Promoting and developing an academic interest in teaching
colon and rectal surgery.

Providing advice, assistance, and support to program directors on
matters pertaining to surgical education or to accreditation.

Maintaining high standards of residency training and education in colon and rectal surgery by improving graduate education.

Providing a forum for the exchange of information and for discussion
on a wide range of subjects related to post-graduate colon and rectal
surgical education.