Comprehend the Fundamental Anatomy: To acquire a comprehensive understanding of the lower gastrointestinal tract anatomy, its functions, and how various pathologies affect its functioning.

Identify Causes and Risk Factors: To effectively list and describe the various causes and risk factors for lower GI bleeding, allowing for informed speculation on potential causes in hypothetical patient scenarios.

Recognize Symptoms and Presentations: To confidently recognize the common signs, symptoms, and presentations associated with lower GI bleeding. Understanding the potential variability in these presentations due to patient-specific factors, such as age, comorbidities, or severity of bleed, will also be an aim.

Diagnose Efficiently and Accurately: To accurately interpret clinical findings, lab results, imaging studies, and utilize this information to compile a suitable differential diagnosis, eventually leading to a definitive diagnosis of lower GI bleeding.

Manage and Treat Effectively: To gain knowledge on the latest best practice methods in managing and treating lower GI Bleeding, including knowledge of when to consult with or refer to specialists, and how to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that considers long-term health outcomes.