Digestive System Diseases
Specialist training in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tract and pancreas, with advanced expertise in clinical gastroenterology, hepatology and digestive endoscopy.
Admission calls School website Reference regulations Contacts
| Director | Prof. Maria Beatrice Principi |
|---|---|
| Department | DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area |
| Duration | 4 years · 240 ECTS |
| Area / Class | Medical Area · Class of General and Specialist Clinical Medicine |
| Admission | National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates |
| Degree awarded | Specialization Diploma in Diseases of the Digestive System |
School website
The School website provides information on the educational, scientific, clinical and research activities of the Specialization School.
Training profile
The Specialization School in Diseases of the Digestive System trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in the pathophysiology, clinical management and treatment of diseases and tumours affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tract and pancreas.
The training programme integrates theoretical, clinical, professional and research activities in gastroenterology, hepatology, diagnostic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy, clinical nutrition and the instrumental diagnostic techniques specific to the discipline.
Skills developed
- Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
- Diagnosis and management of liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy.
- Abdominal ultrasonography and endoscopic ultrasound.
- Clinical, professional and research activities in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Access and admission
Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
Reference regulations
Administrative management
Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .
For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.
Contacts
| Director | Prof. Maria Beatrice Principi |
|---|---|
| Department | DiMePRe-J - Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area |
| School website | Visit the School website |
| Administrative management | U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione |