Physicians

In a continuing effort to provide professionals in the field with up-to-date and useful information, the ASCRS offers a variety of educational materials and other useful tools on this Web site:

• Join the ASCRS 
• Education
  • CARSEP (Colon And Rectal Self Assessment Educational Program)
  • Residency Training Programs in Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • ASCRS Textbook – Adheres to the principals of evidence-based practice and utilizes ASCRS practice parameters
  • Core Subjects – Developed by the ABCRS and ASCRS to assist in the education and maintenance of certification process of colon and rectal surgeons
  • Annual Meeting Webcasts
• ASCRS Research Foundation – Learn more about the ASCRS Research Foundation and its important role, read the latest Foundation News, and view a listing of Research Foundation leadership.
• Learn about grant and award opportunities offered to promote research in the field of colorectal surgery, access application forms, and read information on past grant winners.
• Read the latest ASCRS Newsletter.

• Access Diseases of the Colon and Rectum (DCR), the official journal of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

• ASCRS Career Center – search for employment opportunities or find a healthcare professional.

• Looking for a Practice Opportunity? 

• Learn about Colorectal Regional Societies in your area.

• Inherited colorectal cancer registries. A source of continuing education for physicians and allied health professionals, as well as patients and their families.

• Position Statements. Statements approved by the ASCRS on topics of interest.

• Practice Parameters. These parameters have been published in Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.

• Read about the International Council of Coloproctology (ICCP)