Sandra Oh: From fictional doctor to honorary graduate

THE name Sandra Oh immediately conjures up images of the iconic Dr Cristina Yang from Grey’s Anatomy.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Her razor-sharp wit, unflinching confidence and the unforgettable “twisted sisterhood” she shared with Meredith Grey became the gold standard for friendship goals.

For many, Yang wasn't just a character; she was a phenomenon one we're still chasing in our own lives. But Oh is far more than just Yang. And once again, she’s proving she’s a force to be reckoned with, both on and off-screen. This time, Oh isn’t scrubbing in to save lives in a fictional operating room. She's stepping into the spotlight as a “doctor for real’ - well, honorary doctor, but who's counting?

Oh was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Dartmouth College, joining the Class of 2025 as their commencement speaker. And while Cristina Yang’s medical brilliance was scripted, this moment was all Oh's.