Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Laryngo-Phoniatrics

Overview

Inter-university diploma (with Aix-Marseille, Montpellier and Toulouse) teaching the bases of laryngo-phoniatrics – voice and speech disorders, benign lesions, laryngeal onco-rehabilitation, neurolaryngology, paralyses and stenoses – in five common seminars, partly by videoconference. A 'surgery' option is reserved for ORL residents and qualified ORL/head and neck surgeons; a 'rehabilitation' option is also open to speech therapists.

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

127 hours over one academic year (five seminars)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Maximum 11 trainees per university

Accreditation

University diploma (DIU) of UVSQ; partner universities AMU, Montpellier, Toulouse.

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

ORL specialists or residents (DES/DESC ORL and head and neck surgery); doctors of the same level from France or abroad; other specialists and speech therapists after file review.

International applicants

Open to French or foreign doctors with equivalent level of study.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Applications 1 April – 1 September 2026 (2026-27 session); administrative enrolment must be complete one month before courses start

Application method

Send CV and motivation letter to Prof. Antoine Giovanni (antoine.giovanni@ap-hm.fr) for pedagogical authorisation, then apply on e-candidat.

Funding

Funding

Training fees 2026/27: €1,200 if funded by an organisation, €600 self-funded, plus university registration fee €255

Official sources