Gastroenterology

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Duties

• Deliver lectures and tutorials on:
• Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
• Common and complex GI disorders (GERD, IBD, hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, GI cancers)
• Diagnostic techniques (endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging, liver function tests)
• Gastrointestinal pharmacotherapy (e.g., PPIs, antiemetics, laxatives, immunosuppressants)
• Nutritional management and GI emergencies
• Facilitate clinical case discussions and bedside teaching (if in a clinical setting).
• Supervise students in research projects, case presentations, and practical sessions.
• Develop course content, MCQs, case-based assessments, and OSCEs.

2. Clinical Duties (For Medical Colleges / Teaching Hospitals)

• Participate in outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology services.
• Assist in and teach diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (e.g., upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP).
• Guide residents and students during ward rounds, procedures, and case management.
• Provide mentorship in clinical decision-making and patient care.

3. Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct and support research in areas like:
• Hepatology, IBD, GI oncology, gut microbiome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Clinical trials related to GI therapeutics
• Publish in peer-reviewed medical journals and attend academic conferences.
• Assist in securing research grants and ethical clearance for projects.

4. Administrative & Institutional Involvement

• Contribute to departmental meetings and curriculum design.
• Participate in organizing CMEs, workshops, GI camps, and awareness programs.
• Serve on institutional committees (e.g., ethics, research, quality assurance).

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS with MD in Internal Medicine and DM / DNB in Gastroenterology
• Registered with medical council (as per national/state regulations)

Desirable:

• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Experience in diagnostic and interventional endoscopy
• Peer-reviewed publications in gastroenterology journals

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of gastrointestinal physiology, pathology, and clinical management
• Proficiency in endoscopic and diagnostic procedures (if clinically active)
• Strong teaching, mentoring, and academic writing abilities
• Research acumen and knowledge of evidence-based medicine
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with simulation-based teaching and digital tools (LMS, virtual endoscopy trainers, etc.)