The University of Western Brittany has created since 1997 a diploma of maritime medicine. This diploma is meant for physicians who need a specific knowledge in the maritime field. It particulary aims at medical doctors having to practice on board seagoing ships, trawlers , oceanographic and scientific vessels. At the time, it brings complementary knowledge to occupational medicine doctors working in the maritime industry or administration. It also aims at the coastal emergency mobile units’ physicians and navy surgeons. This diploma consists of five modules taught during three weeks a year. Any medical doctor or PhD can apply.

Discussions have just started between UBO and the University of Cadiz (Spain) for a further equivalent European Diploma based on similar programs, exchange of data, teachers and students.

 Contact :     Professor Jean-Dominique DEWITTE

                    C.H.U. Morvan , 29609 BREST cedex France

                    E-mail : Jean-Dominique.Dewitte@univ-brest.fr