The training program must provide opportunities for residents to develop clinical competence in the field of gastroenterology, including hepatology, clinical nutrition, and gastrointestinal oncology.
At least 18 months of the clinical experience should be in general gastroenterology, including hepatology, which should comprise at least 5 months of this experience. The additional 18 months of training must be dedicated to elective fields of training oriented to enhance competency.
Residents must have formal instruction, clinical experience, or opportunities to acquire expertise in the evaluation and management of the following disorders:
Diseases of the esophagus
Acid peptic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
Motor disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
Irritable bowel syndrome
Disorders of nutrient assimilation
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Vascular disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
Gastrointestinal infections, including retroviral, mycotic, and parasitic diseases
Gastrointestinal disease with an immune basis
Gallstones and cholecystitis
Alcoholic liver diseases
Cholestatic syndromes
Drug-induced hepatic injury
Hepatobiliary neoplasms
Chronic liver diseases
Gastrointestinal manifestations of HIV Infections
Gastrointestinal neoplastic disease
Acute and chronic hepatitis
Biliary and pancreatic diseases
Women's health issues in digestive diseases
Geriatric gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
Genetic/inherited disorders
Medical management of patients under surgical care for gastrointestinal disorders
Management of GI emergencies in the acute ill patient