President
About this section
The Coloproctology Section’s purpose is the promotion of the study of diseases of the rectum and colon by the reading and discussion of papers and by the exhibition and examination of clinical cases, specimens, instruments and appliances.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
President Elect
Honorary Secretary
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming coloproctology events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Coloproctology Section.
Multidisciplinary management of early rectal cancer: What are the options?
Can't make it to London for this event? You can now live stream this meeting from anywhere. All you need is a good internet connection. Click here to book the live stream. At this meeting, a multidisc...
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Live stream: Multidisciplinary management of early rectal cancer: What are the options?
To book to attend the event in London, click here. At this meeting, a multidisciplinary faculty of top experts will provide state of the art lectures on current and emerging treatments for early recta...
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The future of colorectal surgery – What you need to know
This unique meeting will highlight a range of advances and challenges likely to impact healthcare over the next 20 years and will also delve into what they are and how they might be applied to colopro...
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Live stream: The future of colorectal surgery – What you need to know
This unique webinar highlights a range of advances and challenges likely to impact healthcare over the next 20 years and will also delve into what they are and how they might be applied to coloproctol...
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John of Arderne prize meeting and Presidential Address
Join us for the prestigious John of Arderne Prize for a chance to hear surgical trainees and medical students present their colorectal research papers, followed by the annual Presidential Address. Par...
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Live stream: John of Arderne prize meeting and Presidential Address
This is the live stream of the prestigious John of Arderne Prize. Want to attend this meeting in person? Book your place here. for a chance to hear surgical trainees and medical students present their...
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Prizes & awards
Coloproctology Section: John of Arderne Medal
Prize
The John of Arderne Medal, a Travelling Fellowship of £500 to the following year's overseas meeting to Jersey and a position on the RSM Coloproctology Council; all shortlisted candidates will receive free one year membership of the RSM with associated benefits.
Submission deadline
Monday 16 August 2021
Meeting date
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Open to
All coloproctology and surgery trainees and medical students
Application guidelines
This award is made annually to recipients selected by the Council of the Coloproctology Section for the best research paper presented at a Section meeting. Abstracts should state briefly and clearly the purpose, methods, results and conclusions of the work and must not exceed 200 words.
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