Dr. Martin Retires


After 35 years of service to Palmer College of Chiropractic, Peter Martin, D.C., FPAC (Main, ‘68), campus president of Palmer Florida, has retired from the College.


“The fact that I have been fortunate enough to do this for many years is a testament to the wonderful team I work with who have made Palmer Florida a truly happy place. I have been blessed in that, but at the age of 85, it’s time to call it a day.”


On the occasion of his retirement, he established the Dr. Peter Martin Opportunity Scholarship, one of the first under the new Student Success Scholarship Initiative. He established this scholarship to help ensure that anyone who has the passion and drive to become a Palmer-educated Doctor of Chiropractic has support for their academic journey.


Dr. Sherrier named Palmer Florida Campus President


Palmer College of Chiropractic has named William Sherrier, D.C., M.A., campus president of its branch campus, Palmer Florida. Dr. Sherrier assumed his new role on June 19.


Dr. Sherrier, who has served as Palmer Florida dean of academic affairs for the past two years, is the second person to hold the Palmer Florida campus president post since the campus opened in 2002.


“Following a nationwide search, it was especially gratifying to find our lead candidate among our ranks. Dr. Peter Martin has had a long, successful tenure, and I am thrilled to continue the campus’ success through Bill’s leadership.” said Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D., Palmer College of Chiropractic chancellor and CEO.


Dr. Tunning Named Dean of Programs


Michael Tunning, D.C., M.S., ATC (Main, ’06) has been named dean of programs at Palmer’s Main Campus. Dr. Tunning served as associate dean of clinical sciences for five years, overseeing the Diagnosis & Radiology, and Technique Departments.


Additionally, he previously taught active care and neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis, while also assisting in anatomy labs, the advanced soft tissue elective, and technique coursework. As a faculty member, Dr. Tunning served for three years as the Faculty Senate President and received the Faculty of the Year Award in 2014. Dr. Tunning is actively involved as a member of the Affiliate Partnership Council and Graduate Chiropractic Education Committee with the VA of Central Iowa Health Care System.


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