The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: musings, observations and reflections after a half-century in chiropractic education.

The author reflects on experiences over a half-century of engagement in chiropractic education. Both positive and negative aspects of the profession's evolution are highlighted, including such areas as clinical education, diversity within chiropractic education, the importance of research, and the importance of gaining public trust through evidence-based practices. The paper concludes with a repeated call to action for the profession to be a major player in the solution to the global challenge of low back pain, which can be supported by integration with the healthcare-system-at-large as a trusted and valued team member.