Dr Alex completed her medical degree at the University of Sydney before undertaking her hospital training at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. She then spent several years doing additional hospital training in emergency and obstetrics, followed by three years of paediatric training at Westmead Children's Hospital. She found her calling in general practice, and relocated to the Southern Highlands to complete her GP training. Dr Alex, her husband and 2 young children now call the Highlands home.