American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons News
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In This Issue
Dr. Steven Wexner, Weston, FL, ASCRS President; Dr. Alan Thorson, Omaha, NE, President-elect
Vancouver Annual Meeting sets attendance record

President’s Message:
Thank you for the privilege of guiding the Society’s vital work during the year ahead
Presidential Address:
Outgoing President Dr. David Back outlines value of “Choosing your Goals”
ASCRS retains AMA House of Delegates seat
Research Foundation “Meet the Challenge” raises $98,596 in Vancouver

High quality drives DC&R’s Impact Factor to 2.819
Results of Operative Competency Evaluation Committee’s first technical skills assessment exam “very exciting”
ASCRS awards three National Media Awards; two special media and advocacy awards
Awards honor accomplishments, papers, presentations, posters, videos
2011 International Scholar Report: Memorable ASCRS Fellowship experience will enhance delivery of colorectal surgery services in Bangladesh
2010 International Scholar Report: Fellowship experience will enhance delivery of colorectal care in Jamaica
Health policy scholarship prepared Dr. Robert Cima to take leadership role in shaping U.S. healthcare system
Society extends CBS HealthWatch™ Campaign, Participates in Final 4 “Coaches Huddle”
Great Comebacks® honors Chuck Wielgus, Heidi Cross, RN
ASCRS Premier Partners
ASCRS Committee Chairs, 2011-12
ASCRS Welcomes New Fellows, Members, Candidates
Call for abstracts, 2010 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, June 2-6
Working models of Society’s own case log system for MOC reviewed in Vancouver
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Call for abstracts, 2012 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, June 2-6

Online submission of abstracts for the 2012 ASCRS Annual Meeting opens September 15 and closes November 15 at www.fascrs.org.

The Annual Meeting will be held June 2-6, 2012, in San Antonio, TX, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Grand Hyatt Hotel.

 San Antonio Riverwalk