A Special Announcement From Life West President, Dr. Ron Oberstein
Dear chiropractic community,
After deep reflection and many conversations with the Board of Regents over the past year, I am filled with gratitude and a profound sense of accomplishment as I formally announce my retirement as President of Life Chiropractic College West at the conclusion of my current contract, effective June 30th. Serving this institution for the past 8 years and 8 months has been one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life.
Throughout my tenure, I have had the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary community of students, faculty, and staff, all dedicated to advancing chiropractic education and service. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including the opening of Life West Nebraska, introducing the Clinically Inspired Curriculum, and pioneering the Life West Service Trips around the world.
We’ve enhanced educational opportunities through the Early Clinic Entrance and Last-Year Preceptor Program, established the Nexus Brain Center and Technology Training Center, and upgraded classroom technology across the college. Our institutional growth is evident in our multiple articulation agreements and our WASC accreditation, which further solidified Life West’s standing as a leader in chiropractic education. Perhaps most significantly, we are nearing the completion of Life West India–the first chiropractic college in India. I am immensely proud of the legacy we have built together.
I am deeply grateful to the incredible students who have graced our hallways, the dedicated employees who have given their time and talents, the exceptional Executive Cabinet who have led with vision, and the generous donors and sponsors whose support has allowed us to dream bigger. Each of you has played an invaluable role in shaping the future of chiropractic, and for that, I thank you.
Dr. Jimmy Nanda, Chairman of the Board, shared these words:
“These past 8.5 years in Life West’s history has been remarkable. The growth, expansion, world vision, and student learning experience have been outstanding and life-changing, and the direction of Life West has never been brighter. To this, we owe Dr. Oberstein the utmost gratitude for his leadership, vision, and hard work that was required to accomplish so much in so little time. The next step for the Board of Regents will be to understand the specific attributes and qualifications of our next president to lead Life West, and then find the right individual who possesses them.”
As the board embarks on the search for the next President, I will remain available to provide guidance and share institutional knowledge to ensure a smooth transition.
This new chapter of my life is not an end to my commitment to chiropractic, but a shift in focus. My lifelong dedication remains steadfast – to bring chiropractic care to the world. I look forward to spending precious time with my wife, children, grandchildren, and family while also carving a new path to expand access to chiropractic globally. My vision for every child, woman, and man to have access to chiropractic care remains my guiding light, alongside the principle of Lasting Purpose -Giving, Doing, Loving, and Serving from my own abundance.
I leave Life West with immense pride, knowing that we have expanded and redefined the chiropractic educational experience. I am confident that the college will continue to make great strides, preparing our graduates to serve the masses with skill, integrity, and purpose.
With deep appreciation and unwavering belief in Life West’s bright future,
Dr. Ron Oberstein
President, Life Chiropractic College West
