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bigger than ourselves and experience
the joy of giving."
Dr. Chang will continue as a
member of the Board of Directors
during a transition period and said
he will "always support the Founda-
tion and its initiatives."
"In my experience, many oph-
thalmologists feel grateful to have
received outstanding training in a
truly rewarding specialty, and they
want to give back. Supporting the
ASCRS Foundation is a great way
for anterior segment surgeons to do
this," Dr. Chang said.
at Tufts University School of Medi-
cine, where she has taught for more
than 25 years. She co-founded Eye
Corps Inc., a 501(c)(3) based in
Tanzania with the mission of reduc-
ing cataract blindness by supporting
in-country cataract services, and
currently serves as its chief executive
officer.
Dr. MacDonald said that she
looks forward to continuing the
established success of the Founda-
tion while finding more ways for
members to get involved, facilitating
cross-pollination among differ-
ent non-profits, and working with
industry to explore ways to bring
sustainable eyecare to low-resource
settings.
"Following in David's footsteps is
a daunting task but an amazing op-
portunity. I am very lucky to be able
to carry on with his vision for the
Foundation and will work hard to do
him justice as I consider him a dear
friend and colleague," Dr. MacDonald
said.
Dr. MacDonald emphasized the
benefit volunteer surgeons receive
from giving of their time.
"In 2023, we hear a lot about
physician burnout," Dr. MacDonald
said. "I think getting involved in
volunteerism in the United States or
internationally is a way to reconnect
to our profession and join with our
colleagues to be part of something
