M. Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology

Be able to describe & discuss and synthesize knowledge regarding Luminal and Hepato Pancreatico Biliary (HPB) diseases (benign and malignant), and their diagnosis and management.

Be able to diagnose, investigate, manage and follow up patients with Luminal & HPB diseases(benign and malignant) using relevant current therapeutic methods with confidence.

Be able to interpret data from relevant clinical/laboratory investigations.

Be able to describe & discuss the indications/contra-indications of common Luminal & HPB surgical procedures for benign and malignant diseases and have the skills to perform these operations (including minimal access).

Be able to teach relevant aspects of Luminal & HPB diseases (benign and malignant) to resident doctors, junior colleagues, nursing and para-medical staff.

Be able to discuss the current literature on relevant aspects of the investigative, clinical and operative management of Luminal & HPB diseases (benign and malignant).

Be aware of all sub-specialties of Luminal & HPB surgery including transplantation.

Be acquainted with allied and general clinical disciplines.

Be capable of imparting basic Luminal & HPB surgical training.

Be able to identify and investigate a research problem in Luminal & HPB diseases (benign and malignant) using appropriate methodology.

Be able to identify, plan, conduct and communicate research in Luminal & HPB diseases.

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with radiologists, pathologists, medical gastroenterologists, oncologists and experts from allied clinical disciplines.

Be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and the community about Luminal & HPB diseases (benign and malignant) as well as counsel patients and relatives about various decisions during management.

Be able to discuss and defend the ethical issues involved in the relationship between patients and peers in clinical practice and research.