Dr Cox received her MD degree from St. George's University School of Medicine, West Indies. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch, where she served as Chief Resident. She subsequently completed a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of South Florida. Dr Cox has been a member of the medical staff at Moffitt and the University of South Florida since 2007. She has held several clinical leadership roles, including Medical Director for ICU, Director of the Pulmonary Function Lab and Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services at Moffitt.