Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diplôme Inter-Universitaire (DIU) National d'Echographie Gynecologique et Obstetricale is a university diploma program offered by the Faculté de Médecine Lyon-Est in association with several other universities. The program aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound.

Program Details

• Duration: The program lasts for one year, with a minimum of 100 hours of theoretical teaching and 80 hours of practical training.
• Modules: The program consists of three modules: physical bases, obstetrics, and gynecology, as well as practical training.
• Teaching Languages: The language of instruction is French.
• Tuition Fees:
  • Formation initiale normale: 604
  • Formation continue prise en charge individuelle: 1000
  • Formation continue prise en charge employeur: 1000
• Session Dates: The program starts on November 17, 2025, and ends on March 13, 2026.
• Exam Schedule:
  • Theoretical exam: May 2026
  • Simulator exam: July 2026
  • Practical exam: September 2026

Admission Criteria

• Eligibility: The program is open to students in their second year of gynecology-obstetrics, radiodiagnostic, and medical imaging, as well as medical doctors and midwives with a minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Application Procedure:
  1. Obtain the agreement of the pedagogical manager.
  2. Administrative registration from August 25, 2025.
• Maximum Number of Students: 27

Evaluation Methods

• Theoretical Exam: A written exam on a digital platform, with a minimum score of 10 required to pass.
• Simulator Exam: A practical exam on a simulator, which must be passed to validate the DIU.
• Practical Exam: A final practical exam on a patient, with a minimum score of 10 required to pass.
• Analysis of Professional Practices: Students must also validate their professional practices in ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Partnerships

The program is offered in partnership with several universities, including the Université de Lille, Universités de Paris, Université de Strasbourg, Université de Clermont-Auvergne, and Aix-Marseille Université.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students for careers in gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound, with potential job titles including:

• Médecin généraliste (J1102)

Program Management

The program is managed by the Service des Spécialités médicales, with Professeur Cyril HUISSOUD and Anthony ATALLAH as the responsible professors.