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This study aimed to evaluate improvements in technical skills in a simulated environment, highlight gender differences in performance, and assess the perceived value of the course among surgical and gastroenterology trainees.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      In this observational pre- and post-course study, surgical and gastroenterology trainees (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200919, 10 females, 9 males) participated in a four-day introductory endoscopy course. The curriculum combined theoretical instruction with supervised simulator training using the GI-Mentor II\u2122 (gastroscopy case and Endo Bubble exercise 1) and the Thompson Endoscopic Skills Trainer (TEST) from EndoSim\u2122 (polyp snaring exercise). Pre- and post-course performance was assessed based on completion times, screening efficiency, and the extent of mucosa inspected. Between-group comparisons were performed on the entire cohort as well as paired comparisons stratified by gender. Two questionnaires evaluated baseline characteristics and perceived course value.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Overall, trainees demonstrated significant improvements in technical skills following the course. No significant differences were observed between female and male participants at baseline. Post-course, female participants were significantly faster in reaching the descending part of duodenum (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0184). Male participants showed greater gains in speed-related tasks, while female participants demonstrated larger gains in quality-related performance metrics (screening efficiency and mucosal inspection quality). The course was perceived as highly valuable, with most participants (89.5%) reporting increased confidence in performing endoscopy in a clinical setting.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The course significantly improved technical skills and performance quality in simulator-based endoscopy. The observed differences in improvement patterns between participants highlight the potential value of adapting training to individual learning profiles rather than broad categorisations. 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