Module 1: Pre-Symposium Activities (September 23 – October 17, 2019  |  Online Facilitated Learning)

Intended to level-set participants with information about the latest surgical practices, issues and topics in the field of rectal cancer. Recorded PowerPoint slides, video, and print learning resources will be made available to participants. Content will be available throughout the ReCSEI for learners to access at any time, and as needed.

Module 2: Live, Interactive Symposium (October 18th – 20th, 2019  |  Symposium in Toronto, Ontario)

This will be conducted in person over 3 days and will assume all participants have a base-level knowledge of current rectal cancer surgical innovations discussed in Module 1. It will feature faculty lectures and case-based learning, using both print and video scenarios. Module 2 will be hosted in premium conference space at the BMO Education and Conference Centre at Toronto Western Hospital. Lectures will be recorded and stored to BlackBoard as learning assets for participants to access for the duration of the program. The module will also include group discussion, a Patient Partners panel, and a multidisciplinary tumour board. A prominent panel of guest speakers from colorectal surgery and surgical oncology have been engaged representing a diverse global experience in treating rectal cancer to share their knowledge and expertise.

To view the Preliminary Program, click here.

Module 3: Journal Club Discussion Series (November 2019 – May 2020  |  Online Facilitated Learning)

In follow-up to the Live, Interactive Symposium, an online discussion forum will be available to participants, in addition to bi-monthly, synchronous discussions that will occur over the 7-month period following Module 2. Module three will explore emergent topics of interest identified by participants in Modules 1 and 2, in addition to issues critical the practice of rectal cancer surgery and management.

The ReCSEI program is intended for colorectal surgery and surgical oncology fellows and early career surgeons in the area of rectal cancer. 

• Watch and wait and the clinical complete response
• Total neoadjuvant therapy
• Recurrent rectal cancer
• Minimally invasive approaches to rectal cancer
• Approach to pelvic side wall lymph nodes
• Career development and mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities with other rectal cancer surgeons and surgical oncologists

• Blended learning format to optimize and reinforce learning to practice
• Networking with colleagues in rectal cancer surgery and building/establishing a community of practice
• Access to world class surgeons and health care practitioners from Toronto and around the globe
• Case-based learning and multidisciplinary tumour boards
• Patient partners panel and discussion
• Career development and mentorship opportunities

$500 – Clinical Fellows and Residents

$999 – Practicing Surgeons

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is the only integrated school and hospital system in Canada. This landmark integration allows educators to narrow the gap between education and practice, by creating programming that is relevant, timely, and rooted in best practice and innovation. Benefits of learning at Michener include:

• Flexible learning and interactivity
• Networking and collaboration among colleagues
• Expert facilitation and learning design
• Connection to world-leading clinicians, scientists and leaders at Canada’s largest research and teaching hospital