Self-funded tuition (fees in the 2026–2027 brochure; not stated on the page)
Deadline
30 November 2026
Duration
1 academic year: 96 hours of theory in 3 seminars of 2–3 days, plus a 6-month (or 2 × 3-month) practical placement
Hands-on
No hands-on role indicated
Clinical exposureNational inter-university arthroscopy diploma organised with the Société Francophone d'Arthroscopie: 96 hours of theory in three seminars (knee; shoulder; other joints — elbow, wrist, hip, ankle) plus a supervised practical placement of at least 6 months (or 2 × 3 months, minimum two half-days per week) in an accredited arthroscopy unit. Validation by written exam, placement evaluation and a dissertation. Described by Tours as the only national course on arthroscopic and endoscopic surgery of the limbs and spine; the online written exam is held under supervision in each participating faculty.
Participation levelEducational course. Attendance does not itself confer clinical privileges.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Orthopaedic surgeons qualified in their home country may apply with the regional lead's approval; teaching in French. The 6-month clinical placement for a non-EU doctor generally requires DFMS/DFMSA or equivalent status — confirm with the faculty.
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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 deadline30 November 2026
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycle2026–2027 intake: send CV and motivation letter to the secretariat of Pr Berhouet by 30 November 2026; administrative registration at the Tours faculty after acceptance.
Orthopaedic surgeons qualified in their home country, with approval of the regional and inter-regional DIU leads
Application documents
CV
Motivation letter
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year national arthroscopy diploma run locally by the Tours medical faculty, combining three seminars with a six-month placement in an accredited arthroscopy unit. Applications for 2026–2027 close on 30 November 2026.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Université de Tours, Faculté de Médecine
Use the official host or programme link to review the hospital, training sites and facilities.
Société Francophone d'Arthroscopie (SFA) — host centres across France
Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes and Strasbourg, France · Three-day visits per centre (2026: Lyon 4–6 March, Toulouse 22–24 April, Nantes 10–12 June) plus the national arthroscopy course in Strasbourg 9–11 September 2026.View program profile →
Centre Orthopédique Santy / Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · 1 to 6 months (ISAKOS listing; the centre customises placements). The Santy page lists past fellows with stays from a few days up to about 12 months.View program profile →
Paris, France · 6 months Conflicting official information: Duration: clinic page says 6 months to 1 year; ISAKOS record lists 6 months. Positions: clinic page says 6 per session, ISAKOS says 12 per year (consistent if two sessions per year).View program profile →
