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Nori L Bradley¹, Amy Bazzerelli², Jenny Lim³

¹The Department of General Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

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General surgeons perform half of Canada's endoscopy procedures. Standardizing endoscopy training and competency assessment for surgical residents nationwide is crucial for public safety and surgical practice.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Education
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Medical Competency Assessment

Background:

General surgeons deliver a significant portion of endoscopy services in Canada, particularly in rural areas.
Endoscopy is a fundamental skill within general surgery practice and residency training.
Current national standards for endoscopy training in Canadian general surgery residencies are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the necessity of endoscopy as a core competency in general surgery residency.
To advocate for the standardization of quality endoscopy training across Canada.
To highlight the need for improved measurement and credentialing in surgical endoscopy training.

Main Methods:

This study is a position statement from the Canadian Association of General Surgeons Residents Committee.
It analyzes the current state of endoscopy training within Canadian general surgery programs.
It proposes the need for national-level standardization and improved assessment metrics.

Main Results:

Endoscopy is integral to general surgery, with surgeons performing approximately 50% of procedures nationally.
A significant gap exists in standardized national guidelines for endoscopy training for surgical residents.
Existing training lacks consistent measurement for competency and credentialing.

Conclusions:

Endoscopy must remain a core component of general surgery practice and training.
Standardization of endoscopy training and competency assessment is essential for all Canadian general surgery residents.
Implementing national standards will enhance the quality of care provided to the Canadian public.