William Makana Lee

Bio

William Lee is a fourth-year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) pursuing a career in Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His clinical interests include microsurgery, craniofacial reconstruction, and innovation in surgical education. As President of the EVMS Plastic Surgery Interest Group, he founded a funded summer research program, developed educational initiatives for medical students, and expanded access to mentorship and research opportunities. His research, which focuses on surgical education, workforce trends, and emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, has been presented at regional and national meetings. He was awarded the EVMS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2025 Leadership Award and the 2026 Research Award for his work and commitment. William also selected as a 2025 AAPS Cannon Scholar. Before medical school, William graduated an Echols Scholar from the University of Virginia (2023) and served as a volunteer EMT for five years, an experience that continues to shape his patient-centered approach to medicine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys tennis, long-distance running, and mentoring students pursuing careers in surgery.