IYF Leadership Speaker Series
Geoff Tabin
Co-Founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project Professor of Ophthalmology and Global Medicine at Stanford University
> about the speaker:
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He has published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles, two books and a dozen book chapters related to his work in ophthalmology and the developing world
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Dr. Tabin was also the fourth person to climb the Seven Summits
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In 1994, Dr. Tabin established the Himalayan Cataract Project with his colleague Dr. Sanduk Rui
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On an 8-day expedition to Ethiopia covered by National Geographic in 2009, Dr. Tabin and his team completed over 900 surgeries in just eight days
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In 2009, Dr. Tabin was presented with Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award by Dalai Lama
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Dr. Tabin is also the distinguished recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in recognition of his international humanitarian efforts
> topic Description:
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Shares his story on how he started the international social movement and the impact that he has personally made to teach practical life lessons
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Inspires people to make and keep their promises
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Speaks on the importance of individual responsibility in times of COVID-19
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Touches on the individual actions that students can take to fight the current crisis
> date & time
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July 29 (Wed.), EDT & PDT
> topic Description:
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His journey towards focusing on cataract surgeries in the Himalayas area
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Overcoming difficulties and challenges
> Speaker’s Link