Shunya Takayanagi

Introduction I trained in gastrointestinal endoscopy at NTT Medical Center Tokyo, a high-volume center in Japan performing over 1,000 endoscopic submucosal dissections (ESDs) annually. The hospital also served as an international training site, hosting 62 overseas trainees in 2024. Since September 2024, I have been practicing endoscopy at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway. This essay outlines my training at NTT Medical Center Tokyo and compares it with current practices in Norway. Comparison of Endoscopic Training Systems in Norway and Japan Norway has developed a nationwide structure for endoscopy education through Endoskopiskolen, offering organized training for both endoscopists and nursing [...]