AIB 402 - Gastroenterology and Nutrition

5 units (fi 10)(VAR, 5 WEEKS)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The Gastroenterology and Nutrition Course will serve as a foundation for future learning and practice. The goal is to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of gastroenterology. Topics to be covered include: the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract; gastrointestinal health and nutrition; common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; fundamentals of gastrointestinal disease management; and the impact of gastrointestinal disease on patients and society.