Gastroenterology
Welcome to the Department of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine which deals with study of digestive system and management of its disorders.
Learning Outcomes
This specialty has many learning outcomes and can be classified as follows:
Knowledge
Basic Knowledge
Disorders of the esophagus
- Achalasia
- Barrett's esophagus
- Boerhaave's Syndrome
- Esophageal atresia
- Esophageal diverticula
- Esophageal carcinoma
- Esophageal reflux
- Esophageal spasm
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophageal perforation
- Esophageal varices
- Esophagitis
Disorders of the Stomach
- Gastric erosions
- Gastro-esophageal reflux
- Gastric tumors
- Gastroenteritis
- Peptic ulcer
- Pyloric stenosis
Disorders of the small intestine
Disorders of the appendix
Disorders of the large intestine
- Angiodysplasia
- Colonic polyps
- Colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticular disease
- Familial polyposis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Ulcerative Colitis
Disorders of the rectum
Disorders of the anus
Disorders of the liver
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Hepatitis
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Hepatic Failure
- Liver Abscess
- Liver Tumors
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Portal Hypertension
Disorders of the pancreas
Disorders of the biliary system
Skills
Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas:
- Gastrointestinal History Taking
- Gastrointestinal Examination
- Analysis of Gastrointestinal Investigations
- Gastrointestinal OSCE's