Lei Choi

Lei Choi is a Professor and Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the UCSF School of Medicine, affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. She holds roles such as Medical Director of the Lean Promotion Office under the Office of the CEO. Her education includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering/Biology from Princeton University (1992), MD from Duke University (1996), residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University (1999), and an MPH in Health Services & Mgmt from Tufts University (2004).

Dr. Choi’s research focuses on healthcare quality improvement, medical education innovation, and antibiotic stewardship. She integrates lean leadership principles to optimize healthcare systems and train future clinicians. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and operational efficiency, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and patient safety.

Her publications highlight themes like graduate medical education reforms, faculty development in quality metrics, and clinical protocols for antibiotic use in cystic fibrosis patients. While no awards are listed here, her work reflects contributions to evidence-based healthcare practices and system-level improvements.

Dr. Choi’s roles involve leading initiatives that align clinical learning environments with health system priorities, reflecting her commitment to advancing both educational and operational excellence in medicine.