This program aims to engage general surgery residents who are interested in a career in colorectal surgery and provide mentorship and networking beyond their home institution as they progress through residency, prepare for colorectal residency, and navigate the application process.
Program Objectives
- To establish meaningful relationships between general surgery residents and ASCRS members
- To provide guidance regarding the application process for colorectal residency
- To understand career options within the field of colorectal surgery
- To promote early involvement in ASCRS
Program Expectations
The program will pair ASCRS mentors with general surgery residents for one year with the following expectations:
- The mentee and mentor will complete a Mentorship Program Agreement.
- The mentee and mentor will have at least 3 one-on-one meetings via phone, virtual platform (i.e. Zoom), or in-person.
- The mentee and mentor will complete a program assessment to provide the program planners with feedback on the program.
Who May Apply?
Any general surgery resident may apply to be a mentee. Any surgeon who is an ASCRS Member, has completed colorectal fellowship, and is not currently a colorectal residency/fellowship program director, may apply to be a mentor.
Applications
The 2024 - 2025 Mentorship Program for General Surgery Residents mentor and mentee applications will open in May 2024.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.