Global trends in training and credentialing guidelines for gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Credentialing, the process through which an institution assesses and validates an endoscopist's qualifications to independently perform a procedure, can vary by region and country. Little is known about these inter-societal and geographic differences. We aimed to systematically characterize credentialing recommendations and requirements worldwide. Methods  We conducted a systematic review of credentialing practices among gastrointestinal and endoscopy societies worldwide. An electronic search as well as hand-search of World Endoscopy Organization members' websites was performed for credentialing documents. Abstracts were screened in duplicate and independently. Data were collected on procedures included in each document (e. g. colonoscopy, ERCP) and

SUBMITTER: Sabrie N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9949985 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature