Report of the multisociety task force on GI training.
In summary, the task force recommends that the 4 gastroenterology/hepatology societies work with the ABIM to develop a competency-based curriculum that incorporates the Maintenance of Certification process to accommodate the need and desire for training and subsequent practice in specific areas of gastroenterology/hepatology. Given the increasing complexity of treating digestive diseases, allowing trainees the opportunity to develop enhanced ability and experience in specific disease areas or procedures will benefit patients. By developing these training pathways, training programs will need to measure the achievements of trainees in terms of specific defined competencies rather than the duration of training alone.
Friedman
Lawrence S
LS
Harvard Medical School, Tufts University School of Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
Brandt
Lawrence J
LJ
Elta
Grace H
GH
Fitz
J Gregory
JG
Gores
Gregory J
GJ
Katz
Philip O
PO
Kuemmerle
John F
JF
Pardi
Darrell S
DS
Vargo
John J
JJ
Stolar
Michael H
MH
D026683:Advisory Committees; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical