The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) recently announced David Karcher, executive director/CEO, will retire effective December 31, 2018, and an active search for a new executive director is currently underway.
Karcher has reportedly served as the executive director/CEO of ASCRS since August 1981. Under his leadership, membership reportedly grew to more than 8,500, the organization has expanded from three to 65 employees, and its annual budget increased to more than $23 million. After his retirement, Karcher will reportedly act as a consultant for ASCRS through 2021.
ASCRS has reportedly launched a Search Committee to find candidates for the executive director position, with interviews expected to begin in late summer or early fall of 2017. All inquiries should be sent to Zara Sulayman at [email protected] or 202-737-6327 x 24.
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Source: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery