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Interview: Dr. Alexa Canady Teaches Us To Remain Calm In the Face of Obstacles - Voice and Viewpoint

By NNPA Newswire Hailing from Lansing, Michigan, Dr. Alexa Canady is the first African American woman in the United States to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Canady went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, as well as her medical doctorate. She also graduated cum laude in medical school. Dr. Canady […]

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