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Inter-University Diploma in Neurocritical Care (DIU Neuroréanimation)

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and partner universities

⌖ Lyon · France

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Practising specialist physicians holding a French diploma or an equivalent qualification to practise medicine who manage, or plan to manage, brain-injured patients in intensive care; DES students may also enrol. Selection by CV and motivation letter.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
2 semesters (18 January to 12 May 2027)
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A neurocritical care diploma created by the French-language neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care society (ANARLF), with a common examination held in Lyon.

80 hours: 70 hours of lectures on cerebral physiopathology, imaging, electrophysiology, stroke, brain and spinal trauma, infections, status epilepticus, postoperative neurosurgical complications and brain death, plus 10 hours of case presentations.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Practising specialist physicians holding a French diploma or an equivalent qualification to practise medicine who manage, or plan to manage, brain-injured patients in intensive care; DES students may also enrol. Selection by CV and motivation letter.

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Training level & pathway

Practising specialists and DES residents

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Participation / hands-on scope

80 hours: 70 hours of lectures on cerebral physiopathology, imaging, electrophysiology, stroke, brain and spinal trauma, infections, status epilepticus, postoperative neurosurgical complications and brain death, plus 10 hours of case presentations.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

French

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
18 January 2027
Duration
2 semesters (18 January to 12 May 2027)
Positions
15 to 35 students
Application route
Send CV and motivation letter to a coordinator for selection; with the lead's written agreement, complete the Lyon 1 administrative registration file.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
baptiste.balanca@chu-lyon.fr
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Practising specialist physicians holding a French diploma or an equivalent qualification to practise medicine who manage, or plan to manage, brain-injured patients in intensive care; DES students may also enrol. Selection by CV and motivation letter.

Training level

Practising specialists and DES residents

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. €705 (initial training); €900 (continuing education). Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter addressed to the coordinator
  • Written agreement of the programme lead (attached to the registration file)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Written case-based examination and a jury-assessed clinical case presentation (June and September sessions). French Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and partner universities

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Université Lyon 1 programme page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Baptiste Balanca
Accreditation / recognition
University diploma (diplôme d'établissement, non homologué).
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?