Welcome to the Chesapeake Colon and Rectal Society

Chesapeake Colon & Rectal Society Spring Meeting

on Saturday, March 7, 2026

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

200 International Dr, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Chesapeake Colon & Rectal Society Spring Scientific Session will be held in association with the Maryland ACS Annual Meeting.

Please register for the Maryland ACS Annual Meeting at https://www.marylandacs.org/meeting/register/

RSVP for the Chesapeake Colon & Rectal Society Session at https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/ac50e6cfb16ce08cf627

Please remember to pay your membership dues via Zelle or PayPal --see the Payments page to see more details.

Meeting Agenda

Maryland ACS

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM Welcome

8:10 AM – 9:00 AM Abstract Competition: General Surgery

8:10 AM – 9:00 AM Abstract Competition: Cancer

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ACS Update

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AI in Surgery Panel

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Break with exhibitors

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Future of Healthcare Reimbursement and Value-Based Care in Maryland Panel

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM General Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Maryland Surgical Chairs Luncheon

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Abstract Competition: General

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Business Meeting & Cameron Award Presentation

2:00 PM Cocktail Reception

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Concurrent programming: Bariatric

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Contemporary Management of Obesity: Medical, Endoscopic, and Surgical Strategies

Chesapeake Colon & Rectal

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Maryland ACS Meeting

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Welcome/Introductions/Business Meeting

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Scientific Session 1 – Abstracts Presentations

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch / Break with exhibitors

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Scientific Session 2 – Abstract Presentations

2:15 PM –3:00 PM Group Photo and Networking

Annual Fall Dinner Meeting 2025

"Where are we going in Colorectal? A Perspective with Many Hats"

...but little hair

Joshua Bleier MD FACS FASCRS is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the Chairman of Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is on the Board of Directors for the ABCRS, Member-at-Large on the ASCRS Executive Council, member of the ACGME Review Committee for CRS Fellowships and the Program Director of the University of Pennsylvania Colorectal Fellowship. He is an Associate Editor of the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum and Section Editor.

Join us to hear Dr. Bleier discussing the bigger picture of the future structure of ASCRS, the Board of Colorectal Surgery, the Association of Program Directors in Colorectal surgery and the Resident Review Committee.

Chesapeake Colon and Rectal Surgical Society Membership Benefits:

Free registration to our Fall Meeting and Winter Webinar
Discounted registration to our Spring Meeting

Please remember to pay your membership dues via Zelle or PayPal --see the Payments page to see more details. Dues pricing as of 2026:

Attending Surgeons: $250

Resident physicians/Medical Students: $50

If you are interested in becoming a member of the leadership of the Chesapeake Colorectal Society, please email us at chesapeakecolorectalsociety@gmail.com.

Member-eligible surgeons, allied health professionals, residents, and fellows can now join the discussion on the CCS Group on Facebook.

Join our discussion on Facebook

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

The month of March is national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to Dress in Blue on March 5 to bring awareness to the importance of timely colorectal screening and to support colorectal cancer research. Let's #CloseOutCRC

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