FELLOWSHIP IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
Discover the world of fellowship in gastroenterology with a practice-oriented postgraduate diploma program. Ideal for healthcare professionals looking to excel in diagnostic skills, this course offers clinical training and expert guidance.
Batch starts on
Jan to Dec/ May to June
Course Duration
12 Months
Multimodal Program
Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment
Flexible payment
financing options available
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FELLOWSHIP IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
The Fellowship in Gastroenterology is a life changing experience in the complex world of digestive health and disease management. It is where deep, loving care towards patients is merged with scientific research. With this clinical program, fellows get detailed knowledge on the various gastrointestinal disorders, including the simple diseases like acid reflux as well as the more complicated diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatic disorders. The fellows learn practical skills in endoscopic procedures under the tutelage of professional mentors who see to it that they learn precise but also compassionate skills. The fellowship is also geared towards collective research and this results in the innovation of diagnostics and treatment methodologies. This program is also in-service as it prepares the fellows with the knowledge and expertise necessary to further the field of gastroenterology and enhance patient outcomes.
What you'll learn
Esophageal motor function
Gastric secretion
Carbohydrate assimilation
Intestinal lipid absorption
Protein digestion and assimilation
Motility disorders of theesophagus
Key Features
- Attending /Non-Attending Classes
- Clinical Training in Nearest Hospital/Clinics.
- Free Study Material with recorded lectures
- Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India
5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session
6. NAAC A+ University
7. 1 Year of Mentorship
8. Updated Curriculum
Course Curriculum
- Physiology and anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system.
- Molecular and cellular pathways in GI diseases.
- Simple diagnostic methods: History taking, physical examination, laboratory tests.
- Learning about gastrointestinal motility and secretory functions.
- Learn physiological and anatomical pathophysiology of GI disorders.
- Carry out thorough patient examinations and draw up the differential diagnosis.
- Introduction to the principles of evidence-based medicine in GI practice.
- Endoscopy procedures: Upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy and special procedures.
- Capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy using two balls.
- Gastroenterology imaging modalities: ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy.
- Biopsy methods and histopathology.
- Advances in molecular diagnostics in GI diseases
- Expertise in conducting and reading endoscopic procedures.
- Knowledge of how to use imaging and diagnostic technologies properly.
- Biopsy and histopathological report interpretation.
- The anatomy and functioning of the liver.
- Hepatitis: Diagnosis, treatment and treatment progress.
- Fatty liver disease: Non-alcoholic and alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH/ASH)
- Cirrhosis: Pathophysiology, complications (portal hypertension, variceal bleeding), and treatment.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver transplantation.
- Thorough knowledge of liver diseases and management.
- Skills in chronic liver disease and complications of cirrhosis management.
- Use the knowledge in diagnosing and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Pathophysiology and immunology of IBD (Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Symptoms and diagnosis.
- Pharmacologic treatment: Biologics, immunosuppressants, and corticosteroids.
- Surgery and care of complications (fistulas, strictures, etc.).
- Nutrition role in the management of IBD.
- Gain professional skills in the treatment of IBD.
- Knowledge of the new biologic treatment and the clinical guidelines.
- Recognize and treat typical complications of IBD.
- Colorectal cancer: Screening, early detection and treatment.
- Gastric and esophageal cancer: Diagnosis, staging, and treatment options.
- Pancreatic cancer: Early detection, surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities
- GI cancer innovations: Treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
- Skilled in diagnosis, staging and treatment planning of GI cancers.
- Knowledge of the multidisciplinary approach to GI oncology, such as the use of surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
- Knowledgeable of recent research and treatment paradigm in GI malignancies.
- Functional GI disorders pathophysiology: IBS, dyspepsia, and functional constipation.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- GI motility disorders: Achalasia, gastroparesis, and others.
- The role of endoscopic and manometric studies in the diagnosis of motility disorders.
- Skills to diagnose and treat functional and motility disorders.
- Use non-pharmacologic therapy (dietary changes, lifestyle changes) to treat GERD and IBS.
- Apply greater diagnostic power in the management of functional GI disease.
- Advanced therapeutic endoscopy: Polypectomy, EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection), ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): Methods, indications and clinical use.
- GI bleeding: Endoscopic control of bleeding and stenting.
- Balloon angioplasty, stent placement and management of strictures.
- Endoscopic surgery of the biliary and pancreatic diseases.
- Skill in undertaking complex endoscopic tasks.
- Skills in the treatment of GI bleeding and biliary-pancreatic diseases with the help of endoscopic procedures.
- Ability to carry out and interpret endoscopic ultrasound studies.
- Diagnosis, treatment, complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones: Diagnostic measures and surgical/medical treatment.
- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Diagnosis, grading and treatment.
- Endoscopic therapy of biliary obstruction and pancreatic diseases.
- Clinical experience in the management of pancreatobiliary diseases.
- Use endoscopic methods to treat the biliary and pancreatic ducts.
- Work out an integrated strategy of treatment of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
- Gastrointestinal diseases in children: Characteristics and manifestations.
- Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Diagnosis, management and growth considerations.
- Celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and other typical pediatric GI diseases.
- Pediatric liver diseases: Hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, and biliary atresia.
- Nutrition and growth in children with GI.
- Gain skills in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal diseases.
- Know how difficult it is to treat children with chronic GI diseases.
- Get practical experience on pediatric endoscopy and diagnosis.
- Effects of aging and its impact on the gastrointestinal system.
- GI disorders in elderly: Constipation, diverticular diseases, and GI malignancies.
- Nutrition and frailty among geriatric GI patients.
- Polypharmacy and its effects on gastrointestinal functioning.
- Endoscopy screening amongst the elderly.
- Individualize gastroenterology care to older patients.
- Devise multi-morbidity and polypharmacy management strategies among elderly GI patients.
- Learn about the importance of nutrition and preventive medicine in geriatric gastroenterology.
- State-of-the-art imaging modalities: MRI, CT, PET scans and contrast-enhanced imaging.
- Imaging in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, malignancies, and liver diseases.
- Radiologic intervention methods: percutaneous biopsies, drainage surgeries, and stenting.
- Imaging use in GI bleeding, pancreatic diseases and GI motility.
- Interdisciplinary work with radiologists and surgeons.
- Learn to interpret advanced imaging in gastroenterology.
- Work well with radiologists and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Recognize imaging clues and guidelines to complicated GI diseases.
- Nutrition evaluation and treatment during gastrointestinal diseases.
- Parenteral and enteral nutrition in acute and chronic GI disorders.
- Dietary role in inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and malabsorptive syndromes.
- Nutritional therapy liver disease, pancreatitis, and GI malignancies.
- Gut metabolic and nutrition disorders (short bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome, etc.)
- Design an overall strategy for nutritional therapy in GI patients.
- Know how to personalize nutrition interventions in chronic GI diseases and liver diseases.
- Apply an understanding of metabolism and nutrition support to clinical practice.
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Program Highlights
Duration: 12 Months
Type: Hybrid (Online and Clinical Training)
Areas of interest: gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy.
Mentorship: Seasoned gastroenterologists and endoscopy experts.
Accreditation: CPD UK Certified
Mode of Learning: Flexible to apply to practicing professionals.
Program Structure
Phase I: Academic & Theoretical Training (Online)
The stage is concerned with the establishment of the basic knowledge in gastroenterology.
Curriculum Focus:
Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
Simple and complicated GI disorders.
Liver and pancreatic diseases.
Gastroenterology diagnostic guidelines.
Principles of endoscopy
Learning Components:
Live interactive classes with faculty experts.
Taped lectures so as to have it any time.
Discussions and clinical scenarios Case-based.
Video illustrations of endoscopic surgeries.
Organized learning materials and books.
Phase II: Clinical Training.
The stage offers clinical experience in the gastroenterology practice facilities.
Clinical Training Includes:
Monitoring of diagnostic and therapeutic processes.
Outpatient and inpatient exposure to GI care.
Involvement in case discussions and clinical reviews.
Knowledge of endoscopy unit procedures.
Core Clinical Areas:
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Biopsy and polypectomy.
GI bleeding management
Hepatology and liver diseases.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Clinical Training & Exposure
Cooperation with hospitals and gastroenterology centers training.
Real patient case exposure and exposure to clinical pathways.
Involvement in diagnostic and management consultations.
GI practice clinical understanding development.
Assessment & Certification
End of program evaluation.
MCQ-based examination
Fellowship certification accredited by CPD UK
Certification in gastroenterology.
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS graduates
Internal medicine physicians
Residents and trainees in medicine.
Medical practitioners having pertinent clinical experience.
Career Scope
On completion, the participants can:
Gain knowledge of gastrointestinal disorders and their treatments.
Improve clinical thinking in GI.
Assist with diagnostic and endoscopic processes.
Enhance their presence in gastroenterology training maneuvers.
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