Background
He was born in Tientsin, Chihli, China in 1896.
He was born in Tientsin, Chihli, China in 1896.
Yi-lin Mei recieved his Bacheor of Arts degree from University of Chicago, then Doctor of Medicine degree from Rush College, Chicago and Doctor of Philosophy from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore. He also studied at London School of Tropical Medicine.
Yi-lin Mei was a chief of Epidemiology Division, National Epidemic Prevention Bureau, professor of preventive medicine, Shanghai Medical College, senior expert. Ministry of Health Commissioner of Public Health, Municipality of Nanking and Director of Medical Department, Ministry of War.