Use the examination blueprint to plan revision across geriatric syndromes, rehabilitation and acute illness in older adults. Work through the official sample questions, review BGS and current clinical guidance, and discuss gaps with your trainer.
Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK; UEMS Geriatric Medicine / BGS
Geriatric Medicine Specialty Examinations (UK SCE / European EGeMSE)
RCPI’s 2026/27 Geriatric Medicine curriculum requires trainees to sit a specialty examination and expects a pass; either the European or UK examination is accepted. Choose a route with your trainer.
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Components
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Dates listed
Examining body: Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK; UEMS Geriatric Medicine / BGS
Who can sit it
UK SCE: no entry requirements. EGeMSE: check the European application rules and evidence of medical qualification before selecting this route.
When NCHDs sit it
During Irish HST, leaving time for a repeat if needed. The Federation advises European candidates to take the UK SCE toward the end of specialisation.
Exam format
UK SCE in Geriatric Medicine£700 UK / £875 international (published fees checked October 2026) · Every nine months/yr
Computer-based, best-of-five written assessment at a test centre; consult the current candidate regulations.
European Geriatric Medicine Specialty Examination (EGeMSE)
Two English-language papers, each with 100 best-of-five questions. In-centre computer delivery from the October 2026 sitting. · 2 × 3 hours
Dates
- 28 Apr 2027Apply by2027 applications close (UK SCE / EGeMSE)
- 21 Jul 2027SittingUK SCE / EGeMSE 2027 sitting (UK SCE / EGeMSE)
Training links
HST Geriatric Medicine
Required to sit. The 2026/27 curriculum requires a sitting and expects a pass. Choose either the European or UK examination with your trainer.
Preparation resources
College guidance, question banks, books and courses, grouped by format. Descriptions identify their coverage; provider pages give current prices and access terms.
College guidance
Official syllabus and preparation starting point.
UEMS confirms the move to test centres and the examination structure.
Official European registration window; review eligibility before applying.
College-linked practice material; check access and any current fee.
Check the provider for current prices and access terms. No affiliate links.
Preparing
Facts last verified 2026-10-25.