About Us

The Optics is web-based initiative that partners with the Department of Ophthalmology and the Students for Blindness Prevention (SBP) group at the George Washington University School of Medicine (GW). Our aim is to increase ophthalmology education, research, and volunteer opportunities within the GW and DC communities. 

Our Team

  • Jason Dossantos

    Co-Founder
    SBP President
    Class of 2024

  • Braedon Murdock, MD

    Co-Founder
    Resident Advisor
    PGY-3

  • Sarthak Shah

    Co-Founder
    SBP Vice President
    Class of 2024

  • Julie Thomasian

    Co-Founder
    SBP Secretary & Journal Club Lead
    Class of 2023

  • Devin Hill

    Co-Founder
    SBP Treasurer and Volunteer Coordinator
    Class of 2024

  • Tyler Muser

    Lead Website Developer Class of 2025

  • Nitya Kumar

    Social Media Coordinator Class of 2026

  • Sahak Hovsepian

    SBP Children’s National Research & Volunteer Coordinator Class of 2024