University Diploma in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Mini-approaches, Navigation and Endoscopy (DU Chirurgie mini-invasive du rachis) — Université de Bordeaux
Names in the programme record: Pr Jean-Rodolphe Vignes (CHU de Bordeaux, neurosurgery)
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Self-funded: EUR 700/year (initial training), EUR 1,000 (continuing education, self-funded) or EUR 1,200 (employer-funded), plus university registration fee
Deadline
Not published
Duration
1 year: 60 hours (20 h theory, 40 h practical) in one 8-day session (November, group 1) or February–May (group 2), plus one 7-hour observation day in theatre
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureMinimally invasive spine techniques for orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons: visual magnification and indirect vision, percutaneous and mini-open surgery, uniportal and biportal endoscopy, enhanced recovery, management of navigation/robotic equipment. Compulsory simulator-based practical work at the DETERCA surgical school; assessed by continuous assessment, dissertation and practical exam on anatomical specimens.
Participation levelEducational course. Attendance does not itself confer clinical privileges.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Open to orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons with the director's approval; mostly simulator and cadaver training plus one observation day, so no French licence is needed. Teaching in French.
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Clinical role
Educational attendance; not a clinical fellowship or licence. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
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Language
Taught in French
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Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Surgical specialty interns, chefs de clinique, and orthopaedic or neurosurgeons in training or specialised
Authorisation of the course director
Application documents
CV
Motivation letter
Required diploma
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year Bordeaux diploma in minimally invasive spine surgery (mini-open, navigation, endoscopy) with 40 hours of simulator and anatomical practice at the DETERCA surgical school. Capped at 30 participants.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Université de Bordeaux, Collège Sciences de la Santé (with CHU de Bordeaux neurosurgery and the DETERCA surgical school)
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