Simulation technologies in training endoscopists in the educational simulation center of the Republican clinical medical center of the presidential administration of the Republic of Belarus

In connection with the development of the endoscopic service of the Republic of Belarus, the development of new methods and the introduction of new technologies, the issue of primary training and improvement of skills of endoscopists without risk to patients is relevant. The simulation center of Republican Clinical Medical Center has developed and implemented programs for simulation training of endoscopists which allow training doctors in the skills of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, preparing them for independent work with patients and improving their professional qualifications. Currently, training is conducted according to the following programs: 1. “Flexible endoscopy” (16 hours of training). 2. “Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy” (80 hours of training). 3. “Operative endoscopy of neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract” (80 hours of training).