Bahrain — Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a recognised specialty title in the NHRA Physicians Qualifications Requirements, with Hepatology listed as its subspecialty. The Internal Medicine section of the same document also lists Adult Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Transplant Hepatology is not listed.
Two Routes, and Which One Applies to You
Bahrain specialist licensing and Bahrain specialist training are separate processes.
Specialist licensing — the NHRA Specialist Examination (NSE). Required of Tier 3 qualification holders whose training was done outside Bahrain. Tier 1 and Tier 2 holders are exempt. Check the tier tables on the BLE page before assuming you must sit it. This is the examination the question bank on this page prepares you for.
Specialist training — the Arab Board. Bahrain has no national specialty board. Bahrain specialist training follows the Arab Board. Study material is the Arab Board Qbank.
NHRA Specialist Examination — Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name (official) | NHRA Specialist Examination (NSE) |
| Who sits it | Tier 3 holders trained outside Bahrain. Tier 1 and Tier 2 are exempt |
| Format | Varies. NHRA states the NSE is provided either electronically or by other means including but not limited to written exams, short cases, or interviews |
| Questions | Not published |
| Duration | Not published |
| Pass mark | 60% |
| Attempts | 4 within 3 years. The retraining route is for Bahraini physicians only |
| Result validity | 5 years |
The format is not fixed. It may be an electronic exam, a written exam, short cases, or an interview. Prepare for clinical assessment as well as MCQs, and ask NHRA what format applies to your specialty and sitting.
Content Blueprint
NHRA publishes no blueprint for any specialist examination. The weightings shown on each specialty page are MCI Academy's own coverage guide, not a regulator weighting.
Fees
Application submission 20 BHD · examination 50 BHD · Specialist new licence 80 BHD · renewal 70 BHD · appeal 10 BHD.
What we offer
Gastroenterology NHRA Specialist Examination preparation is coming soon. Leave your details to be notified when it is available.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology OSCE preparation is coming soon. Leave your details to be notified when it is available.
Bahrain has no national specialty board. Gastroenterology certification in the region runs through the Arab Board.