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Foreword

This second edition of the book, Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an entirely new and refreshing approach to what should be taught to those learning to perform endoscopy but also delves into the cognitive aspects of how to address and solve problems as they are encountered. The second edition has updated each and every chapter to include the latest training guidelines and resources for both trainees and teachers and a full web version accompanies this book. New chapters have been added, such as training the teachers of endoscopy, GI motility, anorectal procedures, and international opportunities for additional training and there are several detailed online resources for both trainees and teachers.

Dr. Jonathan Cohen is a dedicated teacher of endoscopy and has an active practice of endoscopy in New York City where he is responsible for training new endoscopists but also is active in the development of teachers of endoscopy. His expertise in every aspect of endoscopy training has been recognized by the World Endoscopy Organization who appointed him as co‐chair of the “Program for Endoscopy Teachers,” known throughout the world as “PET,” with training sessions that he has developed and organized in dozens of countries across the world.

Translating thoughts into written documents is difficult for many of us, but Dr. Cohen is adept at producing medical articles that are concise and meaningful. He has been involved in the production of several articles published in mainstream medical journals and in addition to publishing the first edition of this book, he also is the editor of a multiauthored book on narrow‐band imaging (Comprehensive Atlas of High Resolution Endoscopy and Narrow Band Imaging).

Dr. Cohen’s vast experience in the practice of endoscopy as well as his special expertise in teaching has resulted in his being requested to teach and perform procedures in endoscopy units throughout the world, giving him a first‐hand observation into the types of training and teaching performed in first‐class endoscopy suites in North and South America but also in Europe and Asia. Drawing on his understanding of the State of the Art of Training, Dr. Cohen has been able to gather the very best teaching endoscopists from many countries to share their special knowledge and techniques of training and their approach to problems encountered during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Each author was chosen primarily for their skill in performance of endoscopy while also currently engaged in teaching these skills to students and other accomplished endoscopists. In addition, the authors also had to have demonstrated their ability to express their thoughts in writing as well as being articulate in discussions during live endoscopic cases.

Through years of observations, Dr. Cohen has come to understand that some doctors that are outstanding practitioners of the art are not necessarily the best teachers of endoscopy and that the best teachers may not be the quickest or best practitioners of endoscopy. He has chosen the best teachers for each chapter in this book. Teachers of endoscopy have taken on the enormous responsibility to not only share their knowledge completely and selflessly with the student, but have accepted the task of patient advocate during each case to ensure their safety so that the teaching aspect of the procedure does not infringe upon the ability to provide the best endoscopic examination possible. The endoscopic approach, learned in apprentice fashion at the side of the teacher will be a part of that person’s endoscopic framework every time that they pick up an endoscope.

Dr. Cohen has made it a priority to present all facets of teaching the procedural aspects of gastrointestinal endoscopy, and has done it well. In addition to the detailed written description in each chapter, there is an extensive video section available on the web version of the book, which demonstrates the techniques discussed.

Teaching and learning are not linear experiences, but rather a repeating cycle of cognitive input with each cycle incorporating new data and new material as it evolves. Endoscopy learning embraces an entirely new dimension, the technical aspects of manipulating tubes inside the human body, a skill which can only be learned by repeated handling of an endoscope, and aided by the close tutelage of a mentor. This book is not intended to replace the eye–hand coordination required of bedside endoscopy teaching, but does provide every other aspect required for effective transfer of endoscopic knowledge from teacher to student, and does this from several aspects: the teacher, the student and practitioners who desire to learn the latest material in the field of endoscopy. All three of these separate audiences need to know what is covered in this book on Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

The World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) is pleased to endorse this book since its goals are clear and well defined: in order to perform endoscopy, one needs proper training. This training is best accomplished under the watchful tutelage of a person who is dedicated, expert, and facile not only in the performance of the procedure, but also in the ability to transfer skills to the next generation of endoscopists. The WEO promotes excellence in endoscopy throughout the entire world and focuses on bringing endoscopy to underserved areas where endoscopy is underutilized.

This second edition of the book, Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy will be an invaluable resource to trainees as well as accomplished endoscopists who desire to learn new techniques. All endoscopists who are involved in training must read this book which contains the knowledge needed to successfully teach the techniques of endoscopy.

Jerome D. Waye, MD

Past President: World Endoscopy Organization

Past President: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Past President: American College of Gastroenterology

Professor Emeritus: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai