As a Fulbright Scholar, I will undertake a Master of Public Health to strengthen expertise in health systems, epidemiology, and public policy for paediatric chronic disease. With a focus on paediatric inflammatory bowel disease, I aim to use skills in research and advocacy to translate public health insights into improved outcomes for children.
Dr Stephanie Lee is an Australian Paediatric Registrar based at the Queensland Children’s Hospital and is training under the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Her work is shaped by a strong commitment to improving child health by bridging public health policy and clinical care. She has conducted research examining chronic gastrointestinal conditions and health service utilisation. As a Fulbright Scholar, she will undertake a Master of Public Health while researching models of care for chronic paediatric disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
As a Fulbright Scholar, Stephanie intends to explore how health systems, policy, and advocacy shape the lived experiences and outcomes of children and families. Stephanie aims to translate her public health leadership into equitable, sustainable improvements for children living with chronic disease.