DM Gastroenterology

Since the students are trained with the aim of practicing as independent gastroenterologists,
this course content will be merely a guideline. They have to manage all types of cases and
situations and seek and provide consultation. The emphasis shall therefore be more on the
practical management of the problem of the individual cases and the community within the
available resources.
1. Applied basic sciences knowledge relevant to the field of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology.
2. Investigative techniques, selection and interpretation of results
3. Pathogenesis of GI and liver diseases.
4. Nutrition in GI diseases
5. Diagnosis and management of diseases of the GI tract (Esophagus, stomach,
duodenum, small intestine, large intestine) and liver
6. Systemic diseases with GI and liver involvement
7. Pancreatic diseases.
8. Acute and chronic liver diseases due to congenital alcohol, viruses, metabolic
problems, toxins and drugs
9. Hepatic failure (diagnosis & management)
10. Principles and practice of, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (upper GI,
Colonoscopy, ERCP)
11. Liver transplantation
12. Recent advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
13. Biostatistics & clinical epidemiology
14. Preventive Gastroenterology and Hepatology
15. Management of GI emergencies like upper and lower GI bleed, Acute pancreatitis,
hepatic encephalopathy and cholangitis
16. Psychological factors in GI diseases.