Welcome to the CSCRS

The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons encourages the highest professional and educational standards among surgeons in order to provide the best possible care for all individuals affected by colorectal disease. The diverse membership includes academic colon rectal surgeons as well as community surgeons who specialize in colon and rectal surgery and practice in urban and rural locations.

Our mission is to promote optimal management of colorectal diseases through education and research.

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LIVE WEBINAR
Fluorescence-Guided Surgery: A Focus on Colon and Rectal Procedures
Tuesday, June 2nd at 11am EST
Presented by Stryker

Join Stryker, along with Dr. Sami Chadi and Dr. Matthew AlbertJoin Dr. Sami Chadi and Dr. Matthew Albert for a live webinar focused on fluorescence imaging technology in colorectal surgery. The world-renowned surgeons will discuss various techniques, applications, and benefits of fluorescence imaging technology for colorectal procedures. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A session!

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Congratulations to the 2019 CSCRS Operating Grant Recipients!

Dr. Nancy Baxter & Dr. Fahima Dossa for their protocol entitled, "Endoscopist Experience and Colonoscopy-Related Complications: A Population-Based Study"

Dr. Roy Hajjar & Dr. Carole. S. Richard for their protocol entitled,"The Relation Between the Gut Microbiota and Colorectal Cancer"

 

 

Membership


There are over 175 members including young surgical trainees who are resident members. The membership includes surgeons in all provinces of Canada, and there are a number of members in other countries including the USA. The diverse membership includes academic colon rectal surgeons as well as community surgeons who specialize in colon and rectal surgery and practice in urban and rural locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

To pay your membership dues, simply click on the ‘Make Payment’ link under ‘Membership’ and it will take you to the payment page. You will need to know the amount of your dues or what category of membership you are (Fellow or Associate Fellow), insert your first and last name, and insert any other amount if you would like to make a donation. Note that Residents are not charged for their membership.
To become a member of the CSCRS, please click on the ‘Membership’ menu item located on the home page and then click on the drop down menu ‘Join Now’. Complete the online application or Download the Application form and complete the application form. You will be notified as soon as your application is reviewed by the CSCRS Executive Committee.
Benefits of membership include: Discounted registration rates to the Canadian Surgery Forum, complimentary tickets to the annual CSCRS Research Dinner, advocate support for the specialty of Colorectal Surgery, networking with peers, access to member news and research programs and so much more!.
The annual CSCRS Research Program provides research grant funding to competitive research projects in colorectal surgery. You must be a member of the CSCRS to be considered eligible to receive a grant. For more information about the CSCRS Research Program, please visit the Research page by clicking on the ‘Research' menu item on the home page and you will see ‘CSCRS Research Application’ appear.
The CSCRS looks for support in sponsorship every year in order to run its research program and other membership services. If you are interested in becoming a CSCRS sponsor, please call the CSCRS Office at 613-882-6510 or email Ms. Jasmin Lidington : jlidington@cags-accg.ca
You can submit a clinical trial study by forwarding it to the CSCRS Office at CSCRS@cscrs.ca for presentation and discussion at the Canadian Surgery Forum in September. For more information please call the CSCRS Office at 613-882-6510.