EDUCATION / DEGREES
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Major, Biology
Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri
Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy Certification
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
Radiology, Residency
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
Educational Administrative Training Program
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
A division of Western University of Health Sciences
Master of Science Program for Health Care Education
PRIVATE PRACTICE
1971 - 1980 Spurgin Chiropractic Center, Inc.,Terre Haute, Indiana
1981 - 1982 Magnolia Chiropractic Center, Inc., Burbank, Ca.
1984 - 1986 Johnson Chiropractic Offices, Cerritos, Ca.
1987 - 1988 Malapira Chiropractic Offices, Hacienda Heights, Ca.
1989 - 1992 Beaumont Chiropractic, Beaumont, Ca.
1989 - 1992 Chiropractic Center of Riverside, Riverside, Ca.
Spurgin Family Chiropractic, Idyllwild, Ca.
Redlands Chiropractic, Redlands, Ca.
1992.1994 Pain Management Center, Banning, Ca.
1992.2000 Dennis E. Spurgin, D.C.
120 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca. 92264
78-150 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, Ca. 92253
2000.2006 Dennis E. Spurgin, D.C.
1330 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite F
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
2006-present Dennis E. Spurgin, D.C.
555 Tachevah 3W-101
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
BOARD STATUS
1971 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners #3381
1982 Eligible Board of Chiropractic Roentgenology
1996 Clinical Electromedical Research Academy
LICENSE/CREDENTIAL STATUS
1971 #457 Indiana (inactive)
1971 #3307 Kentucky (inactive)
1980 #13686 California
1980 #116843 California X-ray (inactive)
1982 #3054 A Arizona (inactive)
1991-2006 Qualified Medical Examiner
TEACHING/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1980.1989Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
Academic Rank – Clinical Professor
X-ray, Physical Therapy, Differential Diagnosis, Minor Surgery/Emergency care, Chiropractic Principles, Manipulation, Physical Diagnosis and various Clinical rounds
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS-Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
1980.1981 Director of Students
1981.1983 Dean of Students
1982.1984 Associate Dean of Academic
1983.1985 Dean of Chiropractic Education
1985.1988 Dean of Clinical Studies
1988.1989 Full Time Clinician
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT-Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California university of Health Sciences
1980 - 1989 Student Grievance Procedure
Procedures to organize graduation
College work study programs
SEOG Programs
Graduate Competency Document
Standards of Care
Procedures to coordinate Financial Aid, Admissions and Business office
Clinical Training Entrance Procedures
Oral Evaluation by Panel
Objective Structural Clinical Examination
Clinical Incentive Plans
Public Relation programs for Clinic Facilities
Coordinate, Develop, and Design New Clinical Training Facilities
Goodwill and Salvation Army Clinic
Intern Education Program
Clinic Records and Audit Systems
Manpower Analysis
Clinical Training Syllabus
Evaluation Process for Clinical Staff
Intern Orientation Programs
Institutional Base Clinical Practices
Faculty Training Program
Procedure to Implement Computerization of Clinical Facilities
COMMITTEE CHAIRMENSHIPS-Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of Southern California University of Health Sciences
Instructional Programs
Combined Division
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Diagnosis
Hospital Privileges
Library
Financial Aid
(FARB) Financial Aid, Admission, Registrar, Business Office
Student Affairs
Back School
Self-study
Student Grievance
Clinic Review
Clinic Entrance
Chiropractic Application
Competency Document
Clinic Supervisors
Graduation
SUPERVISORY POSITIONS-Loa Angeles College of Chiropractic
A division of southern California University of Health Sciences
Student Affairs
Financial Aid
Admission Office
Registrar’s Office
Assemblies and graduation Coordinator
Basic Science Division
Diagnosis Department
Clinical Science Division
Clinical Training Division
Clinic Systems Administrator
Satellite Clinical Division
Faculty Training Division
SPURGIN CONSULTING SERVICES 1986-1992
Center Orthopedic Surgical & Medical Group, Inc.
Jupiter Hospital Group, Brea, Ca.
Buena Park Doctors Hospital, Buena Park, Ca.
Hawthorne Hospital, Hawthorne, Ca.
WORK COMP/PERSONAL INJURY EVALUATION OFFICES 1986-2006
3550 12TH Street, Riverside, Ca.
890 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont Ca.
120 E. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, Ca.
1330 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca.
EXPERT WITNESS/STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 1986-1992
California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Sacramento, Ca.
District Attorney, San Bernardino, Ca.
District Attorney, Glendora, Ca.
District Attorney, Whittier, C
Attorney General, Sacramento, Ca.
District Attorney, Santa Ana, Ca.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
1987 Pacific Hospital of Long Beach
2776 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Ca. 90806
1996 Desert Hospital
1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca.
PROFESSIONAL CHIROPRACTIC COMMITTEES
1978.1979 Indiana State Political Action Staff
1980.1987 Liaison to State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1982.1988 Academic Officers Committee
Association of Chiropractic Colleges
1986.1987 Chiropractic Subcommittee for California Dept. of Industrial Accidents
1986.198 Panel on Faculty Load Council on Chiropractic Education
1989.1991 Chiropractic Health Associates, Chiropractic Health Network
1988.1989Task Force to establish hospital privileges for Chiropractors
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach
Buena Park Doctors Hospital
Coast Plaza Medical Center
Jupiter Hospital Corporation