Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand

What Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand does

CSSANZ is a binational not-for-profit professional medical society representing over 400 specialist colorectal surgeons across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hawthorn, Victoria, the society operates as the governing body for three core entities: the CSSANZ Foundation (research funding), the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS), and the Binational Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA). It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC).

The society's core offerings center on the ANZTBCRS program, the only formal Post-Fellowship Education and Training (PFET) pathway accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) for colorectal specialty credentials, with 29 accredited hospital training units across both countries. Other core products include the BCCA clinical audit for quality assurance, the CSSANZ Foundation for research funding, a national events calendar with monthly journal clubs across major cities, the Find a Colorectal Surgeon public directory, and periodic newsletters. The society also promotes the Monash University Surgical Leadership Program held in Prato, Italy, co-designed with Monash Departments of Surgery, Business School, and Museum of Art.

CSSANZ funds its operations through membership fees from 400+ specialist surgeon members, ANZTBCRS training program fees (including $880 AUD application fees and $5,500 AUD per training year), donations to the CSSANZ Foundation and BCCA, and a newly introduced overseas/non-practising membership sub-category priced at 10% of the ordinary fee. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with RACS, Medtronic Australasia (which funds a $50,000 research fellowship), and over 10 Australian and New Zealand universities affiliated with its training hospital network.

Name

Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand

Legal name

Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand

Website

https://cssanz.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSSANZ is a binational Australian and New Zealand not-for-profit professional medical society representing over 400 specialist colorectal surgeons, governing the RACS-accredited ANZTBCRS post-fellowship training program, the BCCA clinical audit, and the CSSANZ Foundation for research.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAEAJ

Colorectal Disease & Proctology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Gastroenterology & Hepatology

SECONDARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYHLAGAKAM

Training & Competency Programs for GxP Compliance

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance Services (GxP)

SECONDARYHLAKAFAG

Surgical Oncology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Hematology & Oncology

Keywords

• Colorectal surgery training
• Professional medical society
• Post-fellowship surgical education
• Colorectal cancer audit
• Clinical research support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorn

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from over 400 specialist colorectal surgeon members in Australia and New Zealand
2. ANZTBCRS Training Program Fees: Application fees and training fees for the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery program, including clinical years and research years
3. Donations: Donations supporting the CSSANZ Foundation for research programs and the Binational Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA)
4. Overseas/Non-Practising Membership: New sub-category membership fees at 10% of Ordinary Membership annual fee for members residing overseas or non-practising

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSSANZ is a not-for-profit professional medical society that represents over 400 specialist colorectal surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. It delivers accredited post-fellowship surgical training through the ANZTBCRS program, supports colorectal cancer research via the CSSANZ Foundation, operates the Binational Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA) for clinical quality assurance, and runs journal clubs, scientific meetings, and a public Find a Surgeon directory.

Product overview

CSSANZ operates as a professional medical society offering a portfolio of training, research, and professional development services for colorectal surgeons across Australia and New Zealand. The core offerings include the ANZTBCRS Program (accredited post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery), the Binational Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA) for clinical quality assurance, the CSSANZ Foundation for research funding, a national events calendar with Journal Clubs for continuing education, a surgeon directory for patients, and periodic newsletters. These services collectively serve the society's over 400 specialist colorectal surgeon members through education, research support, and professional community.

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Products and services

• ANZTBCRS Program Post-Fellowship Education and Training (PFET) program accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), offering a two-year clinical program or three-year program (one year of research plus two clinical years) for advanced colorectal surgical training across 29 accredited hospital training units in Australia and New Zealand. For specialist colorectal surgeons seeking accredited subspecialty training.
• Binational Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA) CSSANZ initiative providing clinical audit of colorectal surgical practices in Australia and New Zealand for quality assurance and outcomes research. For specialist colorectal surgeons and the broader colorectal surgical community.
• CSSANZ Foundation Not-for-profit foundation that promotes and supports research programs for colorectal conditions across Australia and New Zealand. Accepts donations to fund research into colorectal conditions. For researchers, donors, and patients.
• CSSANZ Events and Journal Club Program Calendar of national conferences, international congresses, and monthly journal club meetings held across major Australian and New Zealand cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Christchurch, etc.) for professional development and academic discussion. For CSSANZ members and invited medical surgical professionals.
• Find a Colorectal Surgeon Directory Searchable public directory of specialist colorectal surgeons across Australia and New Zealand. For patients and the public seeking a colorectal surgeon in their area.
• CSSANZ Newsletter Periodic newsletters (Winter and Summer editions) distributed to members with updates on research developments, member achievements, training news, and society activities. For CSSANZ members.
• Monash University Surgical Leadership Program Art-informed leadership course for surgical leaders held in Prato, Italy, co-designed by Monash University Departments of Surgery, Business School, and Museum of Art, featuring immersive gallery visits alongside lectures and small-group activities. For surgical leaders and CSSANZ-affiliated surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 specialist colorectal surgeon members represented
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSSANZ has a conjoint board arrangement with RACS through the Colon and Rectal Surgery Section. The ANZTBCRS training program is accredited by RACS as a Post-Fellowship Education and Training (PFET) program. This partnership governs the formal colorectal surgical training pathway in Australia and New Zealand.
• University of AucklandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Auckland City Hospital for medical education and training. Five colorectal consultants affiliated with the university supervise fellows and medical students at the tertiary referral teaching hospital.
• University of SydneymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Royal Prince Alfred Hospital campus and Mitchell J Notaras Fellowship administered through the university for academic colorectal surgery career development.
• University of OtagomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Christchurch Hospital campus, part of the Christchurch School of Medicine integrated into the hospital campus for medical education and research.
• Monash UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alfred Hospital (affiliated teaching hospital) and Monash University Surgical Leadership Program collaboration for professional development of surgical leaders.
• University of MelbournemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Royal Melbourne Hospital campus in Parkville medical research precinct, supporting research and training in colorectal surgery.
• Flinders University of South AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Flinders Medical Centre for medical education and research collaboration in colorectal surgery.
• University of Western AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Fiona Stanley Hospital supporting research and training in colorectal surgery in Western Australia.
• Griffith UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Gold Coast University Hospital and Tweed Colorectal Group for medical education, research and training support.
• Bond UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation supporting training and research activities at Tweed Valley Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital colorectal units.
• University of New South WalesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Prince of Wales Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, and Bankstown Hospital for medical education and training in colorectal surgery.
• Western Sydney UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Liverpool Hospital and related colorectal units for medical education and training support.
• University of QueenslandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital supporting colorectal research and training, with fellows appointed as Clinical Lecturers.
• Curtin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Fiona Stanley Hospital for medical education and research support.
• Notre Dame UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliation with Fiona Stanley Hospital for medical education and research support.
• Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC)coreOthersCSSANZ is a not for profit organisation registered with the ACNC, governing its charitable status and regulatory compliance in Australia.

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Direct peers

• European Society of Coloproctology: ESCP represents colorectal surgeons across Europe and runs the EBSQ Coloproctology examination as the formal accreditation pathway. It is a direct functional peer to CSSANZ in providing training oversight, research support, and annual congresses for European colorectal specialists.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons: ASCRS is the largest international professional society representing colorectal surgeons in the United States and Canada. It offers the most direct comparison to CSSANZ in terms of training accreditation, annual scientific meetings, research funding, and member services, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland: ACPGBI is the UK and Ireland's primary professional body for coloproctology, with parallel functions to CSSANZ in member accreditation, training program oversight, clinical audit (the National Bowel Cancer Audit), and annual meetings. Closely comparable in scale and operating model.
• International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons: ISUCRS is a global academic society for colorectal surgeons with a biennial international congress, often held in conjunction with national societies (CSSANZ lists ISUCRS 2026 as a co-located event). It is a peer in international colorectal surgical collaboration and academic exchange.
• Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, RACS: This is the constituent RACS section that operates in a conjoint arrangement with CSSANZ to govern colorectal surgical training in Australia and New Zealand. While structurally part of RACS, it functions as a peer-level body alongside CSSANZ in setting training standards and representing colorectal surgeons.

Regional players

• Colorectal Surgical Society of Singapore: A smaller regional professional society for colorectal surgeons in Singapore, providing comparable member representation, training oversight, and scientific meetings within the Asia-Pacific region but at smaller scale than CSSANZ.

Emerging players

• Royal Society of Medicine Coloproctology Section: The RSM Coloproctology Section is a UK-based forum for colorectal specialists that organizes meetings and CPD events. While not a full training accreditation body, it provides comparable member engagement, journal clubs, and professional development functions to CSSANZ.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: RACS is the overarching surgical college that accredits CSSANZ's ANZTBCRS training program as a Post-Fellowship Education and Training pathway. While RACS covers all surgical specialties rather than just colorectal, it is the regulatory parent body for CSSANZ's training accreditation.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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