Endoscopic skills training in a simulated clinical setting.

Background/aim: We describe a simulation and scenario-based model of training in gastrointestinal endoscopic hemostasis, which combines acquisition of procedural and problem-solving skills in a close to reality simulated clinical setting.

Methods: Two day courses in endoscopic hemostasis were conducted at the Clinical Training and Education Centre, the University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. In total, 23 trainees were enrolled.