Category Archives: gastroenterology

What Has Happened to Gastroenterology Training?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

The state of gastroenterology training and education in the United States today can be summarized in one word: endoscopy. Gone are the days of the cognitive gastroenterologist, discussing the character, smell, texture, and color of a patient’s stool in an … Continue reading →

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Doctor as Teacher: A Life Lesson to Future Doctors

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Ryan Madanick, MD

I do a lot of teaching.  Truth be told, it is what drew me to stay in academic medicine.  As a subspecialist, I am fortunate enough to have multiple opportunities to lecture, train, and educate in a number of venues.  … Continue reading →

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