APDCRS

Advanced HALS and TAMIS Residents’ and Fellows’ Workshop
2024-12-06 02:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | AdventHealth Nicholson Center, 404 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL, 34747, United States

2024 CARSITE EXAM DATES
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-20
The 2024 CARSITE will be given between Friday, November 15th through Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. (The exam will not be given on Sunday, November 17.)
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
The Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery offers the Colon and Rectal Surgery In-Training Examination (CARSITE) during the fall of each residency year. CARSITE is a 150-question, computer-based multiple-choice examination administered through the web service Internet Testing Systems (ITS). The exam is an instrument provided to Program Directors as an evaluation tool to assess residents’ progress. CARSITE examinations may be administered to all residents in an accredited position.

15th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course
2024-10-31 - 2024-11-02 | Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E,, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States

2024 ABCRS Oral Examination
2024-09-28 04:00 - 13:00 | Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Oral (Certifying) Examination will be administered at the Omni Chicago Hotel. Please visit abcrs.org for additional details.

Public Comment Deadline - CRS Training Requirements
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-25
Program Directors and Associate Program Directors,

As we have discussed at the last two APDCRS meetings, every ten years the ACGME requires our specialty to review and revise the training requirements for CRS residencies. Last year, some of you provided comment on the “CRS Themes and Insights” document that was the foundation for the common program requirement revision. The CRS Review Committee (RC) of the ACGME announced on 8/12/24 that the program requirement revision is now open for public comment. Please visit https://www.acgme.org/programs-and-institutions/programs/review-and-comment/; scroll down to the Program Requirements for Review section and check out the Colon and Rectal Surgery section.

The comment period is open until 9/25/24. While the RC does not feel there was major or significant change in the requirements, there was some fine tuning. There is a document called the Impact Statement that covers the rationale behind the changes. The Program Requirements document follows.

The RC is continuing to work on reviewing the Case Log Minimums and will advise the APDCRS once that work has concluded. (Case Log Minimums are not directly in the requirements to allow greater flexibility for adjustments)

We strongly encourage our members to review and provide comments; utilize the review and comment form on the above link. This is your opportunity to provide input! All comments will be reviewed and be taken under consideration by the RC prior to the final approval of the requirements by the ACGME.
Regards,
Rebecca Hoedema, MD
President, APDCRS

2024 APDCRS Robotic Training Courses (Summer Course)
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-25
Description:
Join us for the exclusive robotic training courses offered by the Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgeons (APDCRS) in collaboration with Intuitive Surgical. This prestigious program, now in its thirteenth year, provides hands-on training designed specifically for colon and rectal surgery fellows and program directors.

June Course

Target Audience: Fellows needing more time to fulfill course requirements or seeking a springboard to practice at training’s end.
Objective: Tailored for those focusing on expanding console experience.
Dates: June 24, June 25.

Course Features:

Collaborative training with da Vinci expertise.
Combination of peer-led didactic and hands-on surgeon-led procedural training.
Expectation of earning a robotic Training Equivalency Certificate from Intuitive.
Supplemental instructional webinars throughout the academic year.

Location: Intuitive Training Center, Atlanta, GA.
Registration: APDCRS-affiliated Program Directors are encouraged to apply. Selected fellows must complete preliminary da Vinci system-training and documented robotic case experience.
Additional Notes: The Surgeon-Led Course is a significant component, emphasizing practical surgical applications and skill development. We strongly encourage all participants to attend every scheduled webinar for a comprehensive learning experience. Please click here for more information about the program.

2024 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-04 | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
Save the Date – June 1-4, 2024.
For more information, visit the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Future Annual Meetings.

2024 Annual Program Directors and Coordinators Meeting
2024-05-03 04:00 - 2024-05-04 13:00 | Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Coordinators Meeting: Friday, May 3, 2024
Program Directors Meeting: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Check back later for registration information.

2024 SAGES Annual Meeting
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-20 | Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Mission
The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care.

Save the Date: SAGES 2024 Annual Meeting April 17-20.

Visit SAGES website for more information

2024 USC Division of Colorectal Surgery 8th Annual Advanced Endoscopic and Endo-Luminal Surgery Course
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-05, 2024-03-06 - 2024-03-08 | Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, United States
All current ACGME Colorectal Surgery Fellows are cordially invited to participate in the 8th Annual Advanced Endoscopic and Endo-luminal Surgery Course.

2024 ABCRS Written Examination
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07
The ABCRS Written (Qualifying) Examination is scheduled on Thursday, March 7 and will be administered through the Pearson VUE Testing Centers. Visit abcrs.org for more details.

2024 APDCRS Robotic Training Course (Spring Course)
2024-02-27 - 2024-03-01 | Intuitive Training Center, Atlanta Georgia
Join us for the exclusive robotic training courses offered by the Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgeons (APDCRS) in collaboration with Intuitive Surgical. This prestigious program, now in its thirteenth year, provides hands-on training designed specifically for colon and rectal surgery fellows and program directors.
Spring Course

Target Audience: Fellows in high-volume robotic programs.
Objective: Designed for those who can meet the minimum training requirements earlier in their academic journey.
Dates: February 28, February 29, March 1.

Course Features:

Collaborative training with da Vinci expertise.
Combination of peer-led didactic and hands-on surgeon-led procedural training.
Expectation of earning a robotic Training Equivalency Certificate from Intuitive.
Supplemental instructional webinars throughout the academic year.

Location: Intuitive Training Center, Atlanta, GA.
Registration: APDCRS-affiliated Program Directors are encouraged to apply. Selected fellows must complete preliminary da Vinci system-training and documented robotic case experience.
Additional Notes: The Surgeon-Led Course is a significant component, emphasizing practical surgical applications and skill development. We strongly encourage all participants to attend every scheduled webinar for a comprehensive learning experience. Please click here for more information about the program.

14th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-11 | Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E,, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
We are delighted to invite the ACGME Colon and Rectal Surgery residents to participate in the 14th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course in Cleveland, OH! This course is a much anticipated experience and we have an impressive faculty including Past Presidents of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as leaders in the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The agenda will include a mix of talks, panels, and small groups to provide participants with essential knowledge and a unique perspective as residents prepare for their future in the “real world”.
The Career Course will be held on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Meeting registration fee, hotel and meals are all covered through generous grants from our corporate sponsors. Space is limited to the first 70 board eligible colon and rectal surgery residents, so early registration is encouraged!
Deadline for registration is September 30, 2023, or until all slots are filled. Register early via the following link to reserve a spot for this year’s course: 14th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course 2023
Please feel free to contact Kelly Stamberger, GME Administrator, with any questions or concerns regarding the course at kelly.stamberger@uhhospitals.org.
Best Regards,
Sharon L. Stein, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Program Director, Colorectal Surgery Residency
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Division of Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
Emily Steinhagen, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Division of Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
Michael A. Valente, DO, FACS, FASCRS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine
Program Director, Colorectal Surgery Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Department of Colorectal Surgery
Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute
Cleveland, OH

2023 CARSITE EXAM DATES
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-08
The 2023 CARSITE will be given between Friday, November 3, 2023 and Wednesday, November 8, 2023. (The exam will not be given on Sunday, November 5.)
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
The Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery offers the Colon and Rectal Surgery In-Training Examination (CARSITE) during the fall of each residency year. CARSITE is a 150 question, computer-based multiple choice examination administered through the web service Internet Testing Systems (ITS). The exam is an instrument provided to Program Directors as an evaluation tool to assess residents’ progress. CARSITE examinations may be administered to all residents in an accredited position.
ORDER FORM
Program Directors will be notified when registration material is available. In order to receive this information in a timely manner, it is important that program contact information be kept up-to-date on this website and on the ABCRS website.
Syed Husain, MD, CARSITE Chair
Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery
20600 Eureka Road, Suite 600
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: (734) 282-9400
Fax: (734) 282-9402

Advanced HALS and TAMIS Residents Workshop
2023-10-25 03:00 - 12:30 | Boston BioSkills Lab, 1 Hartwell Place, 1st Floor, Lexington, MA
This intense, one-day course is designed for colon and rectal surgery residents and fellows who want to fine-tune their HALS colectomy and TAMIS skills. The didactic session is packed with technical insights aimed at shortening the learning curve, addressing the management of intraoperative complications, and pushing the MIS Envelope. Click here to register and learn more!

2023 ACS Clinical Congress
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-26 | Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Congress is the premier surgical education event of the year. Mark your calendars for October 22-26, 2023, in Boston to join us for the latest in clinical and non-clinical education, networking, and more.

For more information visit American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

2023 ABCRS Oral Examination
2023-09-09 04:00 - 13:00 | Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Please visit the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery for more information.

APDCRS Robotics Course
2023-06-19 04:00 - 2023-06-21 13:00
The APDCRS Robotic Training Program is a collaborative effort by Intuitive Surgical and the Association of Program Directors for Colon and Rectal Surgery.

2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-06 | Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, Washington
Learning Objectives
The purpose of the 2023 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting is to ensure high-quality patient care by advancing the science through research and education for prevention and management of disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. At the conclusion of this meeting, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between medical management, surgical interventions, and treatment strategies for benign medical conditions such as diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and endometriosis.
Illustrate surgical techniques and medical management for the treatment of anorectal conditions.
Construct management strategies and treatment plans appropriate for malignant conditions.
Apply appropriate management techniques and treatment strategies for pelvic floor disorders.
Demonstrate effective management techniques for perioperative complications and effective ERAS protocols.

2023 Annual Coordinators Meeting
2023-04-21 04:00 - 12:00 | Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Registration is now open.

7th Annual Advanced Endoscopy Colorectal Fellows Master Class
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-24
7th ANNUAL ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY COLORECTAL FELLOWS MASTER CLASS.
USC Division of Colorectal Surgery invites all current ACGME Colorectal Fellows to participate in the 7th Annual Advanced Endoscopy Fellows Course. The hands-on course is 1.5 days and is offered on the following dates:
February 23 and 24, 2023
March 23 and 24, 2023
Course Director – Dr. Sang W. Lee
The course is limited to 25 fellows per course, on a first come basis. Click here for more information. Reserve your Spot today by emailing Amelia Cordova at Amelia.Cordova@med.usc.edu.

7th Annual Advanced Endoscopy Colorectal Fellows Master Class
2023-02-22 - 2023-02-24
USC Division of Colorectal Surgery invites all current ACGME Colorectal Fellows to participate in the 7th Annual Advanced Endoscopy Fellows Course. The hands-on course is 1.5 days and is offered on the following dates:
February 23 and 24, 2023
March 23 and 24, 2023
Course Director – Dr. Sang W. Lee
The course is limited to 25 fellows per course, on a first come basis. Click here for more information. Reserve your Spot today by emailing Amelia Cordova at Amelia.Cordova@med.usc.edu.

2022 Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course
2022-11-04 04:00 - 2022-11-05 13:00
We are delighted to have the ACGME Colon and Rectal Surgery residents participate in the 13th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course in Cleveland, OH! This course is a much anticipated experience. We again have an impressive faculty including Past Presidents of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery as well as leaders in the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery. There will be a mix of talks, panels, and small groups to provide participants with essential knowledge and a unique perspective as they prepare for their future in the “real world”.

The Career Course will be held on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Meeting registration fee, hotel and meals are all covered through generous grants from our corporate sponsors. Space is limited to the first 70 board eligible colon and rectal surgery residents, so early registration is encouraged!

Deadline for registration is September 30, 2022, or until all slots are filled. ACGME colon and rectal residents are encouraged to register via the following link to reserve a spot for this year’s course: 13th Annual Colorectal Residents Career Course.

Please feel free to contact Lisa DiNardo, Intermediate GME Administrator, with any questions or concerns regarding the course at Lisa.DiNardo@uhhospitals.org.
