Dr. Chung Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chung Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Medical Genetics. He holds a Program Director position for the Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program since 2020, after serving as Associate Program Director from 2017 to 2020. Dr. Lee’s clinical focus includes Biochemical Genetics and Clinical Genetics, with significant expertise in Genomics. He completed his medical education at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008 and has pursued further qualifications, including board certifications in Medical Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics, and Pediatrics. His residency was completed at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, and he underwent fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco. Throughout his career, Dr. Lee has received several honors including the Phi Beta Kappa recognition from Northwestern University and the Faculty Teaching Award from Stanford University in 2025. His contributions to the field have solidified his reputation in genetics and pediatric medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical focus in Medical Genetics, overseeing the Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Program.

Awards

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Summa cum laude

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Dr. Koch Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Faculty Teaching Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.