The  Doctoral Degree Program develops teaching, the ability to conduct original and independent research in Gastroenterology and related sciences.

1. Requirements for Admission
1.2. The candidate must have a higher level, currently recognized and registered by the Ministry of Culture Education (MEC).
1.2. Curriculum vitae or curriculum Lattes (summaries)
1.3. Interview with the Program Coordinator
1.4. Summary of the Research Project
For candidates in the medical area:
1.5. The candidate must have 2 years of Residency in Clinical Medicine or Gastroenterology or Infectology or 2 years of Specialization in Gastroenterology; Or Specialist Degree, conferred by Specialty Medical Association.

2. Requirements for the Doctoral Degree
To obtain the Doctoral Degree, the student must during the maximum period of 48 months. There may be an extension of this period, with the justification of the advisor and approval of CEPG, up to the maximum defined by CPGPq, after which the student can be retired.
2.1. 40 (forty) credits that can be attributed by CEPG due to its participation in courses, seminars, scientific meetings, didactic-professional activities, assistance and extension;
2.2. Comply with the compulsory courses of the program;
2.3. Defend a thesis that represents an original and significant contribution to Gastroenterology and related sciences. Redirect the work referring to the thesis, forwarding it for publication in an indexed periodical, of international circulation, preferably indexed in the ISI or MEDLINE.