1. Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract

• Be aware of the structure of the gastrointestinal tract
• Understand the foregut, midgut, hindgut classifications and their boundaries
• Understand the basic anatomy of the gut, including the mesenteries and omenta
• Understand the concept of peritoneal and retroperitoneal
• Understand the embryological development of the gut and how it relates to its function

2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut

• Be aware of the boundaries of the foregut
• Understand the embryological development of the foregut
• Understand the organs associated with the foregut
• Be aware of the nerve innervations and blood supply to the foregut and how this relates to pain and where it is felt

3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut

• Understand the anatomy and components of the midgut
• Understand abdominal X-rays as an investigation modalities
• Understand the differences between the small and large intestines

4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut

• Understand the anatomy and components of the hindgut.
• Be aware of the innervations and blood supply of the hindgut and the role of each component.

5. Upper Gastrointestinal Pathology

• Understand risk factors, symptoms/signs, pathophysiology and management of conditions of the salivary system, oesophagus and stomach.

6. Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology

• Understand the common causes of liver pathology. 
• Identify the causes of jaundice where the pathology occurs in relation to the liver.
• Understand the symptoms, pathology, investigations and treatment of common conditions of the biliary system and the pancreas.

7. Intestinal Pathology

• Understand pathology, presentation, investigations and treatment of Coeliac disease, IBS and Diverticular disease.
• Diagnose and differentiate between inflammatory bowel diseases.
• Identify the different locations of abdominal hernias and understand how to classify and manage them.

8. Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology

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9. Gastrointestinal Malignancy

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10. Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis

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11. Gastrointestinal Emergencies

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