A COVID-19 cluster was recently identified within the Faculty. It currently involves second- and third-year medical students in Montpellier. Click here for all the measures related to this cluster.
Suspension of In-Person Classes for DFGSM2-3 and DFGSMa2-3 Programs at the Montpellier Campus
Due to the current public health situation and the very high number of students who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the DFGSM2 class at the Montpellier campus, the decision has been made to cancel ALL in-person classes for the DFGSM2-3 and Ma2-3 programs at the Montpellier campus ( lectures, tutorials, and lab sessions) effective Wednesday, September 16, 2020 throughWednesday, September 30, 2020, inclusive.
DFGSM2 classes will continue to be held in person at the Nîmes campus, where they will be recorded and then uploaded to Moodle so that students can access them.
Any confirmed COVID-19 exposure must be reported to your academic affairs office. Find the complete procedure to follow in the event of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 here.
Preventive measures, mask-wearing, and mask distribution
The Faculty administration reminds everyone that masks must be worn in ALL university facilities, both indoors and outdoors, including the university library and study rooms. This is essential to protecting everyone’s health.
Below you will find the complete procedure regarding confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19: reporting, who to contact, and recommendations. This procedure applies to all students at the faculty as well as all administrative and teaching staff.
Reminder of the Principles to Be Applied
Definitions of the various possible situations
- Confirmed case: A person, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, with an RT-PCR test result confirming infection with SARS-CoV-2.
- Possible case: A person exhibiting clinical signs suggestive of COVID-19, whether or not they have had high-risk contact with a confirmed case within 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms, and for whom an RT-PCR test has been ordered by a physician.
- High-risk contacts: A high-risk contact is any person who has had direct contact with a confirmed casein one of the following situations without effective protective measures (surgical mask worn by the confirmed case or the contact; a general-purpose mask manufactured to the AFNOR standard or equivalent worn by both the confirmed case AND the contact; or a sneeze guard or other physical barrier, such as glass or Plexiglas). This therefore applies to:
- students or teachers in the same class or group,
- any person who has shared the same living space (home, etc.) as a confirmed or probable case, or who has had direct face-to-face contact with a confirmed case at a distance of less than 1 meter, regardless of the duration (e.g., conversation, meal, flirting, hugs, kisses). However, people who briefly crossed paths in a public space are not considered high-risk contacts,
- any person who has provided or received hygiene or care services,
- any person who has shared a confined space (office, meeting room, personal vehicle, etc.) for at least 15 minutes with a confirmed case, or who has been face-to-face with a confirmed case during several episodes of coughing or sneezing.
Processing of Personal Data
The processing of personal data is governed by the regulations currently in effect, as specified on the ARS website:
The goal is to gain as accurate a picture as possible of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among students in the UFR so that, if necessary, we can adjust teaching methods and prevent these infections as much as possible, both during class periods and during internships. Finally, this program will help protect you and your loved ones.
The Faculty administration thanks you in advance for your essential contribution to the implementation of these principles and remains available to answer any questions you may have.
See below for details on the opening hours of the university libraries and study rooms across all our campuses starting in September 2020!
University Libraries
All university libraries on our three campuses (UPM, BH, Nîmes) will reopen on August 31, 2020, and remain open through October 16, following their usual hours.
Extended hours (evenings and weekends) will resume at the affected university librariesstartingMonday, October 19
In light of the health crisis, library capacity has been reduced to ensure compliance with social distancing guidelines. Handwashing upon entry and before handling any materials, the mandatory wearing of masks at all times, designated traffic flow paths, and adherence to physical distancing will be required in all university libraries.
Workrooms
Study rooms on all campuses will reopen to students on August 31 during their regular hours. Wearing a mask is strictly required in these areas.
NWe would like to remind you that, for everyone's safety, Wearing a mask is required in all Faculty and University facilities, including libraries and study rooms. We ask our students and visitors to follow this rule and practice preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus.
Welcome—or welcome back—to the Faculty! Our doors are finally reopening for our students. Below are the start dates and details for the new semester for our various programs.
Coronavirus-Related Measures
Due to the health crisis, we would like to remind you that masks are required on all faculty premises. We also ask our students and visitors to follow safety guidelines. Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance to all our locations.
PASS and PACES
PASS
- Orientation meeting on September 4 at 9:00 a.m. on all campuses (ADV, Flahault, Nîmes)
- Classes begin on September 7 at 8:00 a.m.
PACES (repeat students)
- Orientation meeting on September 1 at 1:00 p.m. on all campuses (ADV, Flahault, Nîmes)
- Tutorials begin on September 7
Medicine Program – Montpellier
Undergraduate Program
- DFGSM2: Classes begin on August 24
- DFGSM3: Classes begin on August 25
Graduate School
- DFASM1: First day of class on August 31 at 10 a.m., UPM lecture hall
- DFASM2: First day of class on September 3 at 10:30 a.m., UPM lecture hall
- DFASM3: First day of class on September 3 at 2:00 p.m., UPM lecture hall
Medicine Program – Nîmes
Undergraduate Program
- DFGSM2: Classes begin on August 24 at 9:00 a.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
- DFGSM3: First day of class on August 25, 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
>> AFGSU from August 31 to September 10, 2020.
Graduate School
- DFASM1 : Back to school on September 1 at 9 a.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
- Course selection at 10:30 a.m. in Lecture Hall 1
- DFASM2 : Back to school on September 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
- Course selection at 3:30 p.m. at Le Châlet
- DFASM3 : Back to school on September 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
- Course selection at 5:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1
>> Start of hospital internships: September 7, 2020
Maieutic Track – Montpellier
Undergraduate Program
- DFGSMa2: Classes begin on August 24
- DFGSMa3: Classes begin on August 24
Graduate School
- DFASMa1: Start of the school year on August 24
- DFASMa2: Start of the school year on October 12
Maieutic Track – Nîmes
Undergraduate Program
- DFGSMa2: First day of class on August 24, 9:00 a.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
- DFGSMa3: First day of class on August 25, 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
>> Nursing internship from August 31 to September 17, 2020.
Graduate School
- DFASMa1: First day of class on August 31 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 434 A
- DFASMa2: First day of class onAugust 31 , 8:00 a.m. in Room 434 A
Paramedical Programs
Speech Therapy
- Back-to-school meeting on September 1; classes begin on September 3
- 5th Grade: School starts on September 1
Orthoptics
- Back-to-School Meeting on September 11
- 3rd grade: school starts on September 11
Master's in Health
Gerontology
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Master's in Gerontology: Management and Coordination of Services and Facilities: The semester begins on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
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Master's in Gerontology: Monday, October 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
SHS
- Master's in Social Sciences and Humanities: The semester begins on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.in the Bonaventure-Laurens (BH) room
On Monday, August 17, 2020, the Faculty officially celebrated its 800th anniversary! Here’s a look back at an event marked by sharing and camaraderie.
800 Years of History, Tradition, and Excellence
The ceremony begins at the top of the steps of the Cour d’Honneur. Teachers and students, dressed in their finest ceremonial attire, make their entrance into this historic venue alongside:
- from Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier;
- from the Dean of the Faculty, Michel Mondain;
- from the Chair of the Steering Committee, Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand.
We were, of course, able to count on the presence and participation of representatives from local and regional governments:
- Mr. Christian Assaf for the Occitanie Region,
- Mr. Renaud Calvat for the Hérault Department,
- Mr. Michaël Delafosse, representing the Montpellier Metropolitan Area and the City of Montpellier
- and finally, Ms. Sophie Béjean, Superintendent of the Montpellier School District and the Occitanie Region.
To ensure the ceremony began on the right foot, Professor Chanques and Usher Eddy Lamou presented our ceremonial mace—a symbolic object of the Faculty—to the audience. Resembling the rod of Asclepius, this mace symbolizes the punishment that awaits physicians who fail to honor the Hippocratic Oath.
The Dean's Usher, E. Lamou, and Prof. G. Chanques present the Faculty's ceremonial chasuble, a historic symbol. pic.twitter.com/y9YyCA8g2H
— Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine (@FacultemedMPL) August 17, 2020
Next, it was the turn of Professor Valérie Rigau—the youngest member elected to the governing board—and Allan Guilley, a medical student and president of ACHEMM (the student association dedicated to the Faculty’s 800th anniversary), to read a translation of the Faculty’s original bylaws, thereby highlighting their historical and symbolic significance.
These statutes were promulgated on August 12, 1220, by the legate of Pope Honorius III, Cardinal Conrad of Urach. Since then, the teaching of medicine has continued uninterrupted in Montpellier, forging strong ties with the city, as both President Augé and Dean Mondain noted in their speeches.
#Doyen Mondain highlights the diversity of medical expertise from Arab, Jewish, and Christian communities that contributed to the emergence of medical education in @montpellier_ #800ansMontpellierMedecine pic.twitter.com/OJz1ob9Fii
— Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine (@FacultemedMPL) August 17, 2020
A college proud of its past and looking toward the future
800 years later, the Faculty and its community are proud to celebrate this milestone. To mark the occasion, a commemorative plaque was unveiled—a way to honor the distinguished figures who have shaped our faculty, while continuing to write our history.
As current events show us, this journey will undoubtedly be full of challenges to overcome! These challenges will in no way alter the Faculty’s mission: we will be there to support and train the future healthcare professionals of tomorrow.
Relive the ceremony
Below are photos of the ceremony taken by E. Perra. You can also watch the entire ceremony again by clicking the link below.
And to learn more about the events planned for the coming months to celebrate this anniversary in style, visit the official website at 800ans.fr!
The year marking our Faculty’s 800th anniversary continues with a new, fun-filled event! Join the team at the Manoir du Crime on Saturday, August 29, for an unforgettable evening full of thrills…
A Full-Scale Investigation
This historic building will be the setting for a life-size game. Fans of Cluedo and mystery shows, put on your best detective outfit to solve the mysteries of the Troupe du Manoir!
1935. The press reports that the body of a famous surgeon was found in his home office, which was locked from the inside. However, this was no suicide. The police launch an investigation, and their inquiries soon lead our two detectives to the Montpellier School of Medicine. What conspiracy lies behind this skillfully disguised murder? What will our two investigators discover? Will they dare to delve into the mysteries of the Faculty of Medicine’s history?
Come join us for a Murder Mystery Night with a new twist, set amid our Faculty’s impressive anatomical collection!
On this special day, we’re up for a challenge. In fact, we’ll have to solve the longest mystery ever written by the Troupe du Manoir. To do so, it will be divided into two chapters.
A first group of teams will have the opportunity to solve Chapter I from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These same teams must then pass on everything they have discovered to the teams that will be solving Chapter II during a meal (under the guise of a police inspector). Armed with this information, the new investigators will have to unravel all the mysteries of the Montpellier School of Medicine.
An event requiring registration
Two sessions are offered, each including a buffet dinner:
The first session will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The second session will be from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Prices:
Session 1 OR Session 2 with meal: 40€
Session 1 AND Session 2 with meal: 60€
For more information on the Faculty’s 800th anniversary and the events organized to celebrate it, visit 800ans.fr!
