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Gastrointestinal tract

Course Description: This course includes the study of the basic principles of the digestive system, its various components, and its problems. It comprises general and specific objectives that integrate basic and clinical sciences with the required skills. The objectives address familiarizing the student with the anatomy of the digestive system, its associated glands, their histological features, development, functions, and secretions, as well as congenital defects, ulcers, inflammations, stones, obstructions, infections by bacteria and parasites, and tumors. It also covers how to identify and manage these diseases and how to prevent them in individuals and the community.

8 Credit Hours

Objectives of the course :

1. Knowledge of the structural and topographical organization of the digestive system and associated accessory organs.
2. Identify the functional organization and relevant effective working mechanisms in the digestive system and associated accessory organs.
3. Recognize common functional and pathological changes in the digestive system and related accessory organs.
4. Be familiar with the spread and preventive measures for common digestive disorders and related accessory organs.
5. Be familiar with common clinical and laboratory diagnostic methods and the general outlines for managing common disorders of the digestive system and related accessory organs.

Course outputs :

1. A comprehensive and interconnected description of the development, normal structure, and function of the digestive system, taking into account behavioral and social aspects.
Identifying different types of human diseases affecting the digestive system, and describing their pathogenesis and clinical manifestations.
2. Description of the principle of managing (treating) different types of human digestive system diseases, focusing on life-threatening and common conditions, from a community-oriented approach.
3. Safely perform a general and localized examination of the digestive system.
4. Safely use appropriate diagnostic procedures related to the gastrointestinal system in a simulation center.
5. Integrating medical knowledge for a deeper understanding to reach evidence-based decisions regarding the health of individuals and the community for digestive system-related medical conditions.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team in an educational setting, and exercise leadership when appropriate.
7. Identifying their special educational needs and demonstrating responsibility for self-directed learning.
8. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills with colleagues and faculty.
Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technologies for learning.
10. Demonstrating ethical and professional behavior in personal and professional relationships in various learning environments.

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Last updated: 2026-05-04