Zaiba Malik, MD

To create lasting change, ophthalmology must embrace the impact of sponsorship and advocacy—empowering the next generation of leaders with not just knowledge, but the opportunities to excel.

Effective networking involves developing relationships with other people, sharing relevant information and resources, and providing mutual support and encouragement on the path to reaching your goals.

In a profession that values super subspecialization, combined with a society that pigeonholes physicians into corners, I often felt I didn’t fit into one job title with my varied passions and cross interests.