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Jenny Yu, DACM, L.Ac.

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Associate Professor I

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Dean, Eastern Medicine Department

Biography

Jenny Yu was appointed the academic Dean for the College of Eastern Medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) in April 2017. She has been a SCU faculty since 2001 as Associate Professor, Chair of Clinical Education, and Assistant Director for the University Health Center at SCU Health System.

Jenny obtained her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science, Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from South Baylo University, and Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from University of Southern California. In addition to having over 20 years in private practice and teaching experience, Jenny is also a published author of several peer reviewed journal articles, two books on Herbal Medicine, and lectures in professional conferences.

Jenny believes “the excellence in healthcare begins with excellence in education” and is dedicated to increasing the recognition of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in America by teaching the future generation of practitioners.  She strongly believes that the medicine will multiply its recognition and along with integrative healthcare modalities, will help more people in need. 

Degrees

2019

D.Ac., Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego, California, United States

1996

M.S., Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, South Baylo University, Anaheim, California, United StatesDissertation: Coping with Arthritis

1993

B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States

Professional Licensures (Healthcare)

LAc, California, United States, AC5605, Active, 1997, August 2026, 1770664104

Work Experience

2017 - Ongoing

Dean, Eastern Medicine Department, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

2016 - Ongoing

Lecturer, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States

2010 - 2017

Assistant Director, University Health Center, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

2006 - 2017

Department Chair, Clinical Education, College of Eastern Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

2001 - Ongoing

Associate Professor, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

1997 - 2004

Acupuncturist, Advanced Acupuncture, Inc., Santa Monica, California, United States

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Book

Completed/Published

Yu, Jenny. 2003. The Study and Analysis of Herbal Formulas in Oriental Medicine.. Taipei, Taiwan: Wen‐Sheng Publication.

Journal Article

Completed/Published

Yu, Jenny. 2012. “Chinese Herbs for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Report.” Topics in Integrative Health Care 3.
Yu, Jenny. 2011. “Acupuncture for the Management of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Case Reports.” Medical Acupuncture 23:53–56.
Yu, Jenny. 2009. “Case Study: Acupuncture Treatment of Restrictive Pulmonary Disease.” The American Acupuncturist 50.
Fernandez, Charl E., and Jenny Yu. 2007. “Peer Review of Teaching” 21:154–61.
Yu, Jenny. 2006. “Clinic Study on 20 Insomnia Cases Treated with the Acupuncture Hunshe Point.” Taipei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 9.

Poster Presentation

Completed/Published

Yu, Jenny. 2017. “Making the Intangible, Tangible – The Hard and Hopeful Work of Transforming the Culture of an Integrative Health Sciences University.” Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. October.
Yu, Jenny. 2014. “Acupuncture Treatment to Decrease Side Effects of Bortezomib in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.” 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. October.
Yu, Jenny. 2008. “Acupuncture Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Study.” SCU Integrative Health Conference. June.
Yu, Jenny. 2008. “Chinese Herbs for Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Study.” 20th Annual AAMA Symposium. March.

Accepted

———. 2018b. “Study of Traditional Health Behaviors in Asian Americans – A Cross-Sectional Survey.” American Public Health Association Conference. October.
Noborikawa, Jennifer, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, LungSheng Hsiao, and Jenny Yu. 2018a. “Study of Traditional Health Behaviors in Asian Americans – A Cross-Sectional Survey.” American Public Health Association Conference. October.

Presentation

Completed/Published

———. 2013. “Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice.” SCU Faculty Development Seminar. October.
Yu, Jenny. 2008. “Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy.” SCU Integrative Health Conference. August.

Honors and Awards

Fall 2019 - Fall 2019

Most Valuable Professor, 2019, SCU

Spring 2015 - Spring 2015

VPAA Faculty Award for Innovative Teaching, 2015, SCU

Fall 2015 - Fall 2015

Grit Award, 2015, SCU

Fall 2014 - Fall 2014

Certificate of Recognition, Evidence-Based Practice for Faculty Training, 2014, SCU , Faculty Development Committee

Fall 2012 - Fall 2013

Education Advancement Committee Faculty Appreciation Certificate, 2013, SCU, Education Advancement Committee

Fall 2008 - Fall 2008

Excellence in Service Award, 2008, SCU, University Award

Fall 2007 - Fall 2007

Blood of the Turnip Award, 2007, SCU, University Award

Fall 2006 - Fall 2006

Institutional Pride Award, 2006, SCU, University Award

Fall 2005 - Fall 2005

Outstanding Service Award, 2005, SCU, University Award

Fall 2004 - Fall 2004

Preclinical Teaching Award, 2004, SCU, University Award

Fall 2003 - Fall 2003

Special Recognition Award, 2003, SCU, University Award

Most Favorite Instructor of the Year, 2003, SCU

Interests

Women's Health, Variety, Women's Health