Committees

Volunteers are at the heart of ASCRS’ existence. Collectively, they accomplish incredible work on behalf of the Society and specialty. ASCRS strives to assure a wide range of committee involvement opportunities for members.

Committee Members and Leadership Policies

On February 21, 2018, the Executive Council approved the Policy for Committee Membership to ensure each committee exemplifies diversity of experiences, competencies and demographics. On February 11, 2019, the Executive Council approved the Policy for the Selection and Responsibility for Committee Leadership within the ASCRS.

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Quality and Safety Committee

The Quality and Safety Committee monitors activities of various national and international societies and publications that shape the quality standards for colon and rectal surgery. The committee is dedicated to educating ASCRS membership on optimizing the consistent application of goals and standards for the safe and high-quality treatment of colon and rectal surgery patients. Committee members serve a two-year term of service, renewable for a second two-year term.

Scott E. Regenbogen - Chair, Current Term: 2021-2024

David A. Etzioni - Advisor, Current Term: 2021-2024

Marcia M. Russell - Vice Chair, Current Term: 2021-2024

Alessandro Fichera - Council Rep, Current Term: 2022-2025

Benjamin Abbadessa - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Mohammed Al Fayyadh - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Avo L. Artinyan - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Kristen Ban - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Keith A. Beiermeister - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Jeffrey L. Butcher - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Sridhar Chalasani - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Michael G. Doorly - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Traci L. Hedrick - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Walid M. Hesham - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Robert H. Hollis - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Atif Iqbal - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Faek R. Jamali - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Arielle E. Kanters - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Sarah M. Kling - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Clifford Y. Ko - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Angela H. Kuhnen - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Yara Lima De Mendonca - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Joseph H. Marcotte - Member, Current Term: 2023-2025

Sara W. Mayo - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Peter A. Najjar - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Jitesh A. Patel - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Walter R. Peters - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

P. Terry Phang - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Matthew M. Philp - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Michael G. Porter - Member, Current Term: 2022-2025

Andrew A. Shelton - Member, Current Term: 2022-2024

Matthew D. Skancke - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Melissa L. Times - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Kelly M. Tyler - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Maria Sophia S. Villanueva - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

David J. Willis - Member, Current Term: 2021-2024

Steffanye Hawbaker Mack - Staff, Current Term: 2021-2040