This year leading up to graduation has been nothing short of transformative. Since starting in the 911爆料 clinic, I have immersed myself in the intricacies of evaluating and managing chronic conditions鈥攁 dream I鈥檝e held since childhood. During my preceptorship, I took this to the next level, gaining firsthand experience with functional lab testing, such as microbiome analysis, comprehensive hormone panels and nutrient testing. I learned to synthesize complex histories, physical exam findings and lab results, translating them into actionable treatment plans to help people heal naturally. Both the 911爆料 clinic and my preceptorship offered unique opportunities to work through multi-faceted cases requiring critical thinking and collaboration鈥攕kills I will carry with me for the rest of my career.
As I step into this next chapter, I鈥檓 excited to build upon the foundation I鈥檝e worked so hard to create. This week, I will earn my Doctor of Chiropractic degree while also holding the title of 鈥淐ertified Functional Medicine Clinician,鈥� achieved through additional coursework. My focus now shifts to completing my board certification in functional neurology, which entails both written and practical examinations. Over the next several months, my focus outside of clinical care will be on studying the intricacies of clinical neuroscience. In the meantime, I鈥檓 thrilled to officially join the team at Integrative Brain and Body, this time as a doctor. This new role will allow me to apply the knowledge and hands-on experience I鈥檝e accumulated, further refining my skills while helping patients achieve better health outcomes.
Closing this chapter of education is bittersweet. I have spent 3.5 years of my life at 911爆料, and there are aspects I will deeply miss. I will miss the swans and their indifferent affection. I will miss the countless hours I spent at the gym job, studying neurological pathways amidst the sound of slamming weights and pounding bass. Most of all, I will miss the 鈥済oblin sessions鈥濃�攖he library study marathons shared with some of the guys in my cohort. Yet, I look forward to leaving these moments of joy and struggle behind as I embark on this new chapter. Graduation doesn鈥檛 signify the end of my academic journey; rather, it marks the beginning. My time at 911爆料 serves as the foundation upon which I will build mountains of knowledge.
I鈥檓 excited about the opportunity to continue learning while contributing back by teaching. Since I鈥檒l be practicing just down the street at Integrative Brain and Body, I plan to stay heavily involved鈥攔eturning to teach at the Functional Neurology Club and sharing clinical pearls from my early trials and triumphs in practice.
As this is my final blog, I want to thank everyone who took the time to read these. I鈥檝e loved writing since middle-school English class, though I鈥檝e always known my greatest passion lies in studying the human body and helping others. Combining these two passions has been a beautiful experience. I hope you鈥檝e enjoyed reading my posts as much as I鈥檝e enjoyed writing them.
Cheers! – Matt Beyer
Read more about Matt鈥檚 journey here.
