Inflammatory bowel disease training assessment of gastroenterology fellows in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent advancement and complexity in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has made it challenging for gastroenterology (GI) fellows to obtain competency and confidence in managing the complex IBD patient. We aimed to evaluate the confidence and training in IBD among GI fellows in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

We conducted an electronic, voluntary, and anonymous multicenter survey study of GI fellows in Saudi Arabia, from 1/5/2023 to 1/9/2023. The survey evaluated the fellows' confidence level in IBD management, methods of training received, and the amount of additional training desired in 20 core IBD domains. GI fellows' preferred learning method was also evaluated.

Results

A total of 65 GI fellows responded to the survey. In the entire cohort, >50% o

SUBMITTER: AlDhneem H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11379256 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature