TABLE 1.
PD/Experts opinion on trainees' criteria for acceptance in American Gastrointestinal Endoscopy fellowships.
| Criteria evaluated for trainee acceptance | EI | VI | MI | SI | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic skills | 46.3% | 46.3% | 7.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Appreciation in the interview | 22% | 46.3% | 22% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| Curriculum vitae (CV) | 17.1% | 41.5% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Recommendation letter | 12.1% | 22% | 46.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Motivation letter | 9.8% | 36.5% | 22% | 19.5% | 12.2% |
| Theoretical knowledge | 9.8% | 56.1% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| EBGH test score | 0 | 4.9% | 22% | 26.8% | 46.3% |
| Membership of endoscopy societies | 4.9% | 12.2% | 17.1% | 36.6% | 29.2% |
| Age | 2.4% | 22% | 34.1% | 26.8% | 14.7% |
| Research experience | 2.4% | 22% | 43.9% | 26.8% | 4.9% |
| Gender | 0 | 0 | 4.9% | 2.4% | 92.7% |
| Honours awarded | 0 | 0 | 34.1% | 34.1% | 31.8% |
| Others (mentioned in free‐text box) |
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Abbreviations: EI, Extremely important; EBGH, European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatolog; MI, Moderately important; NI, Not important; SI, Slightly important; VI, Very important.