2019 DULA International Education Program The end of 2019’s summer quarter at Dongguk University, Los Angeles (DULA) marked the beginning of a new chapter in the university’s relationship with it’s sister campuses in South Korea. This is when the first DULA International Education Program took place. From the 19th to 27th of September, students and alumni from DULA, as well as licensed acupuncturists from across the United States, visited Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital to observe and learn how Western and Oriental medicine work together under one roof to provide the best possible care for patients. Some background [...]

DULA Townhall and Gathering New Academic Year of 2020 Welcome back DULA Students On January 6th, 2020, DULA held Townhall Gathering to welcome back our faculty and students to the 2020 academic year. During this event, DULA also welcoming our new stduents into our family and community. In this event, DULA administration informs many updated information including updates on the current standard fees and further institution plans. Also, DULA awarded prize for academic outstanding students and best professor and supervisor. Congratulations to all the winners and your outstanding performance in 2019. DULA welcome all our Winter 2020 new students, and [...]

Greetings and Special Lecture from President of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Kim Jong Yeol Opening the New Academic Year 2020 On January 6th, 2020, DULA welcomed the new academic year of 2020 and begun the Winter Quarter. On this very first day of our new academic year, DULA hosted Dr. Kim, Jong Yeol to greet our students, faculty and staff. Dr. Kim is the president of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) and a professor at the University of Science and Technology (UST). He served as the vice-president of KIOM and Director of Sasang Constitutional Medicine Research [...]

Christmas & The end of the year Dinner Gathering Happy Holidays from all of us at DULA Thank you to DULA students and staffs for your participating to our Christmas & The end of the of the year dinner party. On December 6th, 2019, Dongguk University Los Angeles hosted students and staffs to BBQ dinner party for celebrating Christmas and the end of the year. President Seungdeok Lee prepared all BBQ Stuffs and grilled meats for students and staffs. We all appreciated him. During dinner party, we played games, such as Ping Pong, Badminton, and Foot valley [...]

DULA Retreat Trip Taegosa Temple (Mountain Spirit Center) - 11/23 - 11/24/2019 Thank you to DULA students and staffs for your participating to our school trip. On November 23-24, 2019, Dongguk University Los Angeles (DULA) hosted a school trip to Taegosa Temple - Tehachapi, CA (also known as Mountain Spirit Center). During this event, we all had a great time doing various activities and knowing each other. From temple ceremony, meditation, games, student gathering and leadership workshop, and ringing the bell of peace. We hope that our [...]

Complementary Medicine Workshop for Anti-Aging and Skin Disorders From foundational theory, to the scientific evidence-based information and to hands-on practice The art of anti-aging is increasingly becoming a valuable source of learning and opportunities for practitioners and patients alike. Coupled with anti-aging are serious and visible skin disorders that affect psychological and emotional wellbeing. On November 2-3, 2019, Professor Seung Choi and Hyungsuk Choi, who are experts in the field of Traditional Medicine and also part of DULA distinguished faculty members, brought this exciting CEU workshop related to the Anti-Aging and Skin Disorders including acne, alopecia and atopic dermatitis, and [...]

2019 DULA International Education Program Advanced Research / Specialty in Korean Medicine Dongguk Ilsan Hospital, South Korea - September 16 - 27, 2019 Welcome back to our students and alumni who recently visited Dongguk Ilsan Hospital at South Korea. From 9/16 - 9/27/2019, our students and alumni has participated in an international education program hosted by Dongguk Ilsan Hospital. During this program, our students received the opportunity to observe treatments from two to five departments in which they are interested. Observations included the immerse discussion and classes within each department, including Internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthal-otorhinolaryngology, rehab, neuropsychiatry, and [...]

DULA Alumni Tips on Building A Successful Acupuncture Practice Learn and stay connected with the Alumni On August 27, 2019, DULA invited one of its distinguished alumni, Carly Locke, L.Ac. to share some of her ideas, experiences and tips of how to build a successful acupuncture practice. In this event, many of students, especially senior students whom will soon be graduating participate and share most of their thoughts, ideas and questions. Being graduate from the program, not only that the students will need to prepare and pass the licensing exam, but also how to be stay connected, finding [...]

Gua Sha Workshop in DULA From Theory to Hands-on Practice On August 24, 2019, DULA host an internal intensive workshop of Gua Sha. The workshop, led by Dr. Adrianus Wong and Dr. Yae Chang, was very exciting and full of information. Students were involved in the lecture, question and answer, technique demonstration and followed by hands-on practice in small group. Students practice Gua Sha for various case including cosmetic, relieving fever, as well as musculoskeletal pain. From this workshop, we hope that our students can have more experiences that will help build their skills. DULA is also [...]

Dr. Shin's Special Lecture on Oriental Medicine at DULA On August 19, 2019 Dongguk University Los Angeles has invited Dr. Jay Yong Shin, who is an established scholar, extinguished clinician and an expert in the field of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Shin is a graduate of Dongyang Medical College, South Korea and valedictorian of Kyung Hee University, South Korea. He is a 6th Generation Director of Hyesung Acupuncture Clinic, and through his journey he has founded Dong Eui Nan Dal, Inc. Students, Alumni as well as faculty members have been very fortunate to learn directly from Dr. [...]