Early Career Experience

Start Your Career With Confidence

Your first five years in practice will shape the rest of your career.

The decisions you make today—where you practice, how you build relationships, manage finances, communicate with patients, and grow professionally—can influence your success for decades to come.

That’s why OSCA created the Early Career Experience, a convention track designed specifically for chiropractors licensed within the past five years.

Whether you’re an associate, opening your first practice, considering a cash practice, or simply trying to determine your next step, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, valuable connections, and greater confidence in your future.

Why Attend?

Unlike many continuing education conferences, the Early Career Experience focuses on the challenges you face right now.

You’ll gain practical advice on topics such as:

• Building a successful chiropractic career
• Understanding the business side of practice
• Financial management and practice performance
• Coding, billing and documentation
• Cash practice compliance
• Networking with experienced doctors
• Exploring different career paths
• Developing leadership skills

Learn From Doctors Who Have Been There

Hear directly from experienced chiropractors representing multiple practice models and career paths, including independent practice, hospital-based care, multidisciplinary clinics, multi-generational family practices, and multi-location ownership. Their roundtable discussion is designed to help new doctors understand the opportunities available and learn from real-world experience.

Featured Early Career Sessions

No Better Time Than Now to Be a Sports Chiropractor

Dr. Alan Sokoloff shares practical guidance on pursuing opportunities in sports chiropractic while emphasizing the communication, documentation, and risk management skills needed to build a successful career.

Navigating Rules and Regulations of a Cash Practice

Thinking about opening or joining a cash practice?

Learn the legal and regulatory considerations that every new chiropractor should understand to protect both their patients and their professional future.

Know Your Numbers: Financial Mastery for the New Doctor

Gain confidence in understanding practice finances, collections, key performance metrics, and the numbers that drive long-term success.

Coding & Billing Essentials

Learn practical coding and billing strategies from industry experts to help you avoid common mistakes early in your career.

More Than Education

The Early Career Experience extends beyond the classroom with programming designed to help you build relationships and establish yourself within Ohio’s chiropractic community.

Next Generation Networking Reception

Meet experienced doctors, OSCA leaders, and fellow new chiropractors in a relaxed setting designed to help you build your professional network.

New Doctor Recognition

Join us as we recognize Ohio’s newest chiropractors during the annual Awards Dinner.

Professional Headshot Station

Receive a complimentary professional headshot you can use for your practice website, LinkedIn profile, and social media.