The Society limits its membership to Surgeons who have demonstrated a commitment to the specialty of colorectal surgery and have undergone a recognised programme of training in colorectal surgery. Where the period of colorectal training is less than two years, special conditions apply. They will have a hospital appointment in colorectal surgery. Provisional members are admitted to full membership on completion of a minimum of three years in colorectal practice. A majority of the members have made demonstrable contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the specialty.
An Application form to join the Society can be downloaded here
Fellowship of the Society (FCSSANZ) is awarded to members who have fulfilled further criteria which can be downloaded here.
Membership enquiries may be directed to the
Secretariat
Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
Level 2, 4 Cato St
Hawthorn Vic 3122
Tel: (+61 3) 9822 8522
Fax: (+61 3) 9822 8400
E-mail: secretariat@cssanz.org