
The Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is a national body comprising representatives from the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
Endoscopy training is assessed by the Conjoint Committee, usually in the context of the Specialist Advanced Training Program of either the RACP or RACS. Full recognition is therefore dependent on appropriate training, experience and supervision pursuant to those Training Programs.
Recognition of satisfactory Endoscopy training will therefore be given at the completion of Specialist Advanced Training.
Appropriate facilities for training in Endoscopy should be available in major hospitals, with exposure to endoscopic procedures being available to all Gastroenterology and general surgery trainees.