The Associate Chief Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, in concert with Division Chief, develops the vision consistent with the mission of CNHS, and a strategic plan to provide access to patients and families who need Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgical services. Is responsible for developing and implementing outcome metrics in concert with the Chief to meet the highest clinical performance. Works with Chief to set standards of excellence for faculty within the division. Develops policy and procedures, collaborates with outside departments in the care and treatment of children in need of colorectal surgical care. Active with research protocols and helps develop other faculty members interested in research, as well as serves as principal investigatory (PI) for the international colorectal consortium, PCPLC (www.pcplc.org). Take a leadership role in education of medical students, surgical residents, colorectal fellows, and international visitors - to maximize their educational experience, and to help create the process whereby these individuals refer complex patient to us from their home institution when they return there after training with us. Takes an active role in the clinical schedules to ensure coverage of all sites and locations where colorectal care is provided. Maintains professional standards of the division, and represents the Chief and the Division with workgroups and activities when Chief is not able to attend. Assists hospital management in the preparation for external reviews and facilitates programs within the division. Initiates and develops innovative ways to provide access to the colorectal and pelvic reconstructive needs of our patients and community we serve (i.e. optimization of electronic health record, telemedicine, program development, collaboration with other colorectal centers, etc.)