Updated guidelines for live endoscopy demonstrations

Abstract

Courses that demonstrate endoscopic techniques in real time, termed live demonstrations, are valued because they provide invaluable lessons from real-life situations along with the opportunity to demonstrate standards of care. Attendees learn the thought process involved in making decisions while a procedure is being performed. At the same time, live demonstrations must be conducted with the patient as first priority. Endoscopic “experts” are put in a “pressure cooker”–like environment where the emphasis shifts from patient care to demonstration and performance.