M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Master of Chirurgiae in Surgical Gastroenterology

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology or Master of Chirurgiae in Surgical Gastroenterology is a postgraduate Surgery programme. Some institutes use the term M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology like Madras Medical College, Chennai, which is one and the same thing. Surgical Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that covers all surgeries pertaining to hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal parts of human body inclusive of surgical oncology and pancreatic surgery for cancers on liver, colon, stomach, etc. M.Ch. in Surgical Gastroenterology is a surgical specialty course. M.Ch. in Surgical Gastroenterology course is three years, which is normally offered under a residential system in most of the colleges. This indicates that candidates will have to stay in the college hostel during the course period irrespective of their residential area. During the course period, candidates will be offered with sound knowledge of surgical, investigative, diagnostic and clinical aspects of gastroenterology. Candidates will be responsible for taking care of the patients in the specific department under the supervision of faculty members and they are also made to participate in research activities as a part of course structure.

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Eligibility    

• Doctors who have completed their master’s degree or equivalent are eligible to apply to this course.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Syllabus

Syllabus of Surgical Gastroenterology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Colleges

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research - PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Course Suitability

• M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology is suitable for those who have good communication and interpersonal skills can go for this course as a profession of Doctor is fully friendly social dealing.
• It helps those who are good at Biology and have a keen interest in understanding a human biological system in detail; also want to become a specialist in this field. 
• Other necessary skills are like excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, research, teaching, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work long hours.

How is M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Course Beneficial?

• M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology course provides candidates conducive environment in explaining management and prognosis, providing counseling and giving health education messages to patients, families and communities, etc. 
• They can also go for teaching fields both in schools and colleges/universities. 
• Candidates with good percentage and brilliant technical knowledge may seek a career in a hospital or medical institute. 
• Gastroenterologists can also work in a health-related institute or as a lecturer in medical institutes/college.

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Employment Areas

• Government Hospitals
• Group Medical Practice
• Health Care Network
• Multi-specialty Health Care Centres
• Research Institutes & Medical Colleges
• Self-employment (Gastro Clinic)

M.Ch. Surgical Gastroenterology Job Types

• Cardiology Surgery Doctor
• Consultant GI Surgeon
• Gastroenterologist
• Medical Coder
• Orthopedics &Vascular Surgery Specialist
• Professor, Assistant Professor & Senior Resident