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Being a physician is a privilege because your skills can truly change a life.
Restoring sight gives someone back their independence, and using your gifts in volunteer service is one of the most meaningful, impactful ways to make a difference in our world.
My full-time job is leading Eye Corps, a nonprofit in Tanzania focused on curing blindness. We have restored vision to nearly 10,000 people, creating change through service, education, equipment and entrepreneurship.
But for the first 25 years of my career, I