The Gold Standard Simulator For GI Endoscopy
The GI Mentor™ is an evidence-based simulation platform for training of gastrointestinal upper and lower endoscopic procedures. It offers a comprehensive library of modules with more than 120 tasks and virtual patient cases. The simulator provides multiple training opportunities, starting with constructive endoscopy skill tasks, through true-to-life patient cases ranging from simple diagnostic procedures to advanced ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ESD procedures.
Original Colonoscope and Duodenoscope have been customized to provide realistic simulation including tactile sensations and various endoscopic tools. The GI Mentor provides an excellent environment for acquiring essential skills, practicing clinical procedures in a safe and realistic manner, and demonstrating one’s proficiency.
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Features and Benefits
- Exclusive simulator for SAGES FES testing, as required by the ABS for all general surgery residency graduates in North America
- The most extensive curricula from essential skill tasks and basic diagnostics, through complex anatomies and emergency cases all the way to challenging ERCP, EMR and ESD procedures
- Educational environment includes aids such as 3D anatomical map, pain indicator and virtual instructor providing dynamic feedback as to trainee’s performance and patient safety during the training
- The most evidence-based simulator for GI endoscopy with over 60 studies including established predictive value
Testimonials
“The Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery ™ (FES) is a comprehensive educational and assessment tool designed to teach and evaluate the fundamental knowledge, clinical judgment and technical skills required…
Dr. Gerald Fried
SAGES Past President and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at McGill University
“All of my residents who want to learn GI endoscopy
have to complete all the modules on the GI Mentor simulators before they can begin live patient endoscopy. It has made
a major difference…
Dr. Robert Schneider, DO, FAAFP, NRMC
Family/Integrated Medicine Program Directorm A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO
“Training on our GI-BRONCH Mentor has been worked into the Family Medicine Resident Curriculum. Additionally, Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship as well as Emergency Medicine Residency Program have…
Elizabeth Young
Simulation Program Specialist LSU Health Shreveport
Validation Studies
R The time required to visualize the papilla and to cannulate deeply when removing the BD stone was significantly shorter for the experts (both p < 0.05). The time to visualize the papilla, cannulate deeply, reach a diagnosis, complete sphincterotomy, and complete the intervention was significantly shorter for the experts when managing cystic leakage (all p < 0.05). In diagnosing and taking brush cytology from a hilar stenosis, there was only a trend toward the experts needing less time for the deep cannulation of the BD (p = 0.077). Conclusion: The performance differed between experts and novices, especially in the management of cystic leakage. This corroborates the construct validity of the GI II Mentor simulator.
The purpose of this multicenter study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the hands-on component of the FES examination, and to establish the pass score. The FES hands-on skills test examines the basic procedural components required to perform safe flexible endoscopy. It meets rigorous standards of reliability and validity required for high-stakes examinations, and, together with the knowledge component, may help contribute to the definition and determination of competence in endoscopy.
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