for being ranked as the top student of the graduating class.