DIU Maladies Cardiaques Héréditaires (Inherited Cardiac Diseases Inter-University Diploma)

Overview

2026/2027 inter-university diploma training clinicians to diagnose and manage hereditary cardiomyopathies, channelopathies and congenital heart disease with genetics, imaging and psychosocial/ethical aspects; 39 hours of theory in Lyon plus a 61-hour placement in a Cardiogen national reference centre (Paris, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Rennes or Marseille).

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

One academic year: 39 h theory (15–29 March 2027, in person at Lyon 1), 1 h case workshops by videoconference, 61 h placement, plus dissertation

Start

March 2027 (theory block)

Positions

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Accreditation

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Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

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International applicants

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Visa support

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Licence requirement

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How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Application with CV and letter describing the professional project; once accepted, register online with Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. Course lead: Pr Philippe Chevalier (Hospices Civils de Lyon)

Funding

Funding

Fees: €600 (initial training); €1,000 (continuing education, self- or employer-funded)

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