Overview
Gastrointestinal & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery is a sub-speciality dealing with the management of diseases related to the human gastrointestinal tract which can be subdivided into luminal i.e - upper gastrointestinal tract (Esophagus, stomach) and lower gastrointestinal tract (small intestine, large intestine, rectum & anal canal) and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) system involving liver, gall bladder, pancreas, duodenum, biliary tract and spleen.
Diseases of the GI & HPB system are among the most common disorders in India and majority of them involve a complex problem-solving approach. The disease management require a higher level of cognitive and psychomotor skills.
In view of recognizing the increasing need and demanding higher skills GI & HPB surgery, this Fellowship in GI & HPB surgery programme will fulfil the 3 objectives of patient care, surgical skill training and research.
Programme goal
The goal of the training Fellowship program in GI & HPB surgery is to empower a surgeon to provide tertiary care for patients with complicated problems related to the Gastrointestinal & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary system.
At the end of the training, the trainee should be:
- Be able to diagnose, investigate, manage and follow up patients with both benign and malignant diseases of GI & HPB system with confidence utilizing current and modern treatment strategy.
- Be able to interpret data from relevant clinical/laboratory investigations.
- Be able to describe & discuss the indication of common GI & HPB surgical procedures., acquainted with the knowledge of preoperative work up, optimization and have the skills to perform these operations.
- Be aware of various therapeutic modalities like minimal access surgery, endoscopic in dealing with GI and HPB disorders.
- Be able to discuss the updated literature on the investigative, clinical, and surgical management of GI &HPB diseases.
- Be aware of all sub-specialties of GI & HPB surgery including transplantation.
- Be acquainted with allied and general clinical disciplines.
- Be capable of imparting basic GI & HPB surgical training.
- Be able to identify, plan, conduct and communicate research in Luminal GI & HPB diseases
Eligibility:
- Any medical graduate with MS/DNB in General Surgery qualification.
Admission
- Apply Online
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Merit List based on PI
- Provisional Admission notice to shortlisted candidates
- Admission Formalities
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Feb 15 25
Feb ' 25
Last date to Apply
01
Mar ' 25
Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Duration
Duration of Course: 2 Years
Every candidate admitted to the training programme shall pursue a regular course of study (on whole time basis) in the concerned recognized institution under the guidance of recognized post graduate teacher for assigned period of the course.
Facilties

Laboratories
The Department of Neurology has EEG/ENMG Labs.

Libraries
Libraries have excellent resources for reference and study

Hospitals
Teaching hospitals give students hands-on learning