 Training programme Other studies have demonstrated a marked improvement in the acquisition of surgical skills by a module based programme, where theoretical aspects and simulated skills training is delivered shortly prior to an intensive training period over for example 6 to 8 weeks where the trainees is scheduled to perform a high number of supervised similar procedures i.e. herniotomies or laparoscopic cholecystectomies. CG Carlsen, PhD dissertation: Fast-track training improves surgical skills compared to traditional training, 2013. Intuitively this will also be effective in colonoscopy training. 