Northeast College Names Dr. Eugene Spilker New Assistant Vice President for Chiropractic

After a nationwide search, Northeast College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eugene Spilker, D.C., DHPE, as the new assistant vice president for chiropractic, effective July 7, 2025.

In this key leadership position, Dr. Spilker will oversee the College’s Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program, rooted in a deep commitment to Northeast’s mission of academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices in the health sciences. Spilker will provide strategic direction, ensuring curricular integrity, academic quality and compliance with the standards of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

“Aligned with our shared dedication to innovative teaching and lifelong learning, Dr. Spilker is a great addition to our expert College community,” said Dr. Anne Killen, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We are thrilled to welcome him and work together to support our chiropractic students as we continue in our tradition of excellence.”

Spilker Brings Diverse Experience as Clinician, Educator, Expert Presenter, Dean

Bringing more than 20 years of professional chiropractic experience to Northeast College, Spilker was the first dean of chiropractic at Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Here, Spilker was instrumental in securing accreditation for UCC's chiropractic program and served on the President’s Cabinet, a group responsible for expanding interprofessional collaboration across academic disciplines.

In 2020, Spilker earned a Doctorate in Health Professions Education (DHPE), reinforcing his commitment to advancing evidence-informed chiropractic education and building upon his Doctor of Chiropractic degree earned at Logan University in 2000. After graduating, Spilker opened a successful integrated health and wellness center that he operated for more than a decade before rejoining the university in 2012 to become a clinical instructor and later the clinical director of the student health center.

After his tenure at Logan University, Spilker joined Keiser University during its inaugural year, where he contributed to the institution’s initial accreditation, collaborated on course and curriculum development, established the clinic system, assisted the dean in administrative duties, and served as chair of both the assessment and admissions committees.

Deeply passionate about the chiropractic profession and committed to its advancement through education, Spilker has presented on a range of topics, including interprofessional education, assessment design, patient communication, and competency-based clinical education.

New AVP to Focus on Growth and Development

In addition to leading the faculty and administrative team for Northeast College’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, Spilker will work closely with deans and program directors to foster an environment that promotes professional development, teaching excellence and strategic growth across the chiropractic program.

To learn more about Northeast College of Health Sciences and its academic programs, visit www.northeastcollege.edu.