Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating ...

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Tue, 11/03/2009 - 23:00

(American Gastroenterological Association) Due to the increasing complexities of treating digestive diseases, allowing gastroenterological trainee physicians the opportunity to develop enhanced abilities and experiences in specific disease areas or procedures will be a great benefit to patients, according to a "Report of the Multisociety Task Force on GI Training." Additionally, GI training programs need to measure the achievements of trainees based on specific defined competencies rather than the duration of training alone.

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