Alumni Stories: Andrea Hayes-Dixon '87, MED '91

From Winter Carnival to breaking barriers in pediatric surgery
Andrea Hayes-Dixon '87 MED '91 on Dartmouth, innovation and the courage to lead.

"Andrea Hayes-Dixon '87 Med '91 is a nationally recognized pediatric surgeon whose career has combined clinical innovation, research and advocacy. In 2002, she became the first African American woman in the United States to be board-certified in pediatric surgery.

In an interview with The Dartmouth, Hayes-Dixon reflected on her undergraduate years, Winter Carnival memories and the experiences that shaped her career."

Article by Isabel Menna, published Feburary 6, 2026

https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/02/menna-from-winter-carnival-to-breaking-barriers-in-pediatric-surgery