Data from American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) database (1994 to 2005) –CR training programs increased from 28 to 39 (28% increase) –CR residency positions increased from 50 to 66 (24% increase) –Anorectal patients per resident remained constant over the study period –Sigmoidoscopy decreased substantially Rigid (67 to 44 per resident) Flexible (135.5 to 39 per resident) –Colonoscopy increased (209 to 264 per resident) Schoetz J Am Coll Surg 2006
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