Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Overview

924-hour DIU training physicians for pre-hospital and hospital paediatric emergency care, including a mandatory 6-month senior post (840 h) in an accredited paediatric emergency department, seminars in Lille, Marseille and Paris, and e-learning.

The programme

Training type

Subspecialty training programme

Duration

924 hours incl. 6-month clinical post

Start

25 November 2026

Positions

30 per year per track

Accreditation

Inter-university diploma (DIU), Université Paris Cité

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

French or foreign doctors or residents in paediatrics, or emergency physicians; non-paediatricians must first complete the DIU 'Accueil des urgences en service de pédiatrie'

International applicants

Yes – French or foreign doctors explicitly eligible

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Application window 1 September – 10 November 2026 (page also lists a 1 March – 30 June pre-application phase)

Application method

Phase 1: email CV, motivation letter, head-of-department support letter and pre-application form to myriam.lollia@aphp.fr; then C@nditOnLine

Funding

Funding

Fee-paying: €1,550 training fee + €300 application fee

Official sources