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Training the endoscopy trainer: from general principles to specific concepts.

Sylvain Coderre1, John Anderson, Alaa Rostom

  • 1Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Alberta. coderre@ucalgary.ca

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Endoscopy training has advanced beyond traditional methods, now incorporating structured educational principles for effective technical skills development. This review outlines key strategies for creating learner-centered curricula and bridging theory to practice in gastroenterology education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Gastroenterology Training
  • Surgical Skills Development

Background:

  • Traditional endoscopy instruction relied on 'see one, do one' methods.
  • Recent advancements emphasize structured educational principles for technical skills acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize key educational principles for endoscopy instruction.
  • To advocate for structured, outcome-based educational programs in gastroenterology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current educational principles applicable to technical skills training.
  • Categorization of principles into learner-centered curriculum design, achievable learning tasks, and theory-to-practice transition.

Main Results:

  • Identified generic and specific educational principles for effective teaching.
  • Key areas include learner-centered curricula, achievable tasks, and practical application.
  • The review synthesizes these principles for improved endoscopy training.

Conclusions:

  • Modern endoscopy education requires a shift towards evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
  • National gastroenterology organizations should adopt structured, outcome-based training programs.
  • Implementing these principles can enhance the competency of endoscopists.