Henriette Heinrich1, Iago Rodríguez-Lago2,3, Radislav Nakov4, Vita Skuja5,6, Pilar Acedo7, Ulrich Nitsche8, Ivana Mikolasevic9,10,11, Yasmijn van Herwaarden12. 1. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stadtspital Waid und Triemli, University of Zuerich, Zuerich, Switzerland. 2. Gastroenterology Department, Hospital de Galdakao, Galdakao (Vizcaya), Spain. 3. Department of Gastroenterology, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo (Vizcaya), Spain. 4. Clinic of Gastroenterology, Tsaritsa Yoanna University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria. 5. Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia. 6. Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia. 7. Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Division of Medicine, University College London, London, UK. 8. Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. 9. Department of Gastroenterology, UH Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia. 10. Department of Gastroenterology, UHC Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia. 11. Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia. 12. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: One of the aims of the Young Talent Group (YTG) is to make United European Gastroenterology (UEG) more attractive to young fellows interested in gastroenterology (GI), and to actively involve them in UEG activities and the activities of their respective national societies. In 2017, we conducted a survey among the Friends of the UEG YTG with the aim of identifying the state of organization and needs of Young GI Sections (YGISs) throughout Europe, highlighting areas for further development and improvement. AIMS: The aim of the current web-based survey was to assess the progress of YGISs over 1 year, and persisting hurdles in forming and running a YGIS. RESULTS: Overall, 38 of 42 Friends answered the survey (91%). The number of YGISs has increased significantly from 12 in 2017 to 25 in 2019. Young gastroenterologists remained supported, but not influenced, by national societies. Results of the survey suggest that a lack of dedicated and motivated fellows has replaced a lack of funding as the most prevalent hurdle in forming these types of sections. CONCLUSION: Our survey shows that the development of YGISs has improved markedly within the last 2 years. However, several limitations, like underrepresentation in subcommittees of national societies, remain and need to be addressed in order to involve young gastroenterologists in their respective national societies and within UEG, to pave the way for future research, education and excellent quality of care, and reduce health inequalities across Europe.
BACKGROUND: One of the aims of the Young Talent Group (YTG) is to make United European Gastroenterology (UEG) more attractive to young fellows interested in gastroenterology (GI), and to actively involve them in UEG activities and the activities of their respective national societies. In 2017, we conducted a survey among the Friends of the UEG YTG with the aim of identifying the state of organization and needs of Young GI Sections (YGISs) throughout Europe, highlighting areas for further development and improvement. AIMS: The aim of the current web-based survey was to assess the progress of YGISs over 1 year, and persisting hurdles in forming and running a YGIS. RESULTS: Overall, 38 of 42 Friends answered the survey (91%). The number of YGISs has increased significantly from 12 in 2017 to 25 in 2019. Young gastroenterologists remained supported, but not influenced, by national societies. Results of the survey suggest that a lack of dedicated and motivated fellows has replaced a lack of funding as the most prevalent hurdle in forming these types of sections. CONCLUSION: Our survey shows that the development of YGISs has improved markedly within the last 2 years. However, several limitations, like underrepresentation in subcommittees of national societies, remain and need to be addressed in order to involve young gastroenterologists in their respective national societies and within UEG, to pave the way for future research, education and excellent quality of care, and reduce health inequalities across Europe.
Keywords:
Europe; Gastroenterology; Young GI Section
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