About this course

This practical learning program is co-created by AKU Karachi, a tertiary academic centre in Pakistan, and BMJ Group, to enhance the clinical competence of general and consulting physicians in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases in the South Asian region. The course is designed by leading experts addressing the unique pathophysiology, disease patterns and challenges faced by practitioners in South Asia. The program integrates evidence-based didactic teaching, case-based discussions, and a structured clinical training in endoscopy and abdominal imaging modalities, thereby bridging the gap between primary care and specialist gastroenterology practice. While the focus of the course is on the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic conditions such as diarrhoea, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and haemorrhoids, it also provides in-depth guidance on managing complex presentations like jaundice, swallowing difficulties, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The curriculum covers specific conditions such as coeliac disease and the entire gamut of hepato-pancreatic-biliary disorders, offering a comprehensive overview of various GI disorders. Specific modules provide expertise in interpreting abdominal radiographs, investigating abnormal liver blood tests, and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in both adults and children. The curriculum combines online modules with on-site training exposure to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, as well as abdominal ultrasonography (USG), CT, MRI, and transient elastography (FibroScan), emphasizing practical interpretation and clinical decision-making.

Why take this course?

• Trusted content - Co-created by the publisher of The BMJ, a globally renowned journal with a legacy since 1840 in delivering credible healthcare knowledge to professionals and AKU Karachi a premier healthcare institute of Pakistan.
• Expert contributors - Authored and peer-reviewed by leading global subject matter experts and indigenised by experts in South Asia specializing in gastroenterology.
• Comprehensive curriculum - Covers a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, common patient presentations, acute emergencies like GI bleeding and jaundice.
• Extensive hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HPB) coverage - Exhaustive coverage of various liver, gall bladder and pancreatic diseases, including ARLD, NASH, MASLD, pancreatitis, gall stone diseases, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
• Offers practical expertise - Specific modules enhance practical skills like abdominal radiograph interpretation, management of abnormal liver function tests, and understanding the ideal time to go for CT, MRI, fibro scan, and other imaging modalities.
• Preventive gastroenterology - Focused modules on lifestyle medicine, viral hepatitis prevention, pre/pro/synbiotics, and substance-related GI risks equip practitioners with future-ready skills.
• Engaging pedagogy - Features a mix of text-based learning, case-based discussions, engaging video sessions, and online assessments for an immersive learning experience.
• Certification - Earn a joint certificate of completion from BMJ and AKU Karachi by achieving a minimum passing score of 70%, showcasing your expertise in gastroenterology.

Course Structure

Program modules – 34 modules
Text-based modules - 18
Video lectures - 16

Qualification for certificate

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

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a recognized institute

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