Oceanside Chat: L.I.T.E. Beyond Generations
Oceanside Chat: L.I.T.E. Beyond Generations
Oceanside Chat
What NO ONE Tells You About Being a Female Surgeon | Purpose: Why Medicine?
44 minutes Posted Jan 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
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The journey to becoming a surgeon is grueling, and few know this fact more intimately than a surgical resident does.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Alexandra Johns MD, MPH, dives into her own journey to medicine and provides valuable insight into the importance of building a brand as a med school applicant. She details some of the hardships of pursuing such a career, including infertility, policy, and struggles within the medical system. She also discusses the future of medicine and what AI could mean for physicians.

Host: Irene Qin, Chief of Staff and Director of Multimedia at Oceanside Perspective