ABSTRACT
Objective:
UK
endoscopy training is delivered by trainers possessing well developed
endoscopy and
teaching skills to help learners perform high-quality
endoscopy. Train The Trainer (TTT)
courses are effective, but additional trainer support is variable with little formal
quality assurance. We performed a
survey to map UK
endoscopy training, assess trainer perspectives on
training delivery and identify factors that would enhance
training. Design/
Method:
An online
survey was designed by trainer representatives, in collaboration with the JAG
training committee, and collected responses from trainers registered on JAG
endoscopy training system e-portfolio from April to June 2022.
Results:
There were 1024 responses from all trainer disciplines, with 813 (79%) completing TTT
courses and 584 (57%) having job planned dedicated
training lists (DTLs). Clinical endoscopists most frequently had job-planned DTLs (71%), and DTLs occurring at least weekly (58%). 293 (29%)
respondents participated as
course faculty. Trainers reported high levels of pre-
procedure preparation, effective dialogue and frequent
feedback. The DOPS forms were 'always/often' completed by 81% of clinical endoscopists, 73% of
gastroenterologist and 58% of
surgeons. 435 (42%) trainers never had peer
feedback. Responses suggested
training could improve by protecting
training time, attending
courses, participating as
faculty and receiving
feedback from experienced trainers.
Conclusion:
This
survey demonstrates substantial proportions of highly motivated UK trainers
who value
time spent
teaching and
learning how to teach. Skills taught on the TTT
courses are often actively used in everyday
training. Improved trainer
course access, protected
training time and formal use of existing
feedback tools by peers were highlighted as
measures that could support trainers' development.