DIU Arthroscopie at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

Programme overview

The DIU Arthroscopie is a national inter-university diploma on arthroscopic and endoscopic surgery of the limbs and spine, for orthopaedic and trauma surgery interns, clinic heads, assistants and practising orthopaedic surgeons. It is the only national teaching in this field and runs with some 18 partner universities.

Faculty: UFR de santé, médecine et biologie humaine | Duration: 1 year | Intake: January | Study mode: Continuing education; taught in French | Location: Villetaneuse, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

96 hours: 54 of theory in three seminars of 2.5 days (knee; other joints including elbow, wrist, hip and ankle; shoulder) rotating between three partner sites, plus a practical placement of 6 months or 2 x 3 months at a placement master approved by the Société Française d'Arthroscopie (at least 2 half-days a week) and a dissertation in the form of an article.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Holders of a French or EEA state diploma of doctor of medicine specialising in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, and specialist orthopaedic surgeons qualified in their country of origin. Applications by post between 25 May and 30 September 2026.

EUR 300 a year (2026/2027). Training fee (frais de formation). Students in initial education this year and graduates of under 2 years (preferential rate). University user fee (droits d'usagers) of 254 EUR is charged in addition and is not included. Source

Intake: January

Duration: 1 year

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