Modern Practice: How Mine is Different from my Mom's Sunday, May 1, 10:30 - 11:45 am CME Credit Hours: 1.25 The newest generation of colorectal surgeons will need to confront an ever changing medical and social landscape. The practice patterns and constructs that have worked in the past may not serve patients or surgeons as the health-care system continues to evolve. This symposium will address the changing landscape of colorectal surgery practice and propose innovative tools to embrace change. Objectives At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: Recognize and competently address cultural diversity Recognize the use of non-traditional work models to enhance wellness Identify the role of colorectal surgeons in the care of transgender patients Agenda Co-Directors: Wissam Halabi, MD, Chico, CA Christina Jenkins, MD, Mission Viejo, CA 10:30 am Introduction Wissam Halabi, MD, Chico, CA Ch​ristina Jenkins, MD, Mission Viejo, CA 10:35 am Collaboration in Surgery: The Role of the Colorectal Surgeon in the Care of Transgender Patients Slawomir Marecik, MD, Park Ridge, IL 10:50 am Diversity and Inclusivity Accommodating Patients in Your Practice Zuri Murrell, MD, Beverly Hills, CA 11:05 am How Can I Make Ends Meet? Economic Challenges in Modern Practice Walter Peters, Jr., MD, MBA, Dallas, TX 11:20 am Non-traditional Work Models to Optimize Wellness Terrah Olson, MD, Johns Creek, GA 11:35 am Panel Discussion and Questions 11:45 am Adjourn