A Southampton graduate Alex is a GP in Southampton.

As well as still working as a GP partner she is also a member of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Medical Committee, and is involved in the BMA, having previously served on its Council and chaired two of the national committees.

Currently she is an officer of the South Central Regional Council.

Between 1999 and 2008 she was elected by the profession to serve on the General Medical Council, and has a particular interest in medical education and equality and diversity.

A BMA medalist, Alex also holds a Masters degree in health policy and management from Columbia University in New York.