NEET DM Gastroenterology Exams

Gastroenterology is considered as a favorite, delicate and functionally complex Superspeciality branch. With advances in the field of medicine, especially gastroenterology and with growing competition, during the past two decades, we have come to realize that it is a highly sought Superspeciality branch.

GIT disorders are acute as well as chronic conditions and cause considerable discomfort and much disability. The disability caused is physical, emotional and socioeconomic.

There is a lot of Demand for DM Gastroenterologists and many NEET DM Aspirants opt for it. This means greater competition and greater preparation.

What a DM Gastroenterologist should know to prepare for Gastroenterology

ü Know the basics of the normal histology, physiology, and biochemistry of the GIT system. (Anatomy of GIT, Physiology of GIT Secretions, Biochemical components of different secretions)

ü Know the process and alterations leading to pathological conditions producing a set of clinical lesions and signs and symptoms of some of the GIT Diseases. (Example of Barretts Esophagus )

ü Have a sound knowledge and clear concept of common terminology related to GIT Lesions like GAVE, GIST Tumours, ZES, Schatzkis ring, Esophageal Webs,

ü Able to arrive at diagnosis from history of a clinical Scenario given. These types of questions are frequently asked.

ü Able to Diagnose a clinical scenario , and treatment options of such

ü Have sufficient understanding of the common benign and malignant tumors of the GIT. Molecular mechanisms, genetic mutations, pathological subtypes, treatment modalities.

ü Have sufficient cognizable knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs used as well as their doses and side effects of these drugs.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the Preparation for NEET DM student should be able to know about

· Anatomy of GIT

· Physiology of GIT

· Explain the mechanism of the PATHOGENESIS of both common and rare disorders like Gastric ulcer, FAP, HNPCC, VIPomas, Phaeochromocytoma, ZES, and Carcinoids.

· Explain the synthesis, secretion of GIT Secretions

· Latest concept of GUT -associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) , apud System , GIST Tumours

· Mechanism of immune-mediated Gut Damage and its consequences.

· Know the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of some common inflammatory, infectious, preneoplastic and neoplastic skin diseases with emphasis on the correlation between histopathologic changes and the clinical manifestations.

· Identify, on visual aid material, by image based questions the clinical and microscopic features of such skin diseases.

· Know the rationale of treatment based on these histopathologist and corresponding clinical conditions.

· Know about the normal gut flora as well as diseases likely to be produced by these in immune deficiency.

· Know the common microbiologic agents causing GIT infections and explain the pathogenesis of commonly involved microbes and viruses affecting the GUT.

· Know the various types of systemic and topical pharmacologic agents used in treating skin disorders.

· Know about the various types of drugs used for GIT conditions and explain the effects and side effects of these agents.