The CSCRS was founded in 1983 as the professional organization of colon and rectal surgeons in Canada. Currently there are over 100 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.

Membership Categories

To apply for membership, please select from one of the categories below.

Note: All membership applications will be reviewed by the Executive Committee for provisional approval, but are subject to the approval of the CSCRS membership at the Annual General Meeting each year.

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FELLOW MEMBER

A specialist in the field of colon and rectal surgery who is legally licensed to practice surgery in Canada.

Fellow Members must have received recognized formal training in colon and rectal surgery.

Dues: $250/year

Renewed annually

ASSOCIATE FELLOW

A surgeon who is active in the field of colon and rectal surgery or displays a major interest in the study of colon and rectal disease, and who is legally licensed to practice surgery in Canada.

This category also includes those currently undertaking fellowships in the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Dues: $100/year

Renewed annually

RESIDENT MEMBER

Full-time residents enrolled in an accredited Canadian postgraduate training program.

Dues: $0

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE

Conferred on colon and rectal surgeons and surgical trainees residing abroad.

*Two (2) letters of recommendation from active CSCRS Fellow Members must be submitted with the application

Dues: $100/year CDN

Renewed annually