Purposes and Functions of the Board
The American Board of
Colon and Rectal Surgery was established to promote the health and welfare
of the American people through the development and maintenance of high
standards for certification in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery.
To accomplish this, the Board:
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determines that candidates possess
proper qualifications before taking the examination for certification
or recertification.
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conducts examinations to determine
the ability and fitness to practice the specialty of colon and rectal
surgery.
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awards certificates to those
candidates who fulfill its requirements.
The American Board of Colon and Rectal
Surgery appoints representatives to the Residency Review Committee. This
is a tripartite committee which reviews and evaluates new and previously
approved residency programs in colon and rectal surgery in order to
maintain the high standards of graduate medical education. It is composed
of members representing the Board, the American College of Surgeons, and
the American Medical Association.
American Board of Colon
and Rectal Surgery
20600 Eureka Road, Suite 600
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: (734) 282-9400
Fax: (734) 282-9402
E-Mail: admin@abcrs.org
The American Board of
Colon and Rectal Surgery
does not accept E-mail as an official means of correspondence.
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