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For Ophthalmologists

ChOSEN ophthalmologists perform eye surgery in developing countries using only surgical techniques, equipment and facilities similar to those accessible in the USA in order to ensure that our patients receive the best possible treatment and care available.  In order to provide this high-level of service, ChOSEN ophthalmologists are required not only to volunteer their time and skill, but also to financially support the project in which they participate in.  Project costs vary depending on the volume of eye surgery performed and the length of the project.  Participating ophthalmologists are encouraged to bring with them their own non-disposable surgical instruments as well as technicians/assistants familiar with their operating routines.

If you are an ophthalmologist interested in joining ChOSEN in an upcoming project, please get in touch with us through the website link “Contact.” We look forward to hearing from you!   

For Evangelists

ChOSEN evangelists pray, sing, read scripture, preach and disseminate Bibles to the patients and their families throughout the duration of the eye surgery project. ChOSEN is inter-denominational and principally concerned with sharing the basic Gospel message of who Jesus Christ is and what Jesus Christ has done.  ChOSEN evangelists also prepare a daily worship service for the whole mission team prior to the commencement of surgery each day. A command of the native language is preferable but not essential for a participating evangelist. 

If you are an evangelist interested in joining ChOSEN in an upcoming project, please get in touch with us through the website link “Contact.” We look forward to hearing from you!

For Ancillary Helpers

Ancillary helpers include both medical and non-medical volunteers that aid in the overall eye surgery process. Medical volunteers include nurses, medical students, and surgical assistants. Non-medical volunteers include surgery flow coordinators and instrument sterilizers.  Surgery flow coordinators move patients in-and-out of the operating rooms and perform “odd-job” tasks for the mission team. In general, nurses and surgical assistants are brought from the practices of participating ophthalmologists, while non-medical volunteers are often family members of participating ophthalmologists. Nevertheless, ChOSEN projects are potentially open to any ancillary helper if a particular project need becomes available.   

If you are an ancillary helper interested in joining ChOSEN in an upcoming project, please get in touch with us through the website link “Contact.” We look forward to hearing from you!