Li Chan, courtesy name Jianzhai, was born around the 16th century. In his youth, he was a county scholar with extraordinary talent, but he did not covet fame or fortune, remaining detached from worldly affairs. He devoted himself to the study of medicine, extensively reading medical texts, and possessed profound medical theories and rich clinical experience. He practiced medicine in various regions of Jiangxi and Fujian provinces, achieving remarkable results and earning widespread praise. He was an expert in medical education. His work, Yixue Rumen (1575), in 9 volumes, is a well-rounded medical text that integrates medical theory with poetry and prose, greatly facilitating beginners. It is considered an excellent Yixue Rumen classic. In his scholarly pursuits, he was diligent in seeking ancient teachings, widely absorbing the strengths of others, and incorporating his own insights. He set strict and specific requirements for the moral cultivation that beginners in medicine should possess, exerting a profound influence on medical students in establishing noble professional ethics and mastering basic medical techniques.

1. Diligently seeking ancient teachings, widely absorbing the strengths of others, and incorporating his own insights. He "gathered the theories of various schools and appended his own judgments afterward," adept at absorbing the strengths of different schools. For example, in discussing meridians and collaterals, materia medica, the theory of five movements and six climates, zang-fu organs, and the diagnosis of form, color, and pulse, he synthesized the theories of various schools, combined them with his own clinical practice, and provided reasonable discussions, offering much inspiration to later generations.
2. Advocating medical ethics, setting a model in medical education. He particularly emphasized strict and specific requirements for the moral cultivation that beginners in medicine must possess, exerting a profound influence on medical students in establishing noble professional ethics and mastering basic medical techniques. He can be considered an outstanding medical educator with both knowledge and experience.