title: Endoscopy training during general surgery residency.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11042, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Cosgrove
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Wait
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Margolis
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy; D003479:Curriculum; D004724:Endoscopy; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D012189:Retrospective Studies