“The The Avicenne Multidisciplinary University Health Center (MSPU) was inaugurated in Cabestany near Perpignan in 2018. In June 2021, two additional MSPUs were added to this regional network. To mark this opening, a formal ceremony was held on Thursday May 27 to review the Cabestany MSPU and present the plans for the two new MSPUs.”
MSPU: What is it?
A Multidisciplinary Health Center is a multidisciplinary health center that has entered into an agreement with the Regional Health Agency (ARS) and a university with a medical program to promote training and research in primary care.
Avicenne's MSPU: A Positive Outcome
This MSPU, led by Dr. Mark OUDE ENGBERIK and comprising some thirty healthcare professionals from various fields, has carried out several projects over the past five years. Two major projects were discussed at this conference:
- The TSAPPproject, which aims to train healthcare professionals on providing access to care for people with disabilities.
- The SPES (Primary Care, Environment, and Health) project, which aims to promote health and environmental awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public.
In terms of academic training, this MSPU has 16 clinical instructors in various fields of healthcare and takes on 6 to 10 interns each year.
Two new MSPUs in the region
Following the success of the projects carried out by the Avicenne MSPU, two additional centers were opened in the region to meet local needs in this area.
A joint initiative is taking shape around these three MSPUs: to build a research network and make the service accessible to local residents.
Following the HAS’s approval of the first-time prescription of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in community settings, the University Departments of General Practice in Toulouse and Montpellier, along with COREVIH Occitanie (the Regional Coordination Committee for the Fight Against STIs and HIV), are hosting an online themed evening on HIV prevention—specifically through PrEP—STIs, and addiction issues related to sexual health.
Webinar Agenda
The webinar will take place on Monday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. It is intended for general practitioners practicing in the Occitanie region.
The moderators for this event will be Julie Dupouy (MCUPH, DUMG Toulouse), Beatrice Lognos (MCUPH, DUMG Montpellier), and Marie Bistoquet (COREVIH physician).
The University of Marseille (UM), the Faculty of Medicine, and student organizations are joining the fight against period poverty on campus through a solidarity initiative calledRelaX, so that every female student can experience her period with dignity.
According to a recent study published in February 2021, 33% of female students report facing financial difficulties in obtaining menstrual products. These difficulties affect the physical, mental, and social well-being of those in the most vulnerable situations.
The University of Montpellier is committed to this cause, particularly on the campus of the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine. You can find these bags on the Nîmes campus, located in the restrooms on the ground floor of Building A and in those of Building B next to the cafeteria, on the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus in the student organization offices, and finally in the restrooms on the first floor of the UPM. Anyone can contribute with a simple and discreet gesture by donating sanitary products in their original packaging.
This bag will allow students to drop off or pick up sanitary products on a self-service basis.
Given the ongoing crisis and the extremely demanding workload that staff in long-term care facilities and home health care services for the elderly (EHPADs and SSIADs) have been facing for over a year now, significant staffing needs are expected in these facilities.
Students, find your summer job now
In light of the current health crisis, the demand for healthcare staff in nursing homes and home healthcare services has increased significantly. As a result, there are several job openings throughout the region. These facilities offer various types of positions, such as nursing assistants, care aides, and activity coordinators. You can therefore apply for multiple positions based on your interests and educational background.
Why apply?
How do I apply?
Students who are unable to find a summer job using the resources available to them can also register directly on the platform https://renfortrh.solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/ by clicking on the “I am an available professional” button and filling out the short questionnaire with their availability dates and location. They must register as a nursing assistant. An ESMS can then contact them directly.
The celebration of our Faculty’s 800th anniversary continues with a new, fun-filled event! Join the team at the Manoir du Crime on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6, for unforgettable evenings full of thrills…
A full-scale investigation
This historic building will be the setting for a live-action game. Fans of Cluedo and crime dramas, put on your best detective outfit to solve the mysteries of theTroupe du Manoir!
The year is 1806. Gabriel Prunelle is traveling the roads of the Empire, gathering a large collection of books to build a one-of-a-kind library.
But meanwhile, in Montpellier, something sinister is brewing at the university. One of the books acquired by Mr. Prunelle is at the center of a macabre discovery.
Will you be able to uncover the truth behind the story?
This "Soirée du Crime" marks the return of the Manoir du Crime Association after several months of anticipation.
And the Manoir Troupe is celebrating its return in partnership with the University of Montpellier and the Faculty of Medicine.
To mark the faculty’s 800th anniversary, we once again have the pleasure of welcoming you to the prestigious setting of the anatomy amphitheater in the historic building located across from the Jardin des Plantes.
An event held in compliance with safety guidelines
We want to ensure you have a wonderful evening in an incredible setting while adhering to health guidelines. Here are the rules to follow:
– Masks are required for everyone, including members of the Troupe.
– Hand sanitizer will be available. Please feel free to use it.
– Teams of 6 players will be formed to comply with the current “Rule of 6.”
– Teams will be spread out throughout the auditorium to ensure social distancing.
– The evening’s “assistants” (members of the Troupe du Manoir) will wear gloves when handing out event materials.
– Part of the evening will take place outdoors, in the main courtyard.
An event requiring registration
Two sessions are available:
- Saturday June 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday June 6, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Flat rate: €20
In 2018, Dr. Fares Gouzi submitted a proposal to the MUSE call for projects, which aims to support the educational transformation of training programs. His project, titled “Digital Laboratory for Preclinical Sciences,” was selected as a winner.
MUSE "Take-Off": What is it?
The MUSE project “ Montpellier University of Excellence brings together 16 institutions toward a shared goal: to establish in Montpellier a research-intensive, thematically focused university, internationally recognized for its impact in fields related to agriculture, the environment, and health, capable of becoming, for all members of the consortium, a close academic partner with which they will be strongly connected and of which they can be proud.
Through these “Take Off” calls for proposals, it supports the educational transformation strategy of the institutions and components of the MUSE consortium. Over the past three years, I-SITE MUSE has raised €6 million to support educational innovations through this program. The “Preclinical Digital Science Lab” project is one of the projects selected for Take-Off #1. Learn more about it in this article!
Dr. Gouzi’s project is in line with MUSE’s objectives
Dr. Gouzi participated in and won MUSE’s Take Off 1 program, which aims to support educational transformation. To better understand Dr. Gouzi’s project, one must first understand what preclinical sciences are. These preclinical disciplines form the foundation of thefirst cycle of health studies. There are seven of them: Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Biophysics, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry… and they are studied during thesecond andthird years of health studies.
Before Dr. Gouzi’s project was implemented, preclinical subjects were primarily taught through lectures. These lectures accounted for 77% of the coursework in these subjects.
Teachers at the heart of the project
To carry out his project, Dr. Gouzi, who also teaches physiology, enlisted the help of his fellow doctors and faculty members. Together, they created the Reflection Group for the Teaching of Preclinical Health Sciences (GRESP), bringing together a dozen volunteer faculty members. This GRESP met twice a month for several hours over the course of a year to discuss the project together.
A reorganization plan
As mentioned earlier, lectures played a significant role in health studies education. The GRESP project aims to reorganize the curriculum and incorporate more practical work and tutorials. To implement the project, the instructors selected the course unit titled “Respiratory Systems,” which is taught in the second year of the health studies program. The ultimate goal is to create a curriculum that combines active learning with a multidisciplinary approach.
But then, what is it? :
A long process of implementation
To implement this project from a technical standpoint, GREPSmembers made numerous changes:
• Asmentionedearlier, they firstadjusted the ratios of the different types of courses, significantly reducing the number of lecture hours and replacing them with lab sessions and tutorials. However, the total number of hours remained unchanged so as not to increase the students’ workload and to comply with the current reform.
• Then they revised the course content to incorporate more active learning and interdisciplinary approaches. To achieve this, several new initiatives were implemented:
A meaningful educational transformation
But does it actually work?
A project that has been underway since 2019
This project, which has been underway since 2019 at theMontpellier-NîmesSchool of Medicine, has made it possible to achieve many other things:
- First, this project is a pilot program for hybrid learning. Although this was not the primary objective at the outset, the courses offered in this teaching unit are delivered bothremotelyand in person. In light of the current health crisis, it serves as an example of how to redesign courses to be hybrid.
- At the same time, this project serves as a pilot for the new reform. In fact, the new reform regarding admission to health studies (PASS/LAS)has led to changes in the second and third years. If the effectiveness of active learning and interdisciplinary approaches can be demonstrated, this model could be replicated in other academic units, other faculties, or even other programs.
- Finally, from a scientific perspective, the evaluations that have been or will be conducted will demonstrate the educational value of such a project.
