Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question is the DIU cardiogériatrie ŕ distance, which is a diploma program offered by the Faculté de Santé at Sorbonne Université.

Objectives

The objectives of this program are to:

• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular diseases that are frequent in older adults
• Understand the particularities of these diseases in this population
• Master the use of medical and non-medical treatments for these diseases in very old adults

Target Audience and Prerequisites

The target audience for this program includes:

• General practitioners
• Geriatricians
• Cardiologists
• Medical students in their final year of study The prerequisites for this program include:
• A medical degree
• Completion of a residency program in a relevant field

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• 69 hours of instruction
• A distance learning platform with recorded lectures, self-assessment modules, and PDF documents
• Two synchronous interactive workshops
• A personalized tutoring system with 5 hours of tutoring per student

Assessment Methods

The assessment methods for this program include:

• A written exam with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes
• The exam is multiple-choice and is taken remotely
• The passing grade is 10/20

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for this program vary depending on the student's status:

• Formation Universitaire Junior (FUJ): 930
• Formation Continue Individuelle (FCI): 1,665
• Formation Continue Employeur (FCE): 1,665

Program Schedule

The program starts on December 5, 2025, and ends on September 18, 2026. The program includes two synchronous workshops, one at the beginning and one in the middle of the program.

Program Content

The program covers the following topics:

• Aging of the cardiovascular system
• Hypertension and hypotension in older adults
• Coronary disease in older adults
• Acute and chronic heart failure
• Valvular heart disease in older adults
• Rhythm and conduction disorders
• Management of cardiovascular medications in older adults
• Interventional cardiology and aging

Faculty and Staff

The program is directed by Professor Joël Belmin, who is a professor of medicine and a geriatrician. The program also includes other faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Additional Information

The program is offered in French, and the distance learning platform is available online. The program is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.