#AssociationOfTheWeek – Meeting with the Montpellier Rifle Association
In addition to the Med'Ley Association, this week we also feature the Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (ACM) and its president, Colin Azria.
In a nutshell, what is the Montpellier Rifle Association?
The Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (or Corpo Médecine de Montpellier) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-denominational association governed by the French law of 1901, which aims to represent medical students in Montpellier. It is the only association that officially and exclusively represents medical students in Montpellier from the first year (PACES) to the sixth year.
Enjoying close ties with the PACES Tutoring Program and the teaching staff at the Faculty of Medicine, the ACM supports students throughout their studies by offering various resources (books, handouts, stethoscopes, and other equipment) and giving them the opportunity to participate in different events (charity initiatives, cultural events, student parties, galas, etc.)..
In addition, the ACM is part of the local (Z'élus associatifs) and national (ANEMF – Association Nationale des Étudiants en Médecine de France) student representation network, which voices students' concerns to administrative and government bodies.
What activities or actions do you implement throughout the year?
The actions we take are very varied and combine all the opportunities that may arise during our studies. First, we are setting up a direct sales service for course handouts to facilitate student learning.
We participate in national and international exchanges that we organize through the ANEMF network in the form of multiple exchange programs.
For several years now, we have also forged strong relationships with retailers throughout Montpellier who offer us great deals. We are also in the process of expanding our scope of action to participate more actively in solidarity and sustainable development in our beautiful city of Montpellier. From simple student parties to global health solidarity events such as the Telethon, Movember, Pink October, and Sidaction, the Medicine Gala, and a daily cultural center offering organic baskets, film screenings, and great deals for students in Montpellier, the ACM aims to support medical students throughout their studies.
Why did you personally choose to study medicine, and what does the association offer students in this field?
Personally, I have always been attracted to medical concepts, so it was only natural that I chose this field. It is when you choose medicine that you realize how much work there is still to be done. But it's by volunteering your time to an association that you really realize the immensity of the work that can and must be done. Having briefly described our activities above, I believe that the Medical Corps is an institution that, for several generations now, has been part of the daily life of the Carabins and has helped to keep our traditions alive.
Why do you think people should join your association?
By joining our association, you can discover all our great deals in Montpellier, participate in all our events, access the services we offer (sales of handouts, materials, books, etc.) and much more!
How do you join?
Joining is easy: just come to the association's office at the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus located at 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier. Membership costs €10 and must be renewed each academic year.
A few words about the 2020-2021 board?
The election of the Corpo Médecine board takes place at the end of each academic year by second-year students. They choose people from among their classmates to form the Corpo board for the following year. You can find out who the new board members are on our website.
We are also present on social media, you can find us:
- On our Facebook page: Acm Corpo Medicine Montpellier
- On our Instagram: acm_corpo
- On our Snapchat/Twitter: AcmCorpo
