Born and raised in Alton Illinois, Andrew Dykeman received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1990. He began work at the Nashville Medical Examiners Office as a Forensic Technician/Pathology Assistant, completing technical aspects of postmortem examinations and assisting in forensic autopsies while completing pre-med requirements at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Upon completion of classes in 2000, he moved back to the St. Louis/Alton area and was accepted to attend Logan College of Chiropractic. He received a Bachelors of Science in Human Biology in 2001 and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2003.

After graduating with honors in December 2003, Dr. Dykeman acquired the now 48 year old Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton, Illinois. 

Most recently, Dr. Dykeman has completed his term as President of the Wood River Rotary Club and has served on the Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee as well as various positions within the Board of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. Dr. Dykeman currently maintains membership in the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractors Association, Logan College Alumni Association, Missouri State Chiropractic Association, Wood River Rotary Club and the Illinois Chiropractic Society.

Education
2000-2003 Logan College of Chiropractic. St. Louis, Missouri. Received Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
2000-2001 Logan College of Chiropractic. St. Louis, Missouri. Received Bachelor of Science in Human Biology.
1998-2000 Belmont University. Nashville, Tennessee. Completed Pre-Medical Prerequisites.
1985-1990 Southern Illinois University. Edwardsville, Illinois. Received Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Certificates
Completion of Parts I, II, III and IV of National Board Exams as administered by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 2003.
Completion of “The Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course” conducted by St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1997.
Completion of “Forensic Science and Identification Conference” conducted by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 1997.

Awards
Logan College Learning Resource Center Outstanding Service 2003 Award.
Montgomery Health Center Consultant (Radiology) 2003 Award.
ACF/ACAuxiliary 2002 Scholarship. $1,000.00.
Logan/Scharnhorst 2002 Scholarship. $500.00.
Association of Chiropractic Colleges 2002 Essay Scholarship. $2,500.00.

Publications
McMaster AR, Ward EW, Dykeman AW, Warman, MD. Suicidal Ligature Strangulation: Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2001; 46(2): 386-388.

Membership
American Chiropractic Association
International Chiropractors Association
Missouri State Chiropractic Association
Illinois Chiropractic Society
Logan College Alumni Association
The Growth Association of Southwestern Illinois
The Rotary Club, Wood River Chapter

Professional Activities
2006-Present. Director at Large, Southern District, Illinois Chiropractic Society.
2007-2008.   President, Wood River Rotary Club.
2006-2007.  Vice President, Wood River Rotary Club.
2006-2007 President, Southern District, Illlinois Chiropractic Society
2005-2006.  Member, Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee.
2001-2003.  President, Logan Chapter Student American Chiropractic Association.
2002-2003.  Student Representative, Logan Learning Resources Center Committee.