What’s changing at NBCE, why it’s changing, and how it impacts students and the profession. In this episode of the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Seminars Podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison is joined by Dr. Jason Jaeger and Dr. Joe Ferrantelli for a timely discussion on major updates to NBCE testing, especially changes to the Part IV examination, and what these changes may mean for chiropractic students, new graduates, educators, and the profession at large. Dr. Jaeger (NBCE leadership; state regulatory board experience; ICA and WFC involvement) explains the “why” behind modernization efforts—covering centralized testing, exam integrity, improved reliability, and how increased testing availability can help graduates enter practice sooner. Topics covered: Why NBCE is moving toward centralized Part IV testing Part IV updates: format changes, improved grading consistency, and a more real-world clinical feel Student impact: more frequent testing opportunities and potentially shorter delays to licensure The role of boards: public protection, competency assessment, and stakeholder input Professional Cooperation: reducing noise and focusing on constructive progress Research spotlight: a new CBP paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine comparing first-episode acute low back pain patients to matched controls using sophisticated sagittal plane analysis Featured doctors: Dr. Deed Harrison Dr. Jason Jaeger Dr. Joe Ferrantelli Upcoming event mention: An AI / machine learning-focused CBP event is scheduled for January 31, 2026. Visit idealspine.com for upcoming seminars and registration. https://www.idealspine.biz/collections/seminars/products/ai-machine-learning-cbp-technique    #Chiropractic #NBCE #CBP #ChiropracticStudents #BoardExams #SpineResearch #LowBackPain #ChiropracticResearch