Endoscopy
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Training standards in gastrointestinal endoscopy are poorly defined even though different simulators are increasingly used for skills training. In 2001 a new training concept called "GATE--gastroenterological education-training endoscopy" was established, which provides a combination of background theory, video demonstrations, and simulator training. We aimed to evaluate the acceptance and training effect of this training model. ⋯ The integrated GATE training improved theoretical knowledge and manual skill. The GATE courses have been accredited by the German Society of Gastroenterology, underlining the demand for implementing preclinical training courses in endoscopic training.