Formation à distance en endoscopie digestive : mythe ou réalité ?

Recent technological advances in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy are the subject of recommendations by different National Society of Endoscopy, and require ongoing training to ensure quality care. To date, several resources are at our disposal to meet these training obligations. A mentoring phase is essential, given the high level of technical complexity involved. However, the lack of training sites and growing demand mean that this is still not widely available. Distance learning could be an alternative to improve access to training. This type of training offers: 1) remote companionship, known as "telementoring", and 2) expert review of procedural videos, known as "expert feedback". Dedicated platforms are already available on the web, offering a range of services covering these different aspects. Such a training approach seems not only feasible and effective, but also safe and cost-effective. It is important to consider its integration into our future training schemes. However, it remains to be seen where it fits in, how it can be implemented, and the scope and conditions of its application. Further trials and studies would certainly help to answer these questions and assess the added value this approach could bring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]