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(Amrit Pipara, MBBS, MS, of Vellore, India; Jeryl Anne Silvia Reyes, MD, of Pasig, Philippines; Yuksel Altinel, MD, of Istanbul, Turkey; and Danko Kostadinov, MD, of Haskovo, Bulgaria)

Four international surgeons received the ASCRS International Traveling Scholarships to attend the 2016 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.

This year’s recipients were Amrit Pipara, MBBS, MS, of Vellore, India; Jeryl Anne Silvia Reyes, MD, of Pasig, Philippines; Yuksel Altinel, MD, of Istanbul, Turkey; and Danko Kostadinov, MD, of Haskovo, Bulgaria.

International Traveling Scholarships are usually awarded to surgeons living in underserved regions of the world. They provide further education for those who are developing specialty care centers, particularly in parts of the world where the specialty is expanding.

The ASCRS is accepting a second round of applications for the International Traveling Scholarship. This scholarship covers registration for the 2016 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting and travel expenses to visit colon and rectal specialty clinics in the United States. Visit the International Traveling Scholarship page for detailed criteria, eligibility, and the application.

This is a great opportunity for a colorectal surgeon who is newer to the specialty (less than 3 years in practice) to expand their knowledge and gain a world-class education from renowned speakers who hail from all around the globe. While at the meeting, foster relationships with more than 1,700 healthcare professional expected to attend. Bring back skills and knowledge that will continue to advance the specialty in your home country.

The deadline for submitting applications is January 31, 2016. Successful applicants will be notified in February 2016 and will be expected to attend the ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles, CA, April 30 - May 4, 2016, and to visit at least one colon and rectal specialty clinic while in the United States.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Elaina McCalmont at [email protected].

The ASCRS Nominating Committee, consisting of Dr. Alan Thorson, Chair, and Drs. Terry Hicks and Michael Stamos, submits the following slate of Officers and Members-at-Large for election at the Society’s Annual Business Meeting, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Officers:

President................................................................. Patricia L. Roberts, MD
President Elect........................................................ Guy R. Orangio, MD
Vice President..........................................................David A. Margolin, MD
Past President..........................................................Charles E. Littlejohn, MD
Secretary..................................................................Tracy L. Hull, MD
Treasurer..................................................................Neil H. Hyman, MD
Research Foundation President..............................Michael J. Stamos, MD (2016-2018)

Council Members-at-Large:

John R.T. Monson, MD - 2014-2017
Heidi Nelson, MD - 2014-2017
Bruce A. Orkin, MD - 2014-2017

Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD - 2015-2018
Samuel C. Oommen, MD - 2015-2018
Feza H. Remzi, MD - 2015-2018

Matthew G. Mutch, MD - 2016-2019
Sonia L. Ramamoorthy, MD - 2016-2019
Stephen M. Sentovich, MD - 2016-2019

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) would like to welcome the 2016-2017 Research Foundation Board of Trustees.

Officers include:

• Michael Stamos, MD, President
• Scott Strong, MD, Vice President
• Ronald Bleday, MD, Secretary
• Neil Hyman, MD, Treasurer
• Steven Wexner, MD, PhD (Hon) Immediate Past President

Trustee Members:

• Linnea Burman, MD
• Conor Delaney, MD, PhD
• Charles Littlejohn, MD
• Arun Menawat, PhD
• Guy Orangio, MD
• Harry Papaconstantinou, MD
• Patricia Roberts, MD
• Mark Welton, MD

Don't miss the 2017 ASCRS Annual Scientific and Tripartite Meeting, June 10 - 14 in Seattle, WA. This year's meeting is also a Tripartite Meeting, which provides you with the opportunity to meet and learn from distinguished colorectal surgeons from around the world.

The scientific program features 44 hours of CME credit and is designed to provide surgeons with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge relative to surgery for diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with emphasis on patient care, teaching and research.

Experience our educational sessions with the best and brightest minds in colon and rectal surgery before heading out to explore the city. Bring your family along to enjoy fine dining, shopping and sightseeing in this beautiful and vibrant Pacific Northwest seaport city.

The 2017 ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting brings together 2,000 health care professionals who practice in the field of colon and rectal surgery. We hope you'll be one of them! For more details about the meeting, take a look at the video from Dr. Patricia Roberts and Dr. Rocco Ricciardi.

ASCRS members receive a discounted registration rate. Not a member? Join now to enjoy member rates and an array of members-only benefits!