Ben C. Li

Dr. Ben C. Li is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as Director of Obstetrics and Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), where he oversees clinical services for high-risk pregnancies in a major safety-net hospital setting.

Dr. Li's educational background includes:

• B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley (2002, Magna Cum Laude)
• M.D. from University of California, San Francisco (2006)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas (2010, Administrative Chief Resident)
• Fellowship in Medical Genetics at UCSF (2013)
• Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UCSF (2015)
• Teaching Scholars Program at UCSF (2015)

His research program focuses on high-risk obstetrics with particular emphasis on underserved and immigrant health populations. Dr. Li investigates disparities in prenatal diagnostics and health care delivery systems, developing interventions to improve outcomes for vulnerable patient groups. His work bridges clinical practice with medical education, creating innovative curriculum for resident and medical student training in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Li's scholarly publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach connecting obstetrics, genetics, and neonatology. His research examines rare genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities as they relate to pregnancy complications and fetal development, with implications for prenatal diagnosis and management.

Dr. Li has received exceptional recognition for his teaching excellence:

• CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education (2020)
• Multiple Outstanding Resident Teaching Awards (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016)
• Exceptional Faculty Award in Medical Student Teaching (2011, 2016)
• Ted Adams Award from Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (2012)
• Special Recognition Award for Leadership in Medical Student Education (2015)

As a clinical leader, Dr. Li has developed specialized training programs addressing the unique challenges of providing obstetric care in underserved communities. His leadership in the Multidisciplinary Approach to the Placenta Service (MAPS) and UCSF Pregnancy and Cardiac Treatment (PACT) Program demonstrates his commitment to comprehensive, team-based care for complex obstetric conditions.

Dr. Li's work consistently emphasizes equitable care delivery, medical education excellence, and innovative approaches to addressing health disparities in maternal-fetal medicine.