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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Gastroenterology
  • Telehealth

Background:

  • Telemedicine utilizes information and communication technologies for remote healthcare delivery.
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy training faces challenges due to a shortage of qualified trainers in many regions.
  • Telementoring offers a solution to bridge this gap by providing remote education and skills training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the role and value of telementoring in GI endoscopy training.
  • To present a model for implementing and evaluating telementoring programs.
  • To emphasize the expansion of access to high-quality endoscopy education globally.

Main Methods:

  • The document outlines a general model for telementoring in GI endoscopy.
  • It incorporates simulator-based learning for junior trainees.
  • It includes skills training for practicing endoscopists in patient care settings.

Main Results:

  • Telementoring effectively provides teaching and skills training remotely.
  • It is particularly beneficial for simulator-based learning and real-time endoscopic skills development.
  • The approach facilitates training in remote locations with limited resources.

Conclusions:

  • Telementoring is a valuable tool for expanding access to GI endoscopy training worldwide.
  • It addresses the critical shortage of endoscopy trainers, especially in underserved areas.
  • This position statement serves as a guide for planning and implementing telementoring initiatives.