Development of an Endoscopy Training Partnership in a Developing Country

Abstract

Gastrointestinal and pulmonary disease is prevalent in many developing countries. Establishing an endoscopy training partnership can transfer skills that can influence policy and stakeholder support to address disease morbidity and mortality. Any new program needs to consider the environmental services that will be delivered and give consideration to the sustainability of the program over time. This article outlines what we have learned from our training partnership in the Pacific Islands Region.

Keywords: Capacity building; Endoscopy; Sustainability.