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Alexandra Keir, MD, MS
Pediatric Resident Physician at Boston Children's Hospital
Alexandra Keir, MD, MS is a first-year resident physician in pediatrics at the Boston Combined Residency Program, which includes both Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center.1 She graduated from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine as a David Geffen merit scholar.1
Dr. Keir has a unique background as a three-time cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with three different types of cancer at ages 2, 7, and 14.23 This personal experience has significantly influenced her career path and research interests.
Professional Background
- Current Position: Pediatric Resident Physician at Boston Children's Hospital (since June 2024)1
- Previous Experience:
Education and Research
Dr. Keir holds a Master's degree in Global Health Sciences from UCSF.1 Her research interests include:
- Clinical pediatric hematology-oncology
- Cancer clinical research capacity-building
- Ethics of resource allocation
- Improvement of quality and inequities in care, particularly in resource-constrained environments1
Advocacy and Interests
As a cancer survivor and advocate, Dr. Keir is actively involved in:
- Pediatric hematology-oncology research
- Global health support and education
- Disability and chronic illness advocacy1
Her long-term goal is to become a pediatric oncologist, inspired by her personal experiences with cancer as a child.2
