The last national survey of gastroenterology trainees in 2008 revealed that although the majority of trainees felt that their training was satisfactory, there was significant variation across the country. Overall, lack of adequate training in nutrition was considered the most concerning area. Educational supervision and personal development plans were not being widely utilised.

Data for this current survey was collected in Febuary 2010. For comparison, results from the 2008 survey are given in square brackets where applicable.

A full breakdown of results may be viewed in the document below:

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The BSG, in partnership with the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, has embarked upon a programme to deliver the Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology.

The Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) is a compulsory component of assessment for Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) for all UK trainees whose specialist training in Gastroenterology began in or after August 2007. The examination compliments workplace-based assessments and ensures that trainees have sufficient knowledge to practice safely and competently as consultants. The first SCE in Gastroenterology took place in June 2008.

The next SCE in Gastroenterology is scheduled to take place on 30 September 2010.

All candidates who take the exam for the first time in 2010 and who are unsuccessful in their attempt will automatically be offered a retake at no extra charge.

Contacts

For more information on SCEs, go to the MRCP(UK) website

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The Young Investigators Compendium was recently published on the ASNEMGE homepage. The research compendium contains research and publication guidelines for young investigators in the field of Gastroenterology and connected disciplines, but will also be useful for those with other fields of interest. The compendium can be downloaded here.

This manual will be continuously updated following suggestions by users, authors, and any others being interested in postgraduate teaching of Young Investigators in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

On behalf of YECCO and with the approval of the ECCO Governing Board, we would like to invite BSG trainees under the age of 35 to participate in ECCO activities.

Please view the summary of YECCO activities below:

YECCO Brochure [ 300 Kb ]