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.
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
Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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!
The first two years of medical school can be incredibly daunting. Attending lecture after lecture, taking two to three exams[...]
Check out our list of the medical schools in Texas to see if one of these schools is a good[...]
In a round table discussion, medical school admissions deans Dr. Leila Amiri from the University of Vermont Larner College of[...]
Thinking about applying to medical school? Discover what high school students need to know about obtaining a career in medicine.
DownloadGet ready for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 with this free guide to study planning and resource utilization.
Download