The Section is internationally known for its expertise in gastrointestinal motility disorders and functional gastrointertinal diseases. Research is conducted in the areas of dysfunction caused by drugs and viruses. New areas of investigation include hepatic drug metabolism and small intestinal adaptation. Rounds are made daily on gastroenterology and hepatology services. The teaching program includes weekly GI rounds, case discussions, pathophysiology, endoscopy, radiology and pathology conferences and a journal club.
Instruction is available in flexible sigmoidoscopy to interested housestaff.