title: Advanced training in endoscopy.
abstract: Endoscopy has revolutionized all aspects of digestive diseases and has increased the popularity of gastroenterology and minimally invasive surgery. These changes as well as improved technology and innovative applications of standard procedures call for more sophisticated endoscopic training. This article discusses what that training and curriculum should be and how it can be conducted.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Fleischer
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States