The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - ASCRS

03/07/2026

How can ASCRS better support your growth as a surgical leader?

Please complete this brief 5–7 minute survey by March 23 to share your perspective and help guide future leadership efforts.

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03/06/2026

What if your next standout hire is already looking for you?

Explore the ASCRS Career Center Resume Bank and connect directly with qualified candidates who fit your needs.

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03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Treating pregnant patients with IBD or anore**al disease requires careful consideration of physiologic and obstetric factors.

Hear from specialists in gastroenterology, maternal–fetal medicine, and colore**al surgery as they discuss updated guidance, patient selection for medical versus surgical management, and perioperative strategies to support maternal and fetal outcomes.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4rvJJTz

03/05/2026

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) continues to evolve—and so do the expectations around early discharge, reduced readmissions, and optimal patient outcomes.

Join us for a deeper dive into ERAS protocols and patient optimization, featuring insights from geriatricians, APPs, and surgeons on how to plan for the best possible surgical results.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4r7r3sP

03/05/2026

🚨 The deadline to submit applications for the Research Foundation of ASCRS Spring Cycle grants is fast approaching.

These grants provide vital support for advancing research, fostering innovation, and strengthening academic careers in colore**al surgery.

We encourage all eligible researchers to review the opportunities and submit their applications by March 15.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4q8uGyo

03/04/2026

DC&R Education is now available on ASCRS U!

Access the DC&R Journal Club Series and monthly CME-designated articles selected by the Continuing Education Committee from Diseases of the Colon & Re**um .

Watch expert-led discussions, review selected publications, and complete the required evaluation or quiz to earn CME credit—all within one centralized platform.

🔗 ASCRS Members may access the content here: https://bit.ly/3OlH28Y

🔓 Non-members may purchase a 12-month subscription here: https://bit.ly/3MMphPE

03/04/2026

Join us on the water for a meaningful cause at this pirate-themed, family-friendly event. 🏴‍☠️

The Young Surgeons Committee’s annual charity cruise in Tampa Bay supports Cheeky Charity and its efforts to expand access to colore**al and a**l cancer screening in underserved populations.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3MufZY9

03/03/2026

Dr. Gabriela Poles previews the Re**al Cancer Super Session taking place during , with a focus on new evidence and emerging approaches in re**al cancer care.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rTrHe9

03/03/2026

Camp ASCRS is back this year!

Offering convenient on-site childcare for families attending . Enjoy sessions and networking events while your little ones are cared for nearby.

🔗 Be sure to register by May 1: https://bit.ly/4bP8SUP

03/02/2026

In this episode of Gut Check, Jennifer Goldsack, Founder and CEO of the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), joins our hosts to examine what it truly takes to make digital health safe, effective, and equitable.

As a survivor of late-stage colon cancer, Jennifer offers a perspective that is both personal and powerful—underscoring why patient-centered design cannot be an afterthought in the evolution of medicine.

🔗 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3YzjpvG

**alCancerAwarenessMonth

03/02/2026

These flags represent young lives that can be saved if you take action 🚨: fightcrc.org/takeaction

Thank you to our partners in the fight alongside us.💙
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN, American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Radiology, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - ASGE
The American Society of Colon and Re**al Surgeons - ASCRS, AMSURG, A24, Sandbox Films, ABGH, Cancer Support Community, Colon Cancer Coalition, Colon Cancer Stars,
Colore**al Cancer Alliance, DUDE Wipes, GI Cancers Alliance, Global Colon Cancer Association, Man Up to Cancer, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, The Cancer Network