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Our People
The VUIM administrative team is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. We leverage our diverse skills and perspectives to overcome challenges, support one another, and achieve our goals together. Through strong communication and teamwork, we create a positive and productive environment where everyone can thrive.
The VUIM administrative team is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. We leverage our diverse skills and perspectives to overcome challenges, support one another, and achieve our goals together. Through strong communication and teamwork, we create a positive and productive environment where everyone can thrive.
Chief Executive Officer
John Yoo, MBA
President
Dr. Lixing Lao, Ph.D, CMD (China), L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chad Egresi, MPA
Vice President of Operations
James Lee
Chief Marketing Officer
Byung Kim
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Thomas Kouo, DAOM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mahmoud Yeganeh-Hajahmadi, DAOM; MD
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Hyun Yu, D. Pharm
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Maahwush Zahidi, M.S.; M.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Vivian Zhang, Ph.D (China)
Professor: Acupuncture
Jae Young Kleinfeld, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Biomedicine
Joshua Lane, MSOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Chang Young Lee, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kwangeun Lee, MD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Kikko
Dr. Lisa McLoughlin, D.Ac.; M.S.
Professor: Tui Na, Tai Chi
Dr. Azure Duan, Dipl. OM, PhD; L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mandanna Naleyanda, M.D.; B.S.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Atara Noiade, DAOM, MS
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Dr. Joshua Park, DSOM; MSOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dan Parrish, M.Ac.; Chinese Herb Cert
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Hamilton Rotte, M.Ac.; MSTCM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yong Kyo Shin, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Kyoung Seo, DAOM; PT
Professor: Oncology Acupuncture
Ryan Smith, MS
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Aaron Sui, DAOM; MSOM
Professor: Tai Chi
Florin Szondi, B.A.
Professor: Acupuncture
Anthony Von Der Muhll, MTCM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Yueqikun Wang, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Point Location
Yu Cheng, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac, MHSA
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Peter Angelo, M.S
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Michelle Arms, MAcCM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Mark Bodzislaw, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Adrian Castro, DAOM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Su Jin Chang, MA; MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Haunani Drake, DACM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Robert Eisen, D.C.
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM
Professor: Herbal Medicine
David Foster, MSTOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Clinical Supervision
Dr. Max Fried, DAOM
Professor: Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Taesun Halpin, Tai Chi Certified
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hwanmin Jung, PhD (Korea), KMD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Mustafa Omur Kasimcan, MD
Professor: Clinical Supervision
David Kim, MS
Professor: Statistics
Dr. Kitai Kim, PhD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Sung Won Kim, PhD, CEAN, MAc
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. YoungKi Kim, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Acupuncture
Yunsam Kim, MSOM
Director of Clinical Operations and Community Partnerships
Dr. Yosun Hwang
DKM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, DipIBLM/KCLM
President Emeritus and Faculty Member
Dr. Tae Cheong Choo, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., PhD. (Korea)
Director of Admissions
Maurice Freeman
Director of Global Korean Medicine Collaboration
Dr. Jungah Uhm, KMD (Korea)
Registrar
Ji Baek, L.Ac
Finance Manager and PDSO
Yoomin Kim
Financial Aid Officer
Vivian Lee
Professor: Acupuncture and Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Associate Controller
Ryan Kwon
Assistant Registrar and Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Seyoung Ju, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Clinic Coordinator
Jeanie Kim
Admissions Office – GA Campus
Dr. Kristen Nye, DAc, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Academic Advisor
Dr. Jessica Ledford
Accountant
Jackie Yoon
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Seyoung Ju, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac., DAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Yongkyo Shin, DC
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Sara Nadim, MHA; M.D.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Seung Choi, L.Ac.
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Jung Kim, DC, BS
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Shadi Sarebanha, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Acupuncture, Biomedicine
Dr. Paymon Sadrolsadot, MD, PhD, ND
Professor: Clinical Supervision, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Song Ho (Daniel) Maeng, DAOM, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Renee Lee, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM, L.Ac, DAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Doron Ben Dov, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine, East Asian Medicine Theory, Medical Terminology
Dr. Hyung Suk Choi, L.Ac., PhD (Korea), OMD
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Hon Lee, DAOM
Professor: Acupuncture
Dr. Ziyang Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor: Acupuncture
Seungdeok Lee, PhD (Korea)
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Eun Kyung Kim, MD
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong
Dr. Daniel Schrier, DOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Herbal Medicine
Kerri Westhauser, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM
Professor: Biomedicine
Dr. Fuling Guo, M.D.
Teaching Specialization: Acupuncture and Masters Programs Coordinator
Nicoleta Ardelean, MAc.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Clinical Supervision
Tianhao Liu, Dipl. OM NCCAOM, L.Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture and Biomedicine
Dr. Yeong Caleb Kim, LAc., PhD (Korea), LMT, MSTOM
Professor: Biomedicine / Western Medicine
Dr. Taran Kermani, MD (Iran), L.Ac., MSAc
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Qi Gong, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Hoon Byung Lee, DAOM., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Research
Dr. Lixing Lao, PhD (China), MB., L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Run Guo, L.Ac.
Professor: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Acupuncture
Dr. Justin Flinner, DAc., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM
Professor: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine
Dr. Yaron Cohen, L.Ac., Dipl. OM. NCCAOM, DAOM
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - NJ Campus
Erin Shin
Manager of Clinical Operations & Community Outreach - GA Campus
Chelsea Lloyd
Librarian
Steven Krompf
Professor: Herbal Medicine and Clinical Supervision
Dr. Yona Lee, L.Ac, DACM
Professor: Clinical Supervision
Dr. Haley Parker, DAc
Director of Clinical Education and Faculty Member
Yaron Cohen, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
Founder – BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
Sung Mun Jung, KMD, PhD, L.Ac
Program Director – MS in Physiology – Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Georgetown University Medical Center
Hakima Amri, PhD
Board member
Cindy Choi
Board member
John Shin
Chairwoman
Jane Kim
Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
