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This is a 2 year Fellowship program aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of adult and paediatric gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary pathology and to competently handle issues that arise in routine and specialty/referral practice. The Fellowship will be awarded by Amrita University after successful completion of theory and practical exam at the end of the 24-month training program.

Program Objectives

• To increase knowledge and experience in neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that primarily or secondarily affect the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver in both adult and paediatric patients.
• To strengthen diagnostic skills in gastrointestinal and liver pathology by interpreting histological findings in the light of clinical presentation and laboratory data and with full awareness of the potential clinical impact of the diagnosis and differentials.
• To independently evaluate intraoperative consultations.
• To gain exposure to transplant pathology.
• To understand the utility of ancillary techniques including molecular studies for diagnostic and theranostic purposes in gastrointestinal and liver pathology.
• To gain experience in FNA cytology of the liver and pancreas.
• To develop an appreciation of the multidisciplinary team approach to the treatment of patients with these diseases.
• To enhance teaching abilities through interaction with pathology trainees, students, and clinicians.
• To gain experience in research techniques, write up research protocols, and utilize these techniques to complete research projects.

Department: Pathology

Duration: 24 Months

No: of seats available: 2

Closing date of application: August 04, 2024

Course starting: October 2024

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Eligibility Criteria

Essential: Post-graduate training in pathology (MD / DNB)

Desirable: Demonstration of interest in GI Pathology

To apply :

Please send the below details to the Email ID's attached:

Sub: FGIL Path

1. Curriculum Vitae – include 2 referees, and list your publications in Vancouver citation style.
2. Personal Statement to support your application (no more than 1000 words).

Contact

Dr. Roopa Paulose (Course Organizer)
Phone: +91 (484) 2851234, Ext: 8020

Email ids:
roopapaulose@aims.amrita.edu
medpathology@aims.amrita.edu
international@amrita.edu
acipkochi@aims.amrita.edu

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