David Hunter Cherwek, MD
Award for Global Ophthalmology
Dr. David Hunter Cherwek has dedicated his career to the growing field of global ophthalmology and has always enjoyed connecting talented eye health professionals around the world.
Through the David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award for Global Ophthalmology, we will connect promising, ophthalmology residents and fellows outside of the United States with an opportunity to attend the Global Ophthalmology Summit to examine how they can best find mentorship, inspiration and opportunities to include global eye health into their career.
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This award and accompanying travel grant will be presented to an outstanding ophthalmology resident or fellow that has shown extraordinary promise to contribute to global ophthalmology.
Eligibility
Ophthalmology residents and fellows outside of the United States with a sincere interest and passion for a career-long commitment to global ophthalmology are able to apply. To submit an application for the award you must submit an abstract for the Global Ophthalmology Summit. In your application you will be required to share (500 words) how you plan to contribute to improving global eye care. Applications for the 2025 award will open early 2025. Please check back then. ​
Awardee
The following promising ophthalmology residents and fellows practicing outside of the United States have been given the honor of being named the David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award for Global Ophthalmology awardee: ​
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2024:
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​Hari Bhadari Anand (India)
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2023:
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Mattan Arazi (Israel) - in person
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Akshay Wagh (India) - virtual
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