Her drive has foreseen the establishment of Paediatric Cardiology as a clinical entity in Trinidad & Tobago. She has assisted with the introduction of Paediatric Open Heart Surgery and also the Paediatric Interventional Procedures, with the assistance of overseas colleagues and the Ministry of Health in Trinidad & Tobago.
As a member of the Paediatric Society of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Alexander has played a significant role in the planning of several paediatric conferences in the country.
These events brought together top local, regional and internationally recognised practitioners within the field, collectively sharing working knowledge to help further inform and educate the stakeholders within the sector.
Organisations + Associations:
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeon of Canada - FRCPC
• Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics - FAAP
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology - FACC
Notable Recognitions:
• St. Francois Girls College - Hall of Fame
• Awards from:
– Rotary Club of St. Augustine
– Rotary Club of New York - District 726
– Friends of Trinidad & Tobago - New York
Areas of interest:
• Structural anomalies of the aortic valve
• Cardiovascular risks of recreational and competitive sports in local youths