Endoscopic ultrasound training in Asia: Taking a step further in the right direction

Since its introduction to the field of endoscopy in the early 1980s, EUS has become an integral part of clinical practice in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, providing an immense contribution to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of GI diseases. Furthermore, the increasing involvement of interventional EUS has pushed through boundaries that were previously unimaginable providing a wide range of therapeutic breakthroughs. [...]it is important that training programs offer a curriculum that implements essential benchmarks for quality training and the ability to objectively measure specific quality metrics in evaluating competence in performing EUS. [...]many trainees may not be able to reach the required procedural numbers to achieve competence, hence the need for such holistic and innovative training methods to strengthen the training outcome without compromising its quality. [...]solid training foundations are the core fundamentals in consistently nurturing aspiring EUS trainees to be competent and safe endoscopists.