The Student & New Graduate Committee is here to make sure your voice is heard – whether you’re studying chiropractic or taking your first steps into professional practice. We act as a bridge between students, new graduates and the BCA, shaping support, opportunities and communications around you.
We work closely with universities and the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) to help you feel confident, informed and supported from your time as a student, through to Post Registration Training (PRT) and clinic life.
Committee Reps - your direct link to the BCA
To make it easier to connect, the Committee now includes a dedicated representative from each UK chiropractic university. These reps are recent graduates from your own institution, so they understand your course, your pressures and your questions.
They’re your first point of contact if you:
- Want to understand how the Student & New Graduate Committee supports students
- Have questions about transitioning from student to graduate
- Are curious about PRT, mentoring, or shadowing opportunities
- Would like to get involved in the Committee yourself
- Have feedback or ideas you’d like to share with the BCA
Think of them as a friendly, informal link between you, your membership association and the wider profession.
Your Committee Reps
Health Sciences University (HSU) - Christopher Gregory
Teesside University - Amber Hodgson
Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) - Daniel De Rooij
Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) & London South Bank University - Sam Tiley
Get in touch with your rep
Have a question, idea, or just want to find out more?
Contact your university rep using our contact form, and they’ll get back to you.
Meet the rest of the Student & New Graduate Committee
Katie Mihalovics (Teesside University)
Katie is a 2024 graduate with a strong foundation in exercise science and holistic healthcare. Before moving to the UK, Katie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) in Canada, a field that originally fuelled her interest in optimising human performance and wellness.
Sophie Donaldson (University of South Wales)
Sophie graduated from WIOC in 2021 and now works in two clinics in Alderley Edge and Hoylake. Having completed her ICSC qualification with FICS, she is also working with Wilmslow RUFC alongside her private practice. She is passionate about helping develop the association and profession for the future.
Kyla Koçak (University of South Wales)
Kyla is a chiropractor at the Hanham Clinic in Bristol. She graduated from WIOC in 2023 and spent her first year in an employed chiropractic position, giving her valuable insight into both employed and self-employed practice. Alongside her clinic work, she also works with elite sports teams and football clubs in Bristol.
Safa Qayyum (Teesside University)
Safa is a second-year chiropractic student at Teesside University. Driven by a passion to advocate for fellow chiropractic students, her vision is to help advance chiropractic education, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of future practitioners and continues to gain recognition with the broader healthcare landscape.
Shu Qi Tan (University of South Wales)
Shu Qi is a third-year Master of Chiropractic student at the University of South Wales. Shu Qi joined the Student and New Graduate Committee to help bridge the gap between chiropractic students and the wider profession.
Clea Reid (Teesside University)
Clea graduated from Teesside University in 2025 and works in Sheffield. Her experiences during an international placement in Chile, learning about different healthcare services, have broadened her understanding of chiropractic in a global context and enriched her perspective on exciting new opportunities in the chiropractic field.