Endoscopic Education, Training, and Simulation.

This article summarizes the evolution of endoscopy training from its origins of simple bedside instruction to its current state of competency-based curricula and incorporation of novel training methods, including simulation, gamification for the trainee, and improving education skills of the tutors.

Learning curves in ERCP during advanced endoscopy training: a Canadian multicenter prospective study.

 Growing emphasis on quality and patient safety has supported the shift toward competency-based medical education for advanced endoscopy trainees (AETs). In this study, we aimed to examine Canadian AETs learning curves and achievement of competence using an ERCP assessment tool with strong evidence of validity.  This prospective study was conducted at five institutions across Canada from 2017-2018.

Is Biannual Surveillance for Pancreatic Cancer Sufficient in Individuals With Genetic Syndromes or Familial Pancreatic Cancer?

Background: Individuals with a family history of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) or with a germline mutation in a PC susceptibility gene are at increased risk of developing PC. These high-risk individuals (HRIs) may benefit from PC surveillance.

Methods: A PC surveillance program was developed to evaluate the detection of premalignant lesions and early-stage PCs using biannual imaging and to determine whether locally advanced or metastatic PCs develop despite biannual surveillance.

Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparity of Gastric Cancer Patients in Canada.

Gastric cancer is the 5th most common malignancy worldwide, representing ~5-10% of all new cancer cases. Although its incidence is declining, it is estimated that 1 in 98 Canadians will develop gastric cancer in their lifetime. The epidemiology and distribution of gastric cancer throughout Canada, however, remains poorly understood.