Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Echocardiography

Overview

Two-year DIU in echocardiography (55 h + 67 h of video/e-learning teaching) with a supervised clinical placement in France: 120 transthoracic echocardiograms in year 1 (e.g. 3 months full-time) and 120 more performed independently in year 2, plus introduction to TOE and stress echo.

The programme

Focus

Echocardiography

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

2 years (November–May teaching + supervised echo placement each year)

Start

November

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Inter-university diploma (Toulouse, Bordeaux)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Initial training: residents in cardiovascular medicine, intensive care, internal medicine and related DES/DESC; continuing: fully qualified specialists with relevant diploma

International applicants

Foreign diplomas accepted with certified translation; placement must take place in France

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Placement must be in France with an approved supervisor

How to apply

Deadline

30 June (applications 1 March – 30 June)

Application method

Email motivation letter, CV, diplomas, placement details and supervisor commitment letter to galinier.secuniv@chu-toulouse.fr

Funding

Funding

Fee-paying: continuing €178 + €800 (year 1), €178 + €1,000 (year 2); initial €300/year (+ fees)

Official sources