Cale Li MDAdvisor

Dr. Li served on the admissions committee at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is versed in working with all kinds of students, including “non-traditional” applicants. He also draws upon years of training as a stage actor and director to deliver quality mock interviews.

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Bio

Dr. Li graduated with distinction in Theater Studies and pre-medicine from Duke University, where he received accolades in directing and playwriting. During his time in college, he served multiple summers in rural Beijing, teaching at a school for migrant workers’ children. Ever since then, mentorship has been a huge part of his life.

He attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he served on the admissions committee and was a mentor to junior medical students. He completed his intern year in Internal Medicine at NYU School of Medicine, having the privilege to serve during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Li currently works as a medical journalist and full-time writer.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: NYU School of Medicine

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Dr. Li has acted in and directed numerous Shakespeare productions, including Coriolanus, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and A Winter's Tale. His favorite role has been recently playing Edgar in King Lear.

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