Inter-University Diploma (DIU) in Spasticity and Neuro-orthopaedics

Overview

DIU on the indications and practice of botulinum toxin injections for spasticity and the place of oral drugs, intrathecal baclofen, orthoses, rehabilitation and functional/orthopaedic surgery in neuro-orthopaedics. Teaching team led by PM&R professors from Toulouse, Montpellier, Nîmes and AP-HP.

The programme

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

4 sessions of 3 days, November to May (12 days, 80 hours), in person and by video, plus 5-day (35 h) placement

Start

November

Positions

20

Accreditation

Inter-university diploma (DIU), Université de Toulouse

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Residents (DES/DESC, docteurs juniors) and Toulouse chefs de clinique/AHU in PM&R, neurology, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery or geriatrics; continuing education for French/EU MDs in these specialties, physiotherapists and OTs; non-EU MDs specialised in PM&R.

International applicants

Non-EU medical doctors specialised in PM&R, and PADHUE candidates in PM&R, are eligible

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Applications 1 April – 1 October

Application method

Motivation letter, CV and diploma copies by email to the CHU de Toulouse course secretariat

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources