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Key Facts: ESEGH Exam
8 Apr 2026
2026 ESEGH exam date
Federation ESEGH specialty page
200
Official exam questions
Federation ESEGH FAQs and blueprint
2 x 3 hours
Paper timing
ESE regulations and ESEGH FAQs
GBP 700
UK exam fee
Federation ESEGH specialty page
40/200
IBD/colonic and liver blueprint allocations
ESEGH Blueprint
100
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The source row's SCE in Gastroenterology wording is now normalized to ESEGH. The Federation page lists the 2026/01 ESEGH exam date as 8 April 2026, application period 17 December 2025 to 14 January 2026, reasonable adjustment deadline 22 January 2026, and results release 20 May 2026. The exam has 200 best-of-five questions in two 3-hour papers. The 2026 fees are GBP 700 for UK candidates, EUR 800 for ESBGH full/associate/observer countries and GBP 875 for all other countries and territories.
Sample ESEGH Practice Questions
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1What is the current official name replacing the old SCE in Gastroenterology from January 2018?
2What is the ESEGH status for UK gastroenterology and hepatology trainees?
3What is the 2026/01 ESEGH examination date listed by the Federation?
4What is the ESEGH question format?
5Which ESEGH blueprint areas are the largest?
6What is the current UK ESEGH fee listed by the Federation?
7Which statement about ESEGH eligibility is correct?
8What does the ESEGH Board advise for UK trainees dual accrediting in GIM and Gastroenterology?
9Which post-nominal may successful ESEGH candidates use?
10Which statement about candidates who already passed the old SCE in Gastroenterology is correct?
About the ESEGH Exam
The European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology replaced the former Specialty Certificate Examination in Gastroenterology and the ESBGHE from January 2018. It is the GMC-approved mandatory summative assessment of knowledge for UK trainees in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and demonstrates knowledge aligned to UK and European gastroenterology curricula. The examination uses best-of-five questions to assess clinical interpretation and problem-solving across luminal gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatobiliary disease, nutrition, endoscopy and related investigations.
Assessment
Computer-based European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with 200 best-of-five questions across two 3-hour papers on the same day. The published blueprint covers biliary tree, GI haemorrhage, IBD/colonic disorders, liver disorders, nutrition, oesophageal disorders, pancreatic disorders, small intestinal disorders, stomach/duodenal disorders and other gastroenterology topics.
Time Limit
Two 3-hour papers taken on the same day
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced standard setting with test equating; no fixed current percentage is listed on the reviewed current specialty page.
Exam Fee
UK: GBP 700; ESBGH full/associate/observer countries: EUR 800; all other countries and territories: GBP 875 (Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK with European gastroenterology specialty partners)
ESEGH Exam Content Outline
Inflammatory bowel disease and colonic disorders
UC, Crohn disease, acute severe colitis, biologic safety, colorectal cancer surveillance, microscopic colitis, diverticular disease and functional bowel disorders.
Liver disorders
Cirrhosis, ascites, varices, encephalopathy, SBP, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, NAFLD and HCC.
Small intestinal disorders
Coeliac disease, malabsorption, small bowel bleeding, Crohn disease, bacterial overgrowth and capsule enteroscopy decisions.
Stomach and duodenal disorders
Dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori, gastric cancer, gastroparesis and duodenal ulcer complications.
Biliary, oesophageal and pancreatic disorders
Gallstones, cholangitis, PSC/PBC, dysphagia, Barrett oesophagus, achalasia, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
GI haemorrhage
Upper and lower GI bleeding, variceal haemorrhage, resuscitation, risk scores, endoscopic haemostasis and secondary prevention.
Nutrition
Malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition, short bowel, intestinal failure and micronutrient replacement.
Other gastroenterology
Mouth and salivary gland disease, endoscopy, physiology, investigations, symptom interpretation and anal disorders.
How to Pass the ESEGH Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Criterion-referenced standard setting with test equating; no fixed current percentage is listed on the reviewed current specialty page.
- Assessment: Computer-based European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with 200 best-of-five questions across two 3-hour papers on the same day. The published blueprint covers biliary tree, GI haemorrhage, IBD/colonic disorders, liver disorders, nutrition, oesophageal disorders, pancreatic disorders, small intestinal disorders, stomach/duodenal disorders and other gastroenterology topics.
- Time limit: Two 3-hour papers taken on the same day
- Exam fee: UK: GBP 700; ESBGH full/associate/observer countries: EUR 800; all other countries and territories: GBP 875
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESEGH the same as the old SCE in Gastroenterology?
From January 2018, the SCE in Gastroenterology and the ESBGHE were replaced by the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
When is the 2026 ESEGH?
The Federation lists the 2026/01 ESEGH date as 8 April 2026, with applications from 17 December 2025 to 14 January 2026 and results released on 20 May 2026.
What is the ESEGH format?
The examination consists of 200 best-of-five questions in two papers of 100 questions each, taken on the same day. Each paper lasts three hours.
What are the ESEGH fees?
The current Federation page lists GBP 700 for candidates sitting in the UK, EUR 800 for ESBGH full/associate/observer countries, and GBP 875 for other countries and territories.
What does the blueprint emphasise?
The largest blueprint areas are inflammatory bowel disease and colonic disorders at 40/200 questions and liver disorders at 40/200 questions.