Due to the current health situation, the implementation of the Ministry of Higher Education’s circular requires that classroom capacity be reduced by 50% at the Montpellier campus. More information in this article.
Update as of October 23, 2020: Like the Montpellier site, the Nîmes site has just been placed under an enhanced alert status.
The measures are therefore being extended to the Nîmes site. See the relevant paragraphs below.
Lectures
Lectures are held in person, with the number of students in attendance limited and the maximum capacity of 50% of seats occupied strictly enforced.
PASS / PACES
Specific Provisions for PASS / PACES in Montpellier
PASS: Lectures will be held in person, with attendance limited to a maximum of 50% of the room’s capacity, with every other seat left empty. The lectures will be available on Moodle later today.
PACES: Lectures are already available online.
Specific Provisions for PASS / PACES in Nîmes
PASS: Two lecture halls are available on the ADV campus and one lecture hall on the Flahault campus; students who cannot find seats will be able to access the courses on Moodle. Access to the lecture hall will be restricted once all seats are filled.
PACES: Lectures are already available online.
Undergraduate Program
Specific Provisions for the First Cycle in Montpellier
A survey will be conducted the day before classes begin to determine whether you will attend in person. Other students will be able to follow the course via Zoom or Moodle after it has been recorded, if possible.
Specific Provisions for the First Cycle in Nîmes
Lectures are held in person, with attendance limited to a maximum of 50% of the room’s capacity, and with every other seat left empty.
Students who are unable to find a seat will be able to access the courses on Moodle.
Graduate School
Specific Provisions for the Master's Program in Montpellier
Lectures are held in person with a limit on the number of students present (100 per lecture hall or 25 per classroom for the ADV Health Campus, and 50% capacity for UPM classrooms and lecture halls). We are therefore offering a hybrid attendance model. You will receive information specific to your course unit (UE) or module (MI) from program administrators or university administrative offices. Students who are unable to attend in-person classes will have access to recordings made available as soon as possible for DFASM1 and DFASM2 cohorts. For UE1 and UE10 of DFASM3, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
For students currently enrolled in the MIC program, the structure remains the same.
Specific Provisions for the Master's Program in Nîmes
Lectures are held in person, with a maximum of 50% of the room’s capacity, with students occupying every other seat.
Students who are unable to find a seat will be able to access the courses on Moodle.
For the "best-of" events, large-capacity venues or auditoriums will be used to allow for in-person attendance with attendance tracking.
Maieutics
Provisions Regarding the Midwifery Program in Montpellier
When it is not possible to accommodate the entire class due to capacity limits reduced to 50%, classes will be conducted as follows:
– Odd-numbered weeks: Group 1 in person + Group 2 online
– Even-numbered week: Group 1 online + Group 2 in person
Teachers will therefore need to organize their classes accordingly—that is, in a hybrid format, with half the class attending in person and the other half participating remotely via Zoom.
As a reminder, Group 1 corresponds to the first half of the alphabetical list of students, and Group 2 corresponds to the second half. (You will receive the list for your class, specifying the groups, from your academic advisor shortly.)
In any case, it will be necessary to maintain the social distancing required by this new setup.
Tutorials
After-school programs will take place in the after-school program rooms, with no more than 50% of seats occupied.
PASS / PACES
Specific Provisions for PASS / PACES in Montpellier
PASS: Tutorials are held in person with a maximum of 50% of the classroom’s capacity, with every other seat left empty. Only students enrolled in the scheduled group will be allowed to enter the classroom. You must therefore strictly adhere to the group to which you have been assigned.
An ED session will be recorded and posted on MOODLE once all sessions for that ED have been completed (i.e., at the beginning of the following week).
PACES: Tutorials are held in person with a maximum of 50% of the classroom’s capacity, with every other seat left empty. Only students enrolled in the scheduled group will be allowed to enter the classroom. You must therefore strictly adhere to the group to which you have been assigned.
If the maximum capacity of the room is reached, any additional students will be denied entry but will be able to watch a recording of the session on Moodle.
Specific Provisions for PASS / PACES in Nîmes
PASS: Two lecture halls are available on the ADV campus and one lecture hall on the Flahault campus; students who cannot find seats will be able to access the courses on Moodle. Access to the lecture hall will be restricted once all seats are filled.
PACES: Tutorials are held in person with a maximum of 50% of the classroom’s capacity, with every other seat left empty. Only students enrolled in the scheduled group will be allowed to enter the classroom. You must therefore strictly adhere to the group to which you have been assigned.
If the maximum capacity of the room is reached, any additional students will be denied entry but will be able to watch a recording of the session on Moodle.
Undergraduate Program
Specific Provisions for the First Cycle in Montpellier
Lectures will be held in lecture halls whenever possible to allow as many students as possible to attend in person. You will be notified of the guidelines via email through your academic offices.
Specific Provisions for the First Cycle in Nîmes
Tutorials are held in person, with a maximum of 50% of the room's capacity and every other seat occupied.
Students who are unable to find a seat will have access to the courses on Moodle or, depending on the situation, may take the course remotely if a Zoom link is included in the digital learning platform’s schedule.
The Open Courses are held in person for the entire group. The layout of the rooms ensures compliance with the 50% maximum capacity rule.
Graduate School
Specific Provisions for the Master's Program in Montpellier
Starting the week of October 12, classes and extracurricular activities will be held in a hybrid format—50% in person and 50% remotely via Zoom—for all grade levels. This link will be sent to you before classes begin.
Specific Provisions for the Master's Program in Nîmes
Tutorial sessions are held in person, with a maximum of 50% of the room’s capacity, and with every other seat left empty.
Students who are unable to find a seat will have access to the courses on Moodle or, depending on the situation, may take the course remotely if a Zoom link is included in the digital learning platform’s schedule.
Maieutics
Provisions Regarding the Midwifery Program in Montpellier
When it is not possible to accommodate the entire class due to capacity limits reduced to 50%, classes will be conducted as follows:
– Odd-numbered weeks: Group 1 in person + Group 2 online
– Even-numbered week: Group 1 online + Group 2 in person
Teachers will therefore need to organize their classes accordingly—that is, in a hybrid format, with half the class attending in person and the other half participating remotely via Zoom.
As a reminder, Group 1 corresponds to the first half of the alphabetical list of students, and Group 2 corresponds to the second half. (You will receive the list for your class, specifying the groups, from your academic advisor shortly.)
In any case, it will be necessary to maintain the social distancing required by this new setup.
Tutoring Sessions
Montpellier
Classrooms and lecture halls will be filled to 50% of their maximum capacity. There will be no exceptions to this rule, and tutoring sessions will be offered via Zoom for students who are unable to attend in person.
Nîmes
Tutoring sessions: The maximum capacity of classrooms and lecture halls is one seat out of every two. There will be no exceptions to this rule, and tutoring sessions will be offered via Zoom for students who cannot access the classrooms.
The sessions are recorded and uploaded to Google Drive.
These measures are subject to change: please follow the Tutoring Office's instructions first and foremost.
Workrooms
All sites
The capacity of the workrooms is limited to one person out of every two.
New Gauges
Montpellier - ADV
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ADV Website
- Classrooms: 25 people
- Amphitheater: 100 people
- Meeting rooms: 25 people
- UPM Classrooms and Lecture Halls: 50% Reduction in Capacity
Montpellier - Flahault (PASS/PACES only)
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Flahault Campus (PASS / PACES)
- Lecture Hall A: 226 people
- Lecture Hall C: 59 people
- Pre-event BU 1-2: 35 people
- Pre-event 1-2-3-4: 30 people
- TD 2: 28 people
- TD 3: 32 people
Montpellier - BH
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BH Website
- Anatomy Lecture Hall: 120 people
- Macabies Room: 40 people
- Bonaventure Room: 15 people
- Boardroom: 15 people
Nîmes - Carémeau
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Nîmes Site
- Lecture Hall 1: 152 people
- Lecture Hall 2: 105 people
- Chalet: 64 people
- Rooms 126 and 129: 40 people
- Room 123: 33 people
- Room 332: 32 people
- Rooms 434 and 434A: 30 people
- Room 007: 25 people
- Room 337: 24 people
- Room 326: 22 people
- Room 127: 21 people
- Room 336: 20 people
- Room 125 (workroom): 17 people
- Room 231 (video conference): 15 people
- Room 124 (meeting room): 10 people
- Room 105 (meeting room): 7 people
- Simulation Rooms
- Groups: 3 people
- Debriefing: 5 people
- Lab classrooms: 4 people
Following our feature on ANIMN a few days ago, we’re now turning our attention to Orthofaso, the speech-language pathology student association focused on community service projects! Today we’re meeting with Mélanie, the secretary, who’s here to tell us more about the association’s mission, goals, and humanitarian efforts!
Could you tell us a little about your organization? What is its mission?
Orthofaso is a nonprofit organization established under the French Law of 1901, founded in 2006, whose mission is to promote and manage projects abroad through solidarity missions led by speech-language pathology students from Montpellier. Since 2015, the association has been working at an orphanage for children with multiple disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (previous missions were in Burkina Faso). This year’s Orthofaso team consists of 17 speech-language pathology students.
We are traveling to Vietnam because the country was ravaged by war in the 1950s. The chemicals dumped on the country’s land have led to a very high rate of disability throughout the country, particularly among children. As a result, we work with children who have a wide variety of conditions, most of whom have cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and/or hearing loss.
What activities do you carry out throughout the year? Can you tell us about them?
To raise funds, we organize various events throughout the year:
- Garage Sale and Closet Sale
- Improv Theater Night
- Blind Test
- "Chocolats du Cœur" Sale at Christmas and Easter
- Gift-wrapping stations at Maison du Monde and du Bruit dans la Cuisine from November through Christmas
- Raffle
- Sale of bee wraps made by the team
- Participation in the Castelnau-le-Lez Christmas market (sale of jars of cookie and muffin mixes, bee wraps, jams, crafts, Christmas cards, etc.)
- Sale of used speech-language therapy games and equipment to speech-language pathology students
- Set up a Hello Asso fundraising page for online donations of any amount
- Launch of Lilo (a search engine that funds social and environmental projects)
- Sale of eco-cups and tote bags by the organization
Why did you join the organization as an individual member? What does your organization offer students?
Personally, I joined this organization to help others and work toward a good cause. In addition, this experience allows me to be part of a team and see a project through from start to finish.
Orthofaso is a charitable organization whose goal is to provide support at an orphanage for children with multiple disabilities. It allows students who support us throughout the year to participate in various types of events that may interest and entertain them (trivia contests, raffles, clothing swaps, improvisational theater nights, sales of used items, etc.) while helping us with our project.
Why and how can I join your organization?
There is no membership in our association.
Can you tell us a little about the 2020–21 executive committee election?
Elections for the Orthofaso team will take place during the first semester of the 2020–21 school year, but we cannot provide an exact date given the current health situation. Fourth-year speech-language pathology students who volunteer will then be able to join the association.
How can I contact you on social media?
Email: asso.orthofaso@gmail.com
Website: https://orthofaso.wixsite.com/orthofaso
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthofaso
Instagram: Orthofaso_13
After celebrating our anniversary on August 17, come see the anatomy exhibition “Corps à Coeur,” which is free and open to the public, at the Historic Building from September 2 through October 31, 2020.
SEPTEMBER 2021 - RE-RUN OF THE "CORPS A COEUR" EXHIBITION
From September 22, 2021, through October 30, 2021, the “Corps à Cœur” exhibition reopens in the Tekné Makré galleries of the Historic Building!
You can find her Wednesday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Starting November 2, the exhibition will be open to the public by reservation through the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Tourist Office: 04 67 60 60 60
An exhibition on the anatomical sciences
Through this exhibition, the Faculty and the University are showcasing the Faculty of Medicine’s anatomical collections. These collections illustrate the methods used to teach anatomy from the late mid-18th century to the mid-20th century, before the advent of “anatomy of the living” and modern techniques for studying the human body.
By selecting unique pieces from these collections, the exhibition allows visitors to compare these objects—which bear witness to historical methods of studying anatomy—with today’s medical imaging technologies.
The book covers three main topics: the diversity of educational materials, the anatomy of the human body, and, finally, diseases and treatments.
An exhibition not to be missed for anyone interested in anatomy, history, or cultural heritage!
Practical Information
General Curators: Caroline Ducourau, Marie-Angeline Pinail
Scientific Curators: Prof. François Bonnel, Dr. Christophe Bonnel
The exhibition will be held in the Tekné Makré galleries , on the garden level of the Historic Building, from September 1 to October 17, 2020.
Admission is free starting September 2, Wednesday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Masks are required.
Update as of September 29, 2020 – The UM Thursdays events scheduled for October 6 and 8 have unfortunately been canceled due to the current health situation. Following their launch at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus in January, UM Thursdays are returning toward the end of 2020 for a series of new lectures on health. Attend the “UM Thursdays” sessions at the Faculty of Pharmacy campus as well as at the Orangerie in the Jardin des Plantes.
A new series of lectures on health
UM Thursdays are back in 2020! Open to the public, these lectures offer an opportunity to learn more about new technologies and teaching methods in health care, as well as to expand your knowledge of medicinal plants and aromatherapy! These are just some of the topics that will be covered throughout the year by faculty members from our university.
Update as of September 29, 2020 – The UM Thursdays scheduled for October 6 and 8 have unfortunately been canceled due to the current health situation.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Medicinal Plants
As far back as we can go in time, thanks to ancient manuscripts, the future of humanity seems to have always been closely linked to plants. The reputation of the earliest physicians (beginning with Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, 450 years B.C.) was most often built on their extensive knowledge of plants and the treatments they derived from them. Logically, then, the plants used to formulate these new remedies (“medicines” = “pharmakon”) were termed “medicinal.” But what remains of this historical and ancestral definition? What does it still mean to people today, and what is the significance of “medicinal plants” in 2020?
Thursday, October 8, 2020 – The Use of Aromatic Plants: From Perfume to Medicine
One event, two lectures! Learn more about the Jardin des Plantes, as well as plants and fragrances!
● 3:00 p.m.: The Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier, the oldest botanical garden in France – by Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand
● 4:00 p.m.: The Use of Aromatic Plants: From Perfume to Medicine – by Sylvie Munier
Due to the current health situation, everyone is required to wear a mask.
Worth (Re)Discovering – Thursday, January 16, 2020 – Medical Education: Pathways to Innovation
“There’s never a ‘first time’ with a patient” for a healthcare professional. Even though there’s always a first time, it’s important to prepare future healthcare professionals through scenario-based training—whether for technical procedures, interpersonal skills, interprofessional communication, or preparing for emergency situations where every action must be perfectly coordinated.
Inspired by aerospace standards, healthcare simulation platforms are an essential tool for developing the technical and interpersonal skills of future healthcare professionals, complementing clinical rotations with patients. This first edition of “UM Thursdays,” held as part of the Faculty of Medicine’s 800th-anniversary celebrations, offers an opportunity to explore these remarkable tools while touring the Arnaud de Villeneuve Health Campus and to gain insight into the challenges posed by these educational techniques, which remain fully aligned with the Faculty of Medicine’s philosophy of placing the human being at the center of its concerns.
Below is the schedule of today’s lectures, which will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Rondelet Amphitheater!
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A Simulation-Based Learning Platform: Just a Gimmick? – by Blaise Debien
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Research on Simulation-Based Teaching – by Valérie Courtin
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Situational-Based Teaching: Assessment Using the C3 Framework – by Philippe Guilpain
As it does every year, the School of Medicine—and more specifically, the ANIMN association—is organizing the graduation ceremony for sixth-year students. On September 26, students who have passed their residency exam will gather in the Cour d’Honneur to celebrate in a joyful and festive atmosphere, while adhering to health guidelines.
Special considerations related to the health situation
Due to the current health situation, the ceremony will be held under special conditions this year. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance, including faculty, students, and family members. To minimize large gatherings, the diploma presentations will be held in four separate groups. Additionally, as a one-time exception, there will be no campus tour this year.
What's on the agenda
Check out our selection of photos from the day!
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Professor Aguilar Martinez actively assisted ANIMN in preparing for this ceremony
Class of 2020
Class of 2020 - Medicine, Montpellier-Nîmes
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The Dean and Our 2020 Majors: Jean-Roch and Emma
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Dr. Cathala (CDOM) Calls on Doctors to Take the Oath Again
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Mr. Christian Assaf (Occitanie Region)
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Mr. Michaël Delafosse (Montpellier City Hall and Metropolitan Area)
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Mr. Philippe Augé (President of the UM)
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2020 Graduating Class Overview
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Thank you to the ANIMN Executive Committee for this outstanding event!
Our series introducing local organizations is back! Today, we sat down with Léa Savater, President of ANIMN, the Association of New Residents in Montpellier-Nîmes!
Could you tell us a little about your organization? What is its mission?
The Montpellier-Nîmes Association of New Residents (ANIMN) was founded in 2009 and is dedicated to organizing the graduation ceremony for sixth-year medical students at
the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine.
Can you tell us more about this event?
This event, a central part of the faculty’s calendar, provides an opportunity to congratulate students who have just taken the ECNi (National Computerized Ranking Exam). Following this exam, students choose their
specialty and the city where they will practice. The graduation ceremony is usually held at the Jardin des Plantes in the presence of the faculty’s teaching staff, the Dean, the University President, the Mayor, and representatives of the Medical Board. On this occasion, each student is presented with their graduation sash and diploma in front of their family and friends. It is a deeply moving and joyful occasion. Afterward, the evening continues with a gala in the Cour d’honneur of the Faculty’s Historic Building for a final festive celebration between students and their families. This year, due to health restrictions, the ceremony will simply take place in the Cour d’honneur of the Historic Building on September 26.
Why did you join the organization as an individual member? What does your organization offer students?
This gathering gives our students a chance to come together one last time before each of them moves on to the city of their choice. This event is marked by a spirit of goodwill and allows us to celebrate the end of a chapter together. This year is all the more special as we will be celebrating the 800th graduating class of the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine; it is an incredible opportunity to experience this moment in a building so steeped in history.
How can I contact ANIMN?
Following a decision by the Prefect of Hérault, Heritage Days will not take place in public buildings. The Faculty and the Jardin des Plantes are affected by this cancellation. More information in this article.
Cancellation of the European Heritage Days at the Faculty of Medicine and its Botanical Garden
Prefectural Order No. 2020.01.1066 prohibits state-run institutions from welcoming the public during the 2020 European Heritage Days due to the current public health situation.
We therefore regret to announce the cancellation of the guided tours scheduled for Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20.
This cancellation applies to events scheduled to take place in the Faculty of Medicine’s Historic Building as well as at the Jardin des Plantes.
The temporary exhibitions “Art and Anatomy” and “Body to Heart” will be suspended on September 19
In consultation with the University’s administration, the Faculty’s leadership has decided to suspend the temporary exhibitions currently on display in the Historic Building this weekend as well: “Art and Anatomy” at the Atger Museum and the “Corps à Coeur” exhibition in the Tekné Makré galleries.
These exhibitions will resume their regular hours starting Monday, September 21.
