Dr. Victoria Alex

Dr. Alex obtained her medical degree from the University of the Gambia, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. She was awarded the best graduating medical student of her year and was the youngest graduating medical doctor from the university. Dr. Alex currently practices medicine at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.

About

Dr. Victoria Alex, MBChB, is a licensed medical officer (general practitioner) with nearly four years of clinical experience and over five years of experience creating high-quality health content. She is passionate about educating patients and equipping them with the knowledge needed to make better decisions about their health and lifestyles.

She obtained her medical degree from the University of the Gambia, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, where she was awarded the best graduating medical student of her year.

Dr. Alex currently works as a general practitioner at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in The Gambia, a position she has held since 2021. Her clinical interests include public health, maternal and child health, and emergency medicine.

Education

Dr. Victoria Alex obtained her MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at The University of The Gambia in 2021. She graduated as the best medical student of her year, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement throughout her medical training.

 

Professional Accomplishments

Current Role: Medical Officer (General Practitioner) at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, The Gambia (2021–present).

Academic Achievement: Awarded best graduating medical student of her year at the University of the Gambia.

Health Writing: Over 5 years of experience creating high-quality health content for various platforms.

Clinical Interests: Public health education, maternal and child health care, emergency medicine and intensive care.

Memberships: Member of the Association of Resident Doctors, The Gambia.

 

Published Articles

Dr. Alex has contributed to peer-reviewed medical literature, including research on gynecological conditions:

Management Dilemma of Multiple Submucous Fibroids in Virgo Intacta – MedCrave Online

 

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