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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2014; 6(6): 234-239
Published online Jun 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i6.234
Published online Jun 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i6.234
Role of simulation in training the next generation of endoscopists
Simon C Blackburn, Department of Paediatric Surgery, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Stephen J Griffin, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Blackburn SC and Griffin SJ co-authored the manuscript and had approved the final version.
Correspondence to: Simon C Blackburn, BSc(Hons), MBBS, Med, FRCS, Department of Paediatric Surgery, St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. sblackburn@doctors.org.uk
Telephone: +44-20-86721255 Fax: +44-20-86729711
Received: December 18, 2013
Revised: April 7, 2014
Accepted: May 15, 2014
Published online: June 16, 2014
Processing time: 179 Days and 19 Hours
Revised: April 7, 2014
Accepted: May 15, 2014
Published online: June 16, 2014
Processing time: 179 Days and 19 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Evidence is increasing that simulation is an effective means of teaching interventional procedures. We review the current use of simulators and the evidence for their efficacy, before considering the impact of the simulation environment on the learning that can be achieved. We argue that the use of the simulation environment as a tool to broaden the educational scope of simulation to teach skills other than the technical, is important to maximum utilisation of simulation.