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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!

ASCRS Awards represent the best scientific presentations at the Annual Meeting. The Awards Committee is charged with evaluating all of the scientific presentations for scientific merit, study design, conclusions, timeliness, and clarity of presentation. Committee members meet daily during the Annual Meeting and attend all scientific and poster sessions to evaluate each presentation. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2017 ASCRS Awards!

Dr. Jerome the Gnome is back! After last year's success, we are inviting Dr. Jerome back for the 2017 social media scavenger hunt during the 2017 ASCRS Annual Meeting. It’s an exciting way to engage with your fellow colleagues, and compete to win a $100 gift card!

Dr. Jerome will make his way around the convention center, so be sure to keep an eye out for him.

Each participant must complete five of the seven tasks by posting completed photos to Twitter with the hashtags #ASCRShunt and #ASCRS2017. After you’ve completed your five tasks, check them off the list and print your name, email and phone number on the flyer you will receive at the Annual Meeting. Then hand in the flyer to the ASCRS Registration Desk.

The ASCRS Nominating Committee, consisting of Chair, Dr. Terry Hicks, Dr. Charles Littlejohn and Dr. Patricia Roberts, submits the following slate of Officers and Members-at-Large for election at the Society’s Annual Business Meeting.

Please read the new candidates’ biographical sketches: Conor P. Delaney, MD; Najjia N. Mahmoud, MD; Charles B. Whitlow, MD; Kirsten B. Wilkins, MD.

President………………….…..….…David A. Margolin, MD
President-elect……………………. Tracy L. Hull, MD
Vice President……………………... Neil H. Hyman, MD
Past President…………………...... Guy R. Orangio, MD
Secretary…………………………... Thomas E. Read, MD
Treasurer………………………….. Conor P. Delaney, MD, PhD

Member-at-Large……………........ Najjia N. Mahmoud, MD
Member-at-Large……………........ Charles B. Whitlow, MD
Member-at-Large……………........ Kirsten B. Wilkins, MD

We appreciate your support of the nominating slate of Officers and Members-at-Large and look forward to seeing you in Nashville.

ASCRS Annual Business Meeting and State of the Society Address
Tuesday, May 22
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ballroom AB (Level 4) Music City Center