In the words of one Global Outreach Commission member, this is like being the first ever Rookie of the Year in baseball.
Via fellow global partner Dr. John Kempen:
American Academy of Opthalmology honors Young Ophthalmologist for his work in Sub-Saharan Africa:
Dr. John M. Cropsey is the recipient of the Academy’s inaugural Artemis Award. He has led significant efforts to deliver and improve vital eye care services to some of the most medically underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
You can read the entire release and see some great pictures.