Stephanie Lee MDAssociate Director of Advising

Dr. Lee has years of experience using her expertise in writing, editing, and medicine to help students showcase their unique personalities and demonstrate their passion for medicine.

Stephanie Lee MD, MedSchoolCoach

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Bio

Dr. Lee is a double board-certified pediatrician and preventive medicine/public health specialist. As a high school senior, she was accepted to multiple Ivy League universities but decided on Boston University’s seven-year medical program to pursue her dreams of becoming a physician. She completed her pediatrics training at the University of California, Irvine/Children’s Hospital Orange County, a combined residency program. Afterward, she trained in preventive medicine at the University of South Carolina/Prisma Health, another combined residency program. Dr. Lee has successfully mentored students on the pros and cons of traditional and nontraditional pathways to medicine and has served on admissions committees for residency programs. Additionally, she has a background in medical journalism and magazine editing and loves helping students tell their unique stories about their commitment to medicine.

Education

Undergraduate: BS, Boston University
Medical School: MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital of Orange County/UCI
Fellowship: Prisma Health/University of South Carolina

Specialty

Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Public Health

Fun Fact

Dr. Lee spent a week in Costa Rica with OneWorld Health, caring for children in underserved areas. As a result, she developed strong Spanish-speaking skills!

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