title: The problem fellow.
abstract: Problems encountered in training GI fellows range from illnesses that affect patient care (impaired physician) to problems in the timely acquisition of the technical, cognitive, and personal skills required to perform endoscopy competently and independently. The key for fellowship programs in addressing potential problems is to develop a system that monitors fellows and provides regular feedback along with early intervention. The existence of such a program will benefit the program, the fellows, and the public.
authors.affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Medicine, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hawes
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D005246:Feedback; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States