Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy

Objectives-

1. Advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic Upper and Lower GI endoscopy
2. Advanced training in ERCP, EUS and Third Space Endoscopy

Program Relevance- During DM gastroenterology training limited exposure to advanced endoscopic skill like therapeutic intervention in upper and lower GI endoscopy and also ERCP, EUS and third space endoscopy. Through this program post DM candidate will be trained in advanced GI endoscopic intervention like third space endoscopy (EMR, ESD, POEM), therapeutic ERCP and EUS.

Eligibility criteria- DM or DNB in gastroenterology

Admission Process- Apply online

                                  Admission based on availability, seniority and merit

Syllabus

First Semester (6months)

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Upper and Lower GI endoscopy- NBI, Polypectomy, hemo-cliping, dilatation, Glue injection, APC
• Diagnostic EUS
• Basics of ERCP canulation- biliary and pancreatic, pre-cut papillotomy

Second Semester (6months)

• Advanced Endoscopic intervention- EMR, ESD, POEM
• Advanced ERCP intervention- Pancreatic sphincterotomy, stenting, Biliary stenting, lithotripsy, Metal Stenting
• EUS guided interventions like- FNA, FNB, Cysto- gastrostomy

External Posting – Optional- MGH(Massachusetts General Hospital) – visit for 2-4 weeks

Reference list of books & journals

Text Books

• Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Fundamentals
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography, 3Rd Edition by Frank Gress and Thomas Savides, John Wiley

Journals

• GIE- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Endoscopy 

Collaborations with other department Institution- GI surgery, Radiology

Prospects & Placement- This fellowship will provide advance training, will open opportunity in both corporate and institutional job.

Program Coordinators:

Dr. Ganesh Bhat                                                       Dr. Shiran Shetty

Professor and Head                                                  Professor and unit Head

Department of Gastroenterology                          Department of Gastroenterology

Kasturba Medical College                                        Kasturba Medical College

Manipal Academy of Higher Education                 Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal 576104                                                         Manipal 576104