Endoscopy training during general surgery residency.
The endoscopic experience of surgical residents was evaluated following the introduction of a formal surgical endoscopy program, which consisted of a 2-month rotation, generally at the postgraduate year 2 level. The resident was assigned to one attending surgeon and also had a formal laboratory session. There were many benefits, including a significant increase in endoscopic encounters. Program directors should seriously consider setting up a rotation with an experienced surgeon-endoscopist.
Cosgrove
J M
JM
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11042, USA.
Cohen
J R
JR
Wait
R B
RB
Margolis
I B
IB
D003113:Colonoscopy; D003479:Curriculum; D004724:Endoscopy; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D012189:Retrospective Studies