Biography
Patrick Boylan has an array of diverse practice experience ranging from private practice to integrated settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and as a volunteer Clinic Supervisor with World Spine Care in Botswana.
Boylan was drawn to the chiropractic profession because of the warmth and compassion he had witnessed firsthand from chiropractors in the field early in his education. He would later find that chiropractors have a major role to play in public health and are in a position to help decrease the personal and socioeconomic burden brought about by the disability associated with spinal and musculoskeletal pain conditions.
He has always had a passion for acquiring and sharing knowledge and feels immense gratitude to the mentors he had throughout his educational journey, always hoping to one day serve in that role to learners. He has a strong desire to prepare the next generation of chiropractors to practice in modern health care settings. After serving as a clinical educator at Logan University for several years, he joined Pitt’s Doctor of Chiropractic program as a faculty member in 2026.
Education
- Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education, Logan University
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan University
- Bachelor of Science in Life Science, Jefferson University
Research Interests
- Chronic pain
- Contextual healing factors
- Patient-centered care
Publications
- “Factors that contribute to the perceived treatment effect of spinal manipulative therapy in a chiropractic teaching clinic: a qualitative study.”
- “Impact of the MAINTAIN instrument on clinical decision-making for new spinal pain patients: a cross-sectional study.”
- “Evaluation of chiropractic students’ knowledge and attitudes following pain interventions: A randomized educational trial at 2 institutions.”