Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 12 Months
Mode: Hybrid (Online Learning + Hands-on Clinical Training)
Eligibility: MBBS, MD, DNB (General Medicine) or Equivalent

Program Overview

This one-year Fellowship in Gastroenterology equips medical professionals with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training in diagnosing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases. The program combines academic learning with practical exposure to endoscopic procedures, liver disease management, and GI emergencies in both outpatient and hospital settings.

Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

Module 1: Basics of Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology

• Structure and function of the GI tract

• GI hormones and their regulatory roles

• Gut-brain axis and enteric nervous system

• Normal vs. abnormal GI motility

Module 2: Diagnostic Techniques in Gastroenterology

• Laboratory tests and stool studies

• Imaging: USG, CT scan, MRCP, and MRI

• Endoscopic procedures: EGD, colonoscopy

• Biopsy techniques and histopathology

Module 3: Esophageal Disorders

• GERD and Barrett’s esophagus

• Esophageal strictures and achalasia

• Esophageal motility disorders

• Diagnosis and endoscopic management

Module 4: Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

• Peptic ulcer disease and H. pylori infection

• Gastritis, gastroparesis, and functional dyspepsia

• Upper GI bleeding: causes and management

• Gastric polyps and early gastric cancer

Module 5: Hepatology – Liver Diseases

• Hepatitis (A, B, C, autoimmune)

• Cirrhosis and portal hypertension

• Liver function tests and interpretation

• NAFLD, NASH, and hepatocellular carcinoma

Module 6: Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders

• Acute and chronic pancreatitis

• Gallstones and cholecystitis

• Biliary obstruction and cholangitis

• Pancreatic tumors and cystic lesions

Module 7: Intestinal and Colonic Disorders

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – UC & Crohn’s

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Colonic polyps and colorectal cancer

• Constipation, diarrhea, and malabsorption syndromes

Module 8: GI Infections and Parasitic Diseases

• Bacterial gastroenteritis and foodborne illness

• Giardiasis, amoebiasis, helminthic infections

• Gut microbiota and probiotics

• Management protocols in tropical GI infections

Module 9: Pediatric and Geriatric Gastroenterology

• Celiac disease, lactose intolerance in children

• Pediatric constipation and GI bleeding

• GI issues in the elderly: dysphagia, fecal incontinence

• Age-specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches

Module 10: Gastrointestinal Emergencies and ICU Management

• Acute GI bleeding: variceal & non-variceal

• Peritonitis and perforation

• Hepatic encephalopathy and acute liver failure

• GI obstruction and emergency endoscopy

Module 11: Endoscopy and Advanced GI Procedures

• Upper and lower GI endoscopy – indications & prep

• Therapeutic endoscopy – banding, sclerotherapy

• ERCP: indications, techniques, complications

• Capsule endoscopy and future technologies

Module 12: Case-Based Discussions and Multidisciplinary GI Care

• Integrated management of complex GI cases

• Multidisciplinary approach with surgery, oncology, and radiology

• OSCE preparation and revision

• Final assessment and viva

Clinical Training and Hands-On Exposure

• OPD and inpatient GI ward rounds

• Observation and supervised endoscopy procedures

• Hands-on diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic skills

• Participation in liver clinics and hepatology units

Assessment and Certification

• Monthly MCQs, case-based assignments

• Clinical skill assessments and logs

• Final viva and OSCE-style practical examination

• Fellowship Certification in Gastroenterology by Skillversity

Who Should Enroll

• MBBS graduates with clinical experience

• MD/DNB holders in General Medicine

• Physicians aiming to specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology

• Doctors working in internal medicine, emergency, or GI-focused practices