Abstract
This is one of a series of statements discussing training issues,for gastrointestinal endoscopy The Training Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy prepared this text. A previous guideline related to this topic (Gastrointest Endosc 1998:47;669-71) was publisbed in 1998. Since that time, new information has become available which requires an update of this statement and its recommendations. In preparing this training guideline, a MEDLINE literature search was per formed, and additional references were obtained from the bibliographies of the identified articles and from the, recommendations of expert consultants. When inadequate data existed from well-designed prospective trials, emphasis was given to results from large series and reports from recognized experts. Guidelines for appropriate training in endoscopy are based on a critical review of the available data and expert consensus. Controlled clinical trials are needed to clarify aspects of this statement, and revision may be necessary as new data appear.