Table 1.

Core cognitive skills necessary to achieve competence in EGD (adapted from the colonoscopy core curriculum⁴⁵)

1.Patient evaluation 2.Assessment of indication and risk 3.Informed consent 4.Patient preparation 5.Airway assessment and sedation management 6.Anatomy and landmark recognition 7.Recognition of findings 8.Integration of findings into management plans 9.Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic devices 10.Detailed report generation and communication 11.Adverse event recognition and management 12.Knowledge of surveillance intervals