2027–2028 intake · Applications forthcoming2027–2028 intakeA PISAM-ISPA consortium school · Université Polytechnique ISPA network
EMISSASchool of Medicine & Health Science Innovation · Abidjan
Physicians & Research

Learning for a lifetime.

University diplomas, certifications, executive education and doctorate: an offer for practising physicians, physician-scientists and healthcare managers.

Who is it for?

Four audiences, one standard.

Students

Long, certified initial programmes, from short cycle to doctorate.

Initial programmes

Practising physicians

DU, DIU and certifications to specialise and maintain skills (continuing medical education).

Physician-scientists

Research master, PhD, methodology and biostatistics, joint research units.

Healthcare leaders

Executive Master, quality and accreditation, health economics.

Catalogue

Certified continuing education.

Hybrid formats compatible with clinical practice, with access to PISAM’s technical platforms.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)120 h · hybrid

University Diploma in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Supervised practice on imaging-centre equipment.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)1 year

University Diploma in Interventional Cardiology

In connection with PISAM's Cath Lab.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)1 year

University Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery

Under the scientific direction of the Dean's office.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)1 year

University Diploma in Critical Care & Emergency Medicine

Life-threatening emergencies, high-fidelity simulation.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)1 year

Inter-University Diploma in Reproductive Medicine & ART

Assisted reproductive technology and couple follow-up.

University diplomas (DU/DIU)150 h

University Diploma in Cross-sectional Imaging (CT & MRI)

Protocols, reading and safety in latest-generation imaging.

Short certifications2 days

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Resuscitation algorithms on connected manikins.

Short certifications3 days

Obstetric & Neonatal Emergencies Certification

Post-partum haemorrhage, newborn resuscitation.

Short certifications3 days

Infection Prevention & Control Certification

Best practice, audit and infection-risk management.

Short certifications5 days · online

AI in Clinical Practice Certification

Uses, limits and ethics of AI at the bedside.

Executive Education18 months · weekends

Executive Master in Healthcare Management

For chief physicians, directors and senior healthcare managers.

Executive Education6 months

Executive Certificate in Hospital Quality & Accreditation

Quality programmes, indicators and certification readiness.

Research & doctorate2 years

Research Master in Biomedical Sciences

Introduction to basic and translational research.

Research & doctorate3 years

PhD in Health Sciences

Thesis within EMISSA research units and international partners.

Research & doctorate60 h

Certificate in Clinical Research Methodology & GCP

Protocols, good clinical practice, ethics and publication.

Research & doctorate80 h · online

Certificate in Biostatistics & Health Data Science

R/Python, quantitative epidemiology, predictive models.

No programme matches.
Research

Five research units.

Translational research rooted in African clinical realities and open to international collaboration.

  • Digital health & AI — diagnostic support, augmented imaging, telehealth.
  • Infectious & tropical diseases — surveillance, resistance, vaccination.
  • Maternal & child health — neonatology, obstetrics, reproduction.
  • Surgery & biomedical innovation — trauma, medical devices.
  • Public health & health systems — health economics, CMU, quality.
2027–2028 intake

Your calling deserves the finest ground.

Prepare your plans and application documents. Applications will be submitted through EMISSA Connect when the 2027–2028 campaign opens.