Dr. Bruce Gustafson

DAOM degree, Doctor of acupuncture, complementary and integrative medicine. California based licensed acupuncturist and an NCCAOM Nationally Certified OM Diplomate, in private clinical practice. I am also the Associate Academic Dean and Faculty instructor in the Masters Program at Emperor's College. Seasoned Associate Dean of Academic Affairs with comprehensive background in higher education. Proven track record in strategic planning, curriculum development, and academic policy implementation. Demonstrated leadership skills coupled with exceptional ability to foster collaborative work environments among faculty and students. Known for driving significant improvements in course and program development, student success rates and academic standards.

• English, native speaker
• Spanish, simple conversational

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Collaboration with Western Medicine in the Treatment of Male Infertility, JAIM Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, vol 30, no.1, 09/01/21

• CSOMA California State Oriental Medicine Association, Executive Board Member, Secretary, 02/01/17 to 03/31/23; Participant Member
• ASA American Society of Acupuncture, Participant Member
• ASA American Society of Andrology, Participant Member
• SSMR Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, Participant Member
• American Institute of Mental Health in TCM, Participant Member
• SAR Society for Acupuncture Research, Participant Member

• Clinical Observation Mentorship, Keck Medicine/USC Department of Urology, 04/01/18 to 10/31/19, LA and Beverly Hills, CA
• Advanced Clinical Training, Shanghai TCM University/Longhua Hospital, 05/01/19 to 06/4/19, Shanghai, China
• Disney Cancer Center, Providence Hospital, Burbank, CA - MTOM Internship, 2016
• Being Alive, HIV Clinic, West Hollywood, CA - MTOM Internship, 2014-2016

• Published Journal Research Article: "Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Collaboration with Western Medicine in the Treatment of Male Infertility" - JAIM, Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, Fall 2021, vol30
• Developed a TCM based treatment protocol for male infertility and oligospermia
• Researched and presented a 6-hour clinical lecture on Male Reproductive Medicine to the Doctoral Program at Emperor's College for students and faculty
• Volunteer Acupuncturist at the WLAVA, during VA Stand Down Event treatment days
• Volunteer Acupuncturist at the Mindful Veteran, Los Angeles Air Force Base event, 2023
• Volunteer Intern, Special Olympics World Games, Los Angeles, 2015