2. Introduction
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the
digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the
gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth
to anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this
specialty. Physicians practicing in this field are called
gastroenterologists. They have usually completed about
eight years of pre-medical and medical education, a year-
long internship, three years of an internal medicine
residency, and two to three years in the gastroenterology
fellowship. Some gastroenterology trainees will complete a
"fourth-year" in transplant hepatology, advanced
endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, motility .
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3. Eligibility
Minimum qualification to become a Gastroenterologist in India
is a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by 2 years MD
(Medicine) Course further followed by 3 Years DM
(Gastroenterology) course - specialization of the field.
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4. Job Prospects
Increasing in gastrointestinal organs problems especially to
the people living in the sub-urban and rural area has
increased the demand of Gastroenterologist in the recent
past. Thus there are ample of job opportunities for young
Gastroenterologists not only in the government dispensaries
and hospital in rural as well as semi-urban areas but also big
corporate hospitals. More over enterprising
Gastroenterologists can also open their own Gastro Clinic.
Teaching in Medical Colleges is another good option for those
interested in academics and research activities.
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5. The average pay for a Gastroenterologist is Rs 1,228,902 per
year.
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6. Institutes
•Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,
Kerala
•Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
•Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
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