Does a Pre-Training Program Influence Colonoscopy Proficiency during Fellowship?

Does a Pre-Training Program Influence Colonoscopy Proficiency during Fellowship?

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine whether a pre-training program influences the entire learning process and overall proficiency of colonoscopy during fellowship. METHODS From March 2011 to February 2013, a total of 28 first-year gastrointestinal fellows were trained in colonoscopy at a single tertiary center. Before entering their fellowship training, all fellows were bo...

Perspectives in Colonoscopy Perforation During Gastroenterology Fellowship

Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy represents one of the mandatory skillsets of gastroenterology (GI) training. This is typically done in a step-up fashion of learning basic (e.g., colonic navigation, prevention of looping), intermediate (e.g., forceps biopsy, basic polypectomy), and advanced techniques (e.g., large polyp resection). At any point during the training process, complications c...

Pediatric emergency medicine fellowship training: a survey of program directors.

Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Gynecologic Procedures in a Fellowship Training Program

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The robotic surgical platform is an alternative technique to traditional laparoscopy and requires the development of new surgical skills for both the experienced surgeon and trainee. Our goal was to perform an early evaluation of the feasibility of training fellows in robotic-assisted gynecologic procedures at the outset of our incorporation of this technology into clin...

Does Sex Influence Publication Productivity Among Colorectal Surgeons Participating in Fellowship Training Programs?

BACKGROUND Underrepresentation of highly ranked women in academic surgery is recognized. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to examine whether sex differences exist in faculty representation, academic rank, and publication productivity among colorectal faculty in fellowship programs. DESIGN American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons fellowship program faculty were identified. Bibliometric data ...