The Six National University Consortium in Liver Transplant Professionals Training Program (SNUC-LT Program) in Japan: Experiences as a trainee

Abstract

Liver transplantation is a technically complex procedure requiring advanced surgical techniques, expertise, and experiences. Therefore, a structured training program should be of high importance for transplant surgeons. Herein, we present our first national training program, called the Six National University Consortium in Liver Transplant Professionals Training Program (SNUC-LT program), to train talent-proven liver transplant surgeons in Japan, focusing on experiences as a trainee. Through the SNUC-LT program, trainees can obtain abundant knowledge, extensive experiences, and advanced surgical skills, as well as develop their future career.