Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy at KMC

Manipal 

Advance Clinical Expertise in Therapeutic GI Endoscopy

The Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), MAHE, is a one‑year, two‑semester clinical training program for post‑DM or DNB gastroenterology graduates seeking focused procedural capability.

You receive structured exposure to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, including ERCP, EUS, and third‑space procedures. Training in a tertiary care setting supports procedural planning, therapeutic decision‑making, and readiness for independent endoscopic practice.

Program Highlights

Advanced Endoscopic Training: Clinical exposure centres on diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Specialised Procedural Focus: Training includes ERCP, EUS, and advanced third‑space endoscopic interventions.

Structured One‑Year Format: The program is delivered over two semesters within the Department of Gastroenterology at KMC, Manipal.

High‑Volume Clinical Exposure: You perform a minimum required number of therapeutic procedures during the fellowship.

Academic and Scholarly Activity: The program includes conference presentation and publication requirements.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

External Posting

Optional 2–4 Week External Clinical Posting at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Clinical Training

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the fellowship, centred on supervised diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy practice within the gastroenterology unit.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

Program Highlights

Advanced Endoscopic Training: Clinical exposure centres on diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Specialised Procedural Focus: Training includes ERCP, EUS, and advanced third‑space endoscopic interventions.

Structured One‑Year Format: The program is delivered over two semesters within the Department of Gastroenterology at KMC, Manipal.

High‑Volume Clinical Exposure: You perform a minimum required number of therapeutic procedures during the fellowship.

Academic and Scholarly Activity: The program includes conference presentation and publication requirements.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

External Posting

Optional 2–4 Week External Clinical Posting at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Clinical Training

Clinical exposure is continuous throughout the fellowship, centred on supervised diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy practice within the gastroenterology unit.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

Lab Work

Receive procedure based‑ endoscopy training sessions supporting accuracy, safety, and technical progression.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy procedures.

Carry out endoscopic interventions such as polypectomy, haemostasis techniques, dilatation, APC, and glue injection.

Apply ERCP techniques including biliary and pancreatic cannulation, papillotomy, stenting, and lithotripsy.

Perform EUS based diagnostic and interventional procedures such as FNA, FNB, and cystogastrostomy.

Conduct advanced third space endoscopic procedures including EMR, ESD, and POEM.

Maintain procedural documentation through an electronic logbook and qualify for assessment through a structured exit examination.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

1 year

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,03,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy at KMC

Advance Clinical Expertise in Therapeutic GI Endoscopy

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry Academia Partnerships

1 year

INR 9,03,000

USD 14,150

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry Academia Partnerships

1 year

INR 9,03,000

USD 14,150