Dr. Tabin spends at least three months per year in Asia working with his Nepalese counterparts directing Tilganga Eye Centre's efforts to provide an international standard of eye care and participating in the outreach programs.[citation needed] As the director of the Himalayan Cataract Project, he has over ten years experience administering an international charitable organization. [citation needed] He is a leader in both the local ophthalmologic community and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. [citation needed] Dr. Tabin is also the distinguished recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award[8] given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in recognition of his international humanitarian efforts.