The course comprises a review of basic knowledge of the gastrointestinal surgical diseases of that system. 

The module consists mainly of practical clinical skills: taking the history of the disease, carrying out clinical examination, making a differential diagnosis, propose paraclinical investigations and a plan of treatment. Introductory lessons are provided, followed by use of the skillslab and bedside teaching.

Particular aspects of pediatrics and surgery are also taught in the introductory lessons.