About Us

SBCRS is a 501c3 non-profit Organization that seeks to mentor, nurture, and develop Black Colorectal surgeons. We advocate for colorectal health equity in underserved communities and provide scholarships and sponsorships to medical students, residents and fellows aspiring to the field of colorectal surgery.

We recognize our members are our most valuable assets. At SBCRS, our members get access to unparalleled networking complete with access to mentors and sponsors from top colon and rectal surgeons across the country.

Meet Our Leadership

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Mission Statement

Reduce disparities in colorectal care in minority populations
Increase the number of Blacks and minorities entering into medical school, general surgery and colon and rectal surgery
Provide holistic support for Black colorectal surgeons, improve representation and foster careers of Black and underrepresented minority colorectal surgeons

Vision

To be the preeminent colorectal surgical organization and relevant voice in healthcare that:

Advocates for and advances colorectal health equity in underserved communities
Increases the number and impact of Black and underrepresented minority colorectal surgeons
Promotes fellowship among members through sponsorship, mentorship, networking, and professional development
Encourages member participation in leadership positions to affect change in national and international surgical organizations

Value proposition

The Society of Black Colon and Rectal Surgeons recognizes that its members are its most valuable asset. These are the organization’s core values:

Excellence: We promote the highest level of scholarship in clinical, scientific, and educational endeavors.
Mentorship: We cultivate, nurture, and support an environment of mentorship and career development for our members and for aspiring colorectal surgeons.
Advocacy: We advocate for the success of underrepresented Black and minority colorectal surgeons and for colorectal health equity for Black and minority patient populations in the United States

Co-Founders & Founding Members

Robert Amajoyi, MD

Co-founder

Jonathan Laryea, MD

Co-founder

Robert Nunoo, MD

Co-founder

Erin King-Mullins, MD

Founding Member

Izi Obokhare, MD

Founding Member

Godwin Ofikwu, MD

Founding Member

Irlna Tantchou, MD

Founding Member

Commitee Chairs

Chair Fundraising and Finance Committee

Godwin Okifwu, MD

University of Nebraska

Chair Advocacy Committee (Population health and colorectal health disparities Committee)

Lynn O'Connor, MD

Mercy Medical Center & St. Joseph Hospital

Chair Mentorship and Education Committee

William Cirocco, MD

Central Michigan University, School of Medicine

Chair Membership & Nominating Committee

Alexandria Glenn, MD

Henry Ford Hospital

Chair Communications and Informatics

Ritha Belizaire, MD

Houston Community Surgical

Chair Bylaw Committee

Ramon Brown, MD

Singing River Health System

Chair Program Committee

Martin Uwah, MD

University of Chicago Medicine & Dr. Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson, MD

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Board & Executive Council

Erin King-Mullins, MD

President

Martin Uwah, MD

Secretary