It's National Volunteer Week
ASCRS Thanks Its Tireless Volunteers
The leadership and education produced throughout the year and at the ASCRS Annual Meeting would not be possible without the dedication of physician volunteers.
From the Executive Committee helping guide the direction of the Society to those on Clinical Committees to those proctoring skills transfer labs at the Annual Meeting to those meeting with their local lawmakers in advocacy efforts, the success of the Society and the profession depends on ASCRS members.
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, thank you for all you do!
Interested in getting involved? Email [email protected] with information about an area where you think you’d like to serve.
Andrew Kao, MD, Honored as the ASCRS Foundation Volunteer of the Year
The 2024 ASCRS Foundation Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year, Andrew Kao, MD, of Bakersfield, California, was recognized at the ASCRS Annual Meeting in Boston a few weeks ago.
Dr. Kao's dedication to providing advanced ophthalmic treatment and his volunteer work truly embody the spirit of service. From performing sight-restoring surgeries to training young surgeons, his contributions to the field of ophthalmology are invaluable.
Congratulations and thank you, Dr. Kao!
Give the Gift of Sight with the ASCRS Foundation
This National Volunteer Week, commit to learning about the opportunities available to give back and provide the gift of sight through the charitable cataract surgery work of the ASCRS Foundation’s Operation Sight program.
Operation Sight is powered by a nationwide network of volunteer surgeons and their colleagues from ASCRS and other established organizations. Operation Sight volunteers are committed to caring for those who could not otherwise afford life-changing cataract surgery. Learn more about getting involved directly or through financial support.
50 Years | 50 States Video Feature
In honor of the 50th anniversary of ASCRS, member ophthalmologists from the 50 states are sending in their perspectives on the Society, its impact on their career, and its influence on the specialty as a whole.
Stay tuned each week from April 2024 through April 2025 for a new perspective.
This week’s “50 Years | 50 States” perspective comes from the ASCRS Foundation Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year, Andrew Kao, MD. Dr. Kao talks about the impact ASCRS has had on his career.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Live: In-person education and networking coming to nine cities across the U.S.
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 25–28, 2025 | Los Angeles, California
- CME 24/7: Your source for the latest online CME from ASCRS; member login required
- Calculators and Tools: Essential tools for your practice
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