[Imperative trend towards the establishment of training, qualification, and certification system for colorectal and...

Compared to Europe and America, the specialization of colorectal and anal surgery in China started a bit late, and so far there has been no standardized residency program and expert-access system. This review introduces different training systems of colorectal and anal surgery residency in the United States, Europe, and Japan, aiming to provide references for the establishment of residency program in China, which is imperative. Firstly, national uniform identification standards for standardization training bases of colorectal and anal surgeons are required. And then based on these standards, colorectal and anal surgery residency training bases are identified by professional Association/Society. Secondly, the training subjects must be limited in graduates from formal medical school who have successfully completed residency program. Thirdly, training course should be set properly with the main purpose of mastering skills of clinical practice, and 2-4 years is a reasonable training period. Lastly, check and evaluation on colorectal and anal surgeons should be placed with great emphasis, and regarded as a prerequisite of engaging colorectal and anal surgery.