Mi Jung Lee

Mi Jung Lee, PhD, OTR, is a health services researcher and occupational therapist with expertise in health informatics, outcomes research, and VA analytic and implementation projects. Her funded research addresses critical gaps in Veteran healthcare access and outcomes, with particular emphasis on rural healthcare access, geographic disparities, and rehabilitation. She specializes in the analysis of large healthcare datasets and electronic health records, translating research into practical health solutions, and her work includes developing data-driven clinical tools and national guidelines for home assessment and modification to improve patient outcomes. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Lee leads multiple VA-funded studies and is a recipient of a Career Development Award from the VHA Office of Rural Health.