Current challenges and future needs of clinical and endoscopic training in gastroenterology: a European survey.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  A universal European training program in gastroenterology and hepatology is currently not available. The European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (EBGH) has produced guidance regarding expected competencies for European gastroenterology trainees but it is unclear whether these have been incorporated in national curricula. The aim of this study was to provide an in-depth assessment of training and research opportunities, professional activities and of socioeconomic aspects of gastroenterology training across Europe through a web-based 90-point questionnaire. Materials and methods  Physicians in their last year or who had recently finished their training, from 16 European countries, were invited to answer the questionnaire. Results  A total of 144 physicia

SUBMITTER: Maida M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7089798 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature