Endoscopy 2022; 54(S 01): S160-S161
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744997
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FELLOW EXPERIENCES WITH ENDOSCOPY SIMULATION BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN INTERNATIONAL SURVEY

B. Lee
1   New York University, New York, United States
,
E. Lin
2   University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
,
N. Karnik
3   SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, United States
,
R. Williams
4   NYU, New York, United States
,
V. Popov
4   NYU, New York, United States
,
I. Boskovski
5   Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
,
M. Maida
6   Presidio Ospedaliero Sant Elia, Caltanissetta, Italy
,
P. Gkolfakis
7   Hopital Erasme, Bruxelles, Belgium
,
M. Arvanitakis
7   Hopital Erasme, Bruxelles, Belgium
,
A. Ong Ming Liang
8   Duke-NUS, Singapore, Singapore
,
M.A. De Lusong
9   University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
,
S. Vignesh
3   SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, United States
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Aims We aimed to evaluate the current state of endoscopy training internationally in the wake of the pandemic as perceived by trainees.

Methods This cross-sectional study utilized a survey composed of 21 questions eliciting demographic data, COVID-19-related training experiences, and experience with SBT. This survey was distributed internationally (USA, Canada, EU, Philippines, Singapore) to gastroenterology trainees between August 2021 to October 2021.

Results The questionnaire was completed by 182 fellows, with 55 (30.2%) from the USA and 127 (69.8%) from other countries. A majority (69.2%) found endoscopy training in general to be negatively impacted. Of those who reported a negative impact from the pandemic, 75.0% attributed it to a decline in endoscopic volume Overall, 47.2% of respondents believed COVID-19 will negatively affect their endoscopic proficiency upon fellowship completion. A total of 71 respondents (39.0%) had experienced SBT before or during fellowship, with 27 from the USA and 44 from other countries. A majority (52.1%) found SBT appropriate to their level of training. Respondents believed increased access to SBT (43.7%) and mentored training (54.9%) would improve the experience.

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Conclusions While current data supports the use of SBT early in training, the uptake before and during the COVID-19 pandemic remained low. Fellows perceive a negative impact of COVID-19 on their training and proficiency upon graduation. Decrease in endoscopic volume was reported as the main factor negatively impacting endoscopic training. This survey highlights the potential benefit of SBT with low case volumes and further prospective evaluation of SBT in achieving endoscopic competence.



Publication History

Article published online:
14 April 2022

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