Dr. Michael Lee

Professor

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Biography

Michael Jihoon Lee, MD, is a distinguished professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on degenerative spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal column tumors, spinal deformity, and spinal cord disorders. Dr. Lee has contributed extensively to the field through over 150 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts focused on spinal conditions and surgical treatments. He is a principal investigator on various research studies aimed at identifying risk factors for post-operative complications and enhancing lumbar spine surgical techniques. In addition to his research work, he is dedicated to educating the next generation of medical professionals by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, concentrating on the surgical treatment of complex spinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Lee has chaired numerous spinal surgery teaching courses and served as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He has received various grants to support his research endeavors and has been invited to present his work at both national and international conferences. In 2013, he was recognized on the list of Doctors America by Doctors, Inc.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Operative Performance Search Institute • Chicago, IL

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Awards

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Gerald Laros Faculty Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Surgical Dynamics Endowed Chair for Spine Surgery

2015-01-01
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Inaugural Class Faculty

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy