Curriculum

Three-months Postgraduate Course in Gastroenterology for Physicians Curriculum

Fees

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Course Directors

Dr Philip Abraham

Dr. Philip Abraham

Dr. Philip Abraham is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at P.D. Hinduja Hospitals, Mumbai, and former Professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai. He has received prestigious lifetime achievement awards from the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian Society of Clinical Research.
With over 110 publications in national and international journals, several prestigious orations, and decades of teaching experience, he has mentored numerous students pursuing DM, DrNB, and PhDs. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Dr. Abraham has also been an editor of the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and has contributed as a reviewer for several indexed journals. He is an active member of leading professional societies and frequently serves as a speaker at national and international conferences, shaping the field of gastroenterology in India.

Dr. Kieran Walsh BMJ

Dr. Kieran Walsh

Clinical director - BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice, UK
Dr Kieran Walsh is the clinical lead of the medical education and clinical decision support products at BMJ. He has a vast amount of experience in online medical education, clinical decision support, face to face delivery of medical education, and both summative and formative assessment. He has published over 200 papers in biomedical literature and has written four books: the first and only book on cost effectiveness in medical education; a dictionary of quotations in medical education; a history of medical education in 100 images; and the Oxford Textbook of Medical Education. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University. In the past he has worked as a hospital doctor specialising in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

About this course

This comprehensive course explores essential topics in gastroenterology, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to effectively diagnose and manage a range of gastrointestinal conditions. Key areas of focus include the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic conditions such as diarrhoea, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and haemorrhoids. The course provides guidance on managing complex presentations like jaundice, swallowing difficulties, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Participants will also delve into specific conditions such as coeliac disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and alcohol-related liver disease. Additional modules cover interpreting abdominal radiographs, investigating abnormal liver blood tests, and addressing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in both adults and children. The course integrates expert advice, practical guidelines, and case-based learning to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient care in gastroenterology.

Why take this course?

Course Highlights

  • Trusted content - developed by the publisher of The BMJ, a globally renowned journal with a legacy since 1840 in delivering credible healthcare knowledge to professionals.
  • Expert contributors - authored and peer-reviewed by leading global subject matter experts specialising in gastroenterology.
  • Comprehensive curriculum - Covers a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including dyspepsia, traveller's diarrhoea, IBS, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders (e.g., NAFLD, alcohol-related liver disease) and acute emergencies like GI bleeding and jaundice. Special focus on practical skills like abdominal radiograph interpretation and management of abnormal liver function tests.
  • Engaging pedagogy - Features interactive sessions, case-based discussions, video demonstrations, and online assessments for an immersive learning experience.
  • Certification - Earn a certificate of completion from BMJ by achieving a minimum passing score of 70%, showcasing your expertise in gastroenterology.

Course Structure

Program Modules: 18 modules
Live interaction with the faculty
Assessment: online MCQ-based


Qualification for certificate

For successful completion of the course, the minimum passing percentage required is 70%.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a recognized institute

Contact Us

For more information, please write to us at education.india@bmj.com or you can call us at 91-120-4345733, +919650052070 (09:30 AM - 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday).

Course objectives

  • At the end of this course, the candidate will be able to:

  • • Diagnose and manage common gastrointestinal conditions such as dyspepsia, diarrhoea, and jaundice.
  • • Understand and apply treatment strategies for liver diseases, including alcohol-related and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • • Interpret abdominal radiographs and assess abnormal liver function test results effectively.
  • • Manage acute gastrointestinal presentations, including upper GI bleeding and haematemesis.
  • • Utilise evidence-based guidelines for conditions like coeliac disease, IBS, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
  • • Address hospital presentations and improve care for complex cases in primary and secondary care settings.