Open AccessYoung GI Societies in Europe: 2019 update
Author(s) -
Heinrich Henriette,
RodríguezLago Iago,
Nakov Radislav,
Skuja Vita,
Acedo Pilar,
Nitsche Ulrich,
Mikolasevic Ivana,
Herwaarden Yasmijn,
Kocollari Adea,
Harutyunyan Kristine,
Dolak Werner,
Loly JeanPhilippe,
Defeu Wiliam Soub,
Sleeckx Sofie,
Van Hootegem Anneleen,
Nakov Radislav,
Bokun Tomislav,
Kral Jan,
Burisch Johan,
Eek Aileen,
Liukkonen Ville,
Hedjoudje Abdellah,
Beyer Georg,
Voulgaris Theodoros,
Farkas Klaudia,
O'Reilly Susanne,
Ianiro Gianluca,
Manfredi Guido,
Skuja Vita,
Sjomina Olga,
Kupcinskas Juozas,
Khannoussi Wafaa,
Nikolovska Anche Volkanovska,
Breder Sigurd,
Molnes Sveinung,
Salaga Maciej,
Ferreira Rosa,
Ilie Madalina,
Lalosevic Milica Stojkovic,
Ďuriček, Martin,
Tepes Katja,
Murcia Óscar,
Moris María,
Stenfors Iréne,
Schreiner Philipp,
Herwaarden Yasmijn,
Wielenga Mattheus,
Altan Ege,
Nikiforova Yana,
Widlak Monika
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
ueg journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.667
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2050-6414
pISSN - 2050-6406
DOI - 10.1177/2050640620906771
Subject(s) - medicine , family medicine
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.