Abdourahmane Ndong is a medical doctor and a public health specialist. He is currently a general surgeon and assistant professor at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal. After completion of his general surgery residency in Dakar, he trained in laparoscopic surgery at Queen Mary University of London. Abdourahmane participates regularly as a volunteer in surgical campaigns for disadvantaged populations, and is particularly interested in minimally invasive and global surgery. On completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Abdourahmane aims to participate in training the next generation of general and laparoscopic surgeons in Senegal and across Africa. He hopes his efforts will give communities better access to surgery.