How can we better understand, prevent and treat cardio-metabolic diseases, a major public health issue with a fast-growing epidemiological profile?
These chronic pathologies linked to overweight, nutrition and the resulting metabolic dysfunction are responsible for endocrine, hepatic and nephrological disorders, as well as cardiovascular disease, which is the 2nd leading cause of death in the general population in France and the leading cause in women.
Under the teaching responsibility of Professor Vlad Ratziu (Hepatologist, IHU ICAN / APHP) and Professor Stéphane Hatem (Director of the IHU ICAN and Cardiologist, APHP), the University Diploma (DU) in Health and Cardiometabolic Diseases is a continuing professional education programme offered by Sorbonne University.
Register now and make a difference in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases!
The first DU in France on cardiometabolic diseases!
- A 360° multidisciplinary approach presented by recognised experts ( hepatology, cardiology, lipidology, diabetology, endocrinology, nutrition).
- 50 hours of training in virtual format (videoconferencing)
- 7 modules taught by experts in their field
- 4 2-day sessions between January and June 2026:
- 28 and 29 January 2026
- 11 and 12 March 2026
- 20 and 21 May 2026
- 10th and 11th June 2026
- Training: Diploma course
Main objectives
- To understand the complexpathophysiological links between the various organs and the pathogenesis of associated clinical complications,
- To understand the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic bases of associated pathologies and co-morbidities,
- Understand the clinical research methods underpinning current and future research work and the ethical and regulatory implications.
Who should attend?
- General practitioners and specialists in initial and continuing training (EU and non-EU)
- Paramedics undergoing initial and continuing training
- Doctoral / post-doctoral students / engineers
- Doctors or pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry
Eligibility requirements
- Compulsory attendance at all modules.
- Completion of a written MCQ and QROCtest .
- Minimum overall average of 10/20.
Cost of the course
Formation Universitaire Junior (FUJ): €1,200
Students in initial training without a break in their studies, enrolled in a DN or DE (excluding DU-DIU) in the current year or who have graduated less than 2 years previously
Individual Continuing Education (FCI): €2,000
Freelancers, salaried employees and individuals not reimbursed
Continuing Education for Employers (FCE): €2,000
Jobseekers and employees with financial support
Applications
Apply now to be part of the next class of 2026!
To apply: send your CV to DU-SMC@ihuican.org
