Young GI Societies in Europe: 2019 update. Issue 2 (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heinrich, Henriette; Rodríguez-Lago, Iago; Nakov, Radislav; Skuja, Vita; Acedo, Pilar; Nitsche, Ulrich; Mikolasevic, Ivana; van Herwaarden, Yasmijn
• Other Names: Kocollari Adea non-byline-author.; Harutyunyan Kristine non-byline-author.; Dolak Werner non-byline-author.; Loly Jean-Philippe non-byline-author.; Defeu Wiliam Soub non-byline-author.; Sleeckx Sofie non-byline-author.; Van Hootegem Anneleen non-byline-author.; Nakov Radislav non-byline-author.; Bokun Tomislav non-byline-author.; Kral Jan non-byline-author.; Burisch Johan non-byline-author.; Eek Aileen non-byline-author.; Liukkonen Ville non-byline-author.; Hedjoudje Abdellah non-byline-author.; Beyer Georg non-byline-author.; Voulgaris Theodoros non-byline-author.; Farkas Klaudia non-byline-author.; O'Reilly Susanne non-byline-author.; Ianiro Gianluca non-byline-author.; Manfredi Guido non-byline-author.; Skuja Vita non-byline-author.; Sjomina Olga non-byline-author.; Kupcinskas Juozas non-byline-author.; Khannoussi Wafaa non-byline-author.; Nikolovska Anche Volkanovska non-byline-author.; Breder Sigurd non-byline-author.; Molnes Sveinung non-byline-author.; Salaga Maciej non-byline-author.; Ferreira Rosa non-byline-author.; Ilie Madalina non-byline-author.; Lalosevic Milica Stojkovic non-byline-author.; Ďuriček, Martin non-byline-author.; Tepes Katja non-byline-author.; Murcia Óscar non-byline-author.; Moris María non-byline-author.; Stenfors Iréne non-byline-author.; Schreiner Philipp non-byline-author.; van Herwaarden Yasmijn non-byline-author.; Wielenga Mattheus non-byline-author.; Altan Ege non-byline-author.; Nikiforova Yana non-byline-author.; Widlak Monika non-byline-author.;
• Is Part Of: United European Gastroenterology journal. Volume 8:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 227
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Young GI Section -- Europe; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.33005
• DOI: 10.1177/2050640620906771
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-6406

Abstract

Background: One of the aims of the Young Talent Group (YTG) is to make United European Gastroenterology (UEG) more attractive to young fellows interested in gastroenterology (GI), and to actively involve them in UEG activities and the activities of their respective national societies. In 2017, we conducted a survey among the Friends of the UEG YTG with the aim of identifying the state of organization and needs of Young GI Sections (YGISs) throughout Europe, highlighting areas for further development and improvement. Aims: The aim of the current web-based survey was to assess the progress of YGISs over 1 year, and persisting hurdles in forming and running a YGIS. Results: Overall, 38 of 42 Friends answered the survey (91%). The number of YGISs has increased significantly from 12 in 2017 to 25 in 2019. Young gastroenterologists remained supported, but not influenced, by national societies. Results of the survey suggest that a lack of dedicated and motivated fellows has replaced a lack of funding as the most prevalent hurdle in forming these types of sections. Conclusion: Our survey shows that the development of YGISs has improved markedly within the last 2 years. However, several limitations, like underrepresentation in subcommittees of national societies, remain and need to be addressed in order to involve young gastroenterologists in their respective national societies and within UEG, to pave the way for future research, education and excellent quality of care, and reduce health inequalities across Europe.