#OrganizationOfTheWeek – Meet Crocos du Monde!

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Earlier, we met with AMEO. Today, we’re heading to Nîmes and even further afield with the Crocos du Monde association!

In a nutshell, what is the Crocos du Monde association?

Founded in 2007, “Crocos du monde” is the student humanitarian association of the Faculty of Medicine in Nîmes. Its goal is to enable medical and midwifery students to get involved in humanitarian work, each in their own way, and to raise awareness of global inequalities. The main objective is to organize an international solidarity project carried out each year. Since the association’s founding, the Crocos have already traveled to Morocco, Burkina Faso, and even Togo last summer!

What activities do you organize throughout the year? Could you tell us about them?

Throughout the year, we hold two major events: fundraisers for our international solidarity project and, starting this year, our local project in Nîmes, which has enabled us to launch social initiatives throughout our city.

To help fund our trip, we’ve been organizing events at our university since the beginning of the year. We’ve already held several bake sales. Over the holidays, we raised money by selling wrapping paper and chocolates.

At the same time, the Nîmes project is structured around several initiatives, most of which are carried out in partnership with the French Red Cross in the Gard department, particularly for outreach patrols and visits to nursing homes.

Why did you join the organization as an individual member? What does your organization offer students?

I’ve always been interested in humanitarian work, and this organization has given me the opportunity to get involved through a variety of local initiatives that balance our academic commitments with the limited time we can devote to volunteer work.

This allowed me to become aware of the various needs around me and take action to address them, whether directly in Nîmes or through fundraising and organizing the annual international solidarity trip.

Why and how do I join Crocos du Monde?

Our organization offers opportunities to get involved in social, community-oriented, and environmental initiatives. This allows you to make a meaningful contribution while staying true to your values. Additionally, it complements your studies by fostering social connections and engaging with underprivileged individuals.

You can join in September, after the fall general meeting, and then at any time throughout the year. Simply fill out a membership form and pay a membership fee of 10 euros by check or cash, and you will officially become a member of Crocos du Monde. The association is open to all students at the University of Nîmes (PACES/PASS, medicine, midwifery).

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

The election of our executive committee takes place in two parts:

  • First, an executive committee (EC) was elected. Following an online campaign period, the vote took place in early June. Due to the current health situation, the handover ceremony will be held in person at the start of the new school year.
  • Then, in late September, second-year students (in medicine or midwifery) will be eligible to run for office. After a short campaign, the Student Council will select its executive board based on the number of candidates per position.

For more information, feel free to follow us on social media:

 

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#AssociationOfTheWeek – Meet the AMEO

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Earlier this week, we metwith the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association. Today, we’re staying in Montpellier for our meeting with Kévin Vidal, the president of AMEO!

In a nutshell, what is AMEO?

AMEO is the Association of Orthoptic Students of Montpellier. It was founded in 2009 and aims to organize activities for orthoptic students through a variety of events. Through AMEO, we also represent students within the federations to which we belong: the AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students) and the FFEO (French Federation of Orthoptic Students) in order to defend their student rights and the quality of their education within the various governing bodies

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?

Throughout the year, we organize various types of events:

  • Team-building events such as parties or group activities, as well as team-building weekends for incoming classes, an end-of-year gala, and a farewell party for recent graduates
  • Events focused on “prevention, solidarity, and citizenship,”such as fundraising drives for Pink October, the Telethon, or Sidaction.
  • As orthoptics students, we are in contact with the Valentin Haüy Association, an organization that advocates for the rights of the visually impaired, provides them with training and access to employment, helps restore and develop their independence, and offers cultural, sports, and recreational activities accessible to the visually impaired.

AMEO also supports students throughout their studies and helps them transition into the workforce by sharing job openings with future graduates so they can enter the job market. Through these partnerships, AMEO also enables students to purchase orthoptic supplies at reduced prices by offering discounts or organizing group orders for educational materials.

Why did you personally choose the Orthoptics program, and what does the association offer students in this program?

Personally, I chose this field because the profession of orthoptist offers many opportunities. Patients come from all age groups, and the conditions and rehabilitation methods are very diverse. For example, an orthoptist may work with premature infants or children with visual exploration issues, or with cases of atypical conditions such as shaken baby syndrome. We can also work with older adults suffering from AMD or other eye conditions that cause significant functional impairment and, in some cases, require low-vision rehabilitation, as well as with people who simply need glasses or orthoptic rehabilitation.

Another aspect of this profession that I really love is the interdisciplinary nature of the work. We may find ourselves collaborating with occupational therapists to adapt the environment for the visually impaired, with speech-language pathologists to develop visual exploration strategies for children with attention disorders, or with physical therapists in the field of posturology. It is, therefore, a profession in which every case is different, offering the choice of working in a healthcare facility or in private practice, and providing the opportunity to train in a wide range of disciplines throughout our careers.

How do I join AMEO?

To join AMEO, you must be an orthoptics student in Montpellier. The membership fee is €3 per year. To join, simply submit a request at the association’s office located on the ADV campus!

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

The election of the 2020–2021 executive board will take place at the end of June during the handover general meeting. Each slate running for the new executive board will present its rationale and plans. Each year, the executive board consists of at least one president, a secretary, a treasurer, a vice president in charge of communications, a vice president in charge of networking, a vice president in charge of partnerships, vice presidents in charge of events, and a vice president in charge of prevention, citizenship, and solidarity.

You can already find us on social media:
Twitter: AMEOrthoptistes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMEOMtp/
Instagram: @ameo_orthoptie

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#AssociationOfTheWeek – A Look at the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association

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After meeting with Tutorat Santé Nîmois, this week we’re joining forces with the Association Tutorat Santé de Montpellier and its new president, Milla Esclafit-Cardoso! 

In a nutshell, what is the AssociationTutorat Santé Montpellier?

The Tutoring Program consists of second- and third-year health sciences students who have passed the PACES entrance exam and have been selected and trained for one year by the professors in charge of the program. Our goal is to provide free, high-quality academic and personal support to any student at the University of Montpellier and its branch campuses who wishes to pursue a career in healthcare. To meet this need, three associations are available to assist you: the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association, the Association of Pharmacy Tutors, and the Nîmes Health Tutoring Program. 

These three organizations pool their resources to provide equitable support to all students and share a common goal of ensuring equal opportunity in the admissions process for health-related programs. 

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year? 

To start the year off on the right foot, we’re offering a Pre-Semester Workshop open this year to all PACES and PASS students: its goal is to review the entire first-semester curriculum, help students develop effective study habits, and introduce them to the university so they can find their footing. 

Each week, we review the key points from each course across all subjects through multiple-choice quizzes supervised by professors; these sessions are offered at several different times so that students can tailor their schedules to their availability. To help students with their questions, office hours are held every day at noon on campus, and a forum is also available to students. 

To ensure regular and representative assessment, we hold weekly graded quizzes attended by approximately 900 students across our three campuses, as well as mock exams, which this year saw more than 1,600 students participate in the first semester. 

To adapt to the lockdown situation and health guidelines, we held our sessions and review sessions online via Zoom, which we recorded so that PACES students with unstable internet connections could watch them. We also expanded our YouTube channel to diversify our remote learning content, focusing on parts of the course that we felt were difficult to understand.

In addition to academic support, we help students navigate a demanding year by promoting activities focused on well-being, such as board game lunches and relaxation workshops… Our biggest wellness event is Pep’s Week, which takes place in early January—a particularly difficult time for PACES students. To help first-year students connect with upperclassmen, we establish a student mentoring program right at the start of the year. 

To further promote equal opportunity, the Tutoring Service works withHandiversité to offer a disability support service for students who need accommodations during sessions or exams. 

Finally, as part of the reform process, we serve as key points of contact both within the university—by organizing career guidance forums—and at the local level through various student fairs, as well as at the national level by participating in conferences that bring together tutoring programs from across France.

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What made you decide to join the organization? 

Tutoring helped me pass my PACES exam by supporting me over the course of two years: this support was incredibly valuable to me because I couldn’t afford to pay for the services of a private tutoring agency. The tutors’ availability, the quality of the sessions, and above all the support in every aspect of PACES life (studying, lifestyle, morale…) really helped me get through this challenging period. It was a no-brainer for me to apply to be a tutor after I was admitted to my second year of medical school, so I was thrilled to join the UE7 team (Health, Humanities, Society). My year as a trainee tutor was so fulfilling that I wanted to continue the journey by joining the Tutoring Office to help revitalize it during the year of the reform: so we changed our name from the Montpellier Medical Tutoring Association (ATM²) to the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association (ATSM) to better reflect our commitment to diversifying the profiles of incoming students across all health programs! 

What does the association offer students?

Beyond mere academic guidance, our goal is to provide genuine support to all young adults who are navigating university studies, life away from home, and a very demanding workload. Our core value is equal opportunity, ensuring that selection for this first year is based on academic ability rather than financial circumstances. This aligns more broadly with our duty of camaraderie—a value we hold dear in the healthcare professions—and with our training, which is largely based on peer-to-peer learning. We are, after all, students ourselves who have gone through this experience and are trying to help PACES students just as we needed help when we were in their shoes!

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

In the first year, students can sign up for tutoring free of charge at any time throughout the year: attendance is not mandatory, but according to faculty surveys, attending 80% of the tutoring sessions is the best way to succeed on the entrance exam! 

If you wish to join the ATSM as a tutor, you will have the opportunity to be selected based on your application and an interview after your second-semester grades are released. You will then hold the status of Trainee Tutor during your second year and may continue as a Qualified Tutor when you advance to your third year. 

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

The General Assembly to inaugurate our new executive board took place on June 9: we are all very excited to renew our commitment to supporting students repeating PACES, PASS, and LAS. We know that this year can be daunting for recent high school graduates, and we are ready to support them through this transition. 

We are in the process of changing our name, so for now our old name is still showing up on social media:

Facebook: Medicine Tutoring in Montpellier 

Instagram: 

Email contacts: 

  • General questions about the association, PACES, and PASS: asso.atsm@gmail.com
  • Questions about LAS: vicepresident.las.atsm@gmail.com
  • Questions about possible accommodations under the Disability Tutoring Program: vptutohandicap@gmail.com

Networks of other associations: 

Nîmes Health Tutoring: 

Association of Pharmacy Tutors: 

We've also put together a promotional video for you in collaboration with the three tutoring programs!

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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – A Look at Tutorat Santé Nîmes

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Earlier this week , we met with the CNESF, the association representing the midwifery program in Nîmes. We’re staying in Nîmes today for our meeting with Matthias Daudé, the new president of TSN!

In a nutshell, what is Tutorat Santé Nîmois?

TSN (Tutorat Santé Nîmes) is an association made up of second- and third-year medical and midwifery students at the Nîmes campus. We have all successfully passed the entrance exam for health studies, and drawing on this experience, we offer support to students entering their first year of health sciences (PASS/LAS). 

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year? 

Throughout the year, students are offered weekly practice sessions in the form of multiple-choice quizzes, during which tutors provide detailed feedback on the quizzes, share memory techniques, offer study tips, and provide support in preparing for exams. All sessions are reviewed by the subject instructors to ensure they remain closely aligned with the requirements of the final exams.

 In addition, we are organizing a pre-semester workshop during the last two weeks of August. During these two weeks, we will cover the first-semester curriculum while providing as much guidance as possible on how to approach this challenging academic year. 

 We also offer practice tests and mock exams to help students prepare as effectively as possible through realistic practice, using questions that have been reviewed by professors.

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What made you decide to join the organization? 

When I started my health studies, I had never heard of the tutoring program. Once I was in school, I quickly heard about the organization and the support it offers. So I went to a session and immediately saw all the benefits this organization could provide. 

After passing the PACES entrance exam and starting my healthcare studies, I wanted to join the tutoring program to share my personal experience from my first year. I wanted to help as many students as possible make progress so they could achieve their dreams. It felt natural to me to do everything I could to give back everything I received during my first year, because without the tutoring program, I would never have passed that exam.

What does the association offer students?

The TSN provides PACES students with meaningful academic support through practice sessions and Q&A sessions, as well as moral support through student-oriented activities. We also offer a mentoring program where second- and third-year students take first-year students under their wing to help guide them toward success.

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

Our organization offers a wide range of educational and personal support services to help everyone prepare for and pass the entrance exams for the second year of health sciences programs.

How do I sign up? 

The tutoring program is completely free! To join the tutoring program, simply follow the registration instructions, which will be posted on our social media accounts and on the faculty’s registration page.

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

For the TSN association, the election of the executive board takes place in two phases. 

It all begins with the formation of the Executive Board (EB). Once the candidates for the BR have been selected, a campaign period begins during which the various teams present their plans for the year. This year, due to the health crisis, all elections and campaigns took place online. Once the campaigns are over, all second- and third-year tutors elect a BR, which will then organize the elections for the other positions on the Executive Board. 

Once all positions have been announced by the BR, each mentor wishing to serve on the board submits a candidacy for the position. The candidacy period lasts one week. After this campaign period, the BR organizes a vote for positions with multiple candidates. 

You can now find us on social media!

Finally, we’d like to share a video we created in collaboration with the three health tutoring organizations in Montpellier: the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association (ATSM), the Association of Pharmacy Tutors (ATP), and our own organization, the Nîmes Health Tutoring Association (TSN)!

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#AssociationOfTheWeek – A Look at the CNESF

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Following our meeting with Dis-Lalie, the Montpellier-based association for the speech-language pathology program, this week we’re meeting with CNESF, the association for the midwifery program in Nîmes!

In a nutshell, what is the CNESF?

The Nîmes Midwifery Students’ Association is a nonprofit organization established under the French Law of 1901. Its purpose is to represent midwifery students in Nîmes and to advocate for them within federations such as the ANESF (National Association of Midwifery Students, our professional federation) and the AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students, our regional federation). It also aims to listen to midwifery students in Nîmes, advise them as much as possible, and defend their rights and interests. Our association helps energize the student life of its members by organizing solidarity and prevention events, as well as festive, athletic, and cultural events. Finally, it aims to enhance our skills as future healthcare professionals through access to continuing education.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?

We are striving to expand our activities as much as possible through the association’s various divisions the association:

The public health division has organized, for example, film screenings followed by coffee-table discussions to discuss topics such as female genital mutilation or anonymous adoption, particularly following screenings of films in partnership with the Sémaphore in Nîmes.

As part of the annual awareness campaign for breast cancer screening, we created a calendar for Pink October. It features prevention tips and information, and the funds raised were donated to the League Against Cancer. We also participated in the Telethon alongside medical students.

Thanks to the growth of social media, we have created posters for global awareness days, such as the one created in collaboration with ANESF for World Contraception Day, and informational quizzes on various topics are also available. We have established a mentoring program between upperclassmen and different cohorts, which we plan to further develop next year. 

We organized festive and team-building events, including the end-of-year gala, which unfortunately could not take place. As we did last year, we continued to expand our babysitting network. Regarding AGEM and ANESF, we attend in person or remotely at every board meeting and general assembly to represent the midwifery students of Nîmes in policy decisions.

We hold monthly bake sales to raise funds for charities, to which we also donate children’s clothing and supplies.

Finally, we participated in this year’s PEPS Week, organized by Tutorat Santé Nîmes, at the Student Fair, as well as in the Faculty’s open house, to do our best to answer questions from prospective students.

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Why did you personally choose the Maieutics track, and what does the association offer students in this track?


In my opinion, this is a field you choose out of passion. The program is long and require a significant investment, particularly in the many internships. But Supporting couples, mothers, women, and babies is what makes the diversity of our profession, and that’s what drew me to it. We have a wide range of expertise; whether in the private, public, or non-profit sectors, we can support women throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period (provided there are no medical complications). We can also provide preventive gynecological care and contraception consultations. We sometimes face difficult situations, but the intense moments of life and emotion serve as a reminder of why we started this work in the first place.

The association, for its part, provides opportunities to get together—whether at the clubhouse or at events—and to develop skills through training programs offered by ANESF or AGEM. Members can also stay up to date on national news, which we regularly share. For those who want to get involved in student life, it’s a great way to thrive while bringing their projects to life, all while collaborating with other students.

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

Joining our association is, above all, a gesture of support. We represent midwifery students in the faculty’s student life. Joining allows you to stay informed about various events and connect with other associations within the faculty or outside of it. In fact, membership includes both AGEM and ANESF, allowing you to stay informed about discussions within these organizations and potentially influence outcomes by sharing your views on key issues. It offers the opportunity to take an active interest in the future of the profession and student life in the region, as well as to raise broader concerns.

Membership is also the only way to vote at general meetings for the future teams that will represent you in the coming terms. And on the fun side, membership gives you access to a wide range of partnerships secured by our fabulous VP of Partnerships. From laser tag to products from Luneale, Fempo, and many others, these partnerships offer great discounts. Finally, we have partnerships with professional insurance companies that offer additional coverage for students in internships.

How do I sign up? 

Joining is very easy: just come to our association’s office on campus between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (every day) and pay 7 euros by check, cash, or even Lydia. We’ll give you a nice little card with our social media handles. You can join at any time throughout the year, but we close membership two weeks before the end-of-term General Assembly.

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

Unfortunately, due to the current health situation, this year’s handover will take place remotely. We are in contact with the board members running for the 2020–2021 term and are more motivated than ever. There are exciting projects on the horizon that we look forward to learning more about. It is with a slight twinge of sadness that we leave this term, especially given the difficult end to the year, but with complete confidence in the dedication of the incoming board. These are motivated young women, with experience and a great deal of enthusiasm—everything needed to succeed. We could not have handed over this term with greater peace of mind than with such a wonderful new generation taking the reins!

Feel free to follow us on social media:

– Instagram: @CNESF

– Facebook: Nîmes Association of Midwifery Students

– Twitter: @CNESF2

 

 

 

 

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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – Meet Dis-Lalie

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As we’ve seen, the Ademmoos association brings together elected representatives from every sector! This week, we’re focusing on speech-language pathologists in Montpellier through the Dis-Lalie association! 

In a nutshell, what is the Dis-lalie association?

Dis-Lalie, founded in 1998, is the association for speech-language pathology students in Montpellier. The association’s goals are to foster student life through a variety of events and to represent speech-language pathology students in Montpellier within the federations to which Dis-Lalie belongs, namely the FNEO (National Federation of Speech-Language Pathology Students) and AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students), to help students prepare for their professional careers through conferences, training sessions, and meetings with partners and healthcare professionals, and to support students in defending their rights and ensuring the smooth progress of their education with university and local authorities.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year? 

Throughout the year, Dis-Lalie organizes events for its student members:

  • Team-building activities : team-building weekends and afternoons, social events, meals, ski trips, end-of-year ceremony, attendance at the graduation ceremony for new graduates…
  • Speech-language pathology training : lectures (on Alzheimer’s disease, lip-reading, stuttering, etc.), training sessions and workshops related to the profession (drawing, accounting, etc.)
  • Wellness events : sophrology and yoga workshops.
  • Cultural events : city tour, visit to the anatomy museum, hikes around Montpellier, beer/chocolate tasting…
  • Events focused on prevention, civic engagement, and solidarity: bake sales for Telethon Week, Pink October, and Sidaction, with proceeds donated to charitable organizations; toy drives for hospitalized children at Christmas; collections of plastic bottle caps to be repurposed into assistive devices for people with disabilities; and participation in the hospital’s teddy bear drive…

Dis-Lalie also supports students throughout their studies. Whether by offering discounts on speech therapy materials through our partnerships with publishers or by informing students about the financial aid and mobility assistance available to them. We then assist students interested in spending a semester abroad with the necessary administrative procedures. Dis-Lalie also helps students who wish to pursue a university degree in speech-language pathology by sharing testimonials from speech-language pathology students on social media and by hosting candidates during the oral exam, among other things.

Why did you personally choose the speech-language pathology program, and what does the association offer students in this program?

Personally, I chose to pursue a career in speech-language pathology because it is a profession focused on care and, above all, rehabilitation, which allows you to see real progress in patients, particularly through speech-language therapy.  It’s a very diverse field. Indeed, patients come from all age groups, and the conditions and rehabilitation methods are highly varied. For example, a speech-language pathologist may work with newborns who have oral motor disorders, children with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysorthography, dyscalculia…), as well as patients with neurological conditions, hearing loss, post-stroke, or even post-COVID! It is therefore a profession in which every case is different, offering the choice to work in a healthcare facility or in private practice, and providing the opportunity to continue training throughout our careers on a wide variety of conditions.

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

Our association provides speech-language pathology students in Montpellier with opportunities to come together at various events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students at our training center. Membership in Dis-Lalie offers students numerous benefits:

  • Discounts or free admission to events organized by the association
  • Access to conferences and training sessions on speech-language pathology, organized by our Vice President of Training
  • Preferential rates from our partner companies: insurance providers, publishing houses, and more…
  • Discounted or free travel to events organized by the FNEO (training weekends and national conferences)
  • Opportunity to participate in all team-building, cultural, and wellness events organized by the association
  • Right to vote at general meetings

How do I sign up? 

Membership is renewed annually in September. The membership fee for the 2019–2020 year is €11.

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

The election of the 2020–2021 executive board will take place at the end of October during the handover general meeting. The election of Dis-Lalie’s new executive board will be conducted on a position-by-position basis. Each candidate will have the opportunity to present their rationale to the assembly. Each year, the executive board consists of two co-chairs, a secretary, a treasurer, a vice-president in charge of communications, a vice-president in charge of training, a vice-president in charge of international mobility, a vice-president in charge of social issues, a vice-president in charge of culture, a vice president in charge of partnerships, a vice president in charge of student representation, vice presidents in charge of events, vice presidents in charge of social gatherings, vice presidents in charge of prevention, citizenship, and solidarity, and an admissions coordinator.

Here are our contact details. Feel free to follow us on social media:

 

 

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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – Meet ADEMMOOS

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Last week, we met with the Association Carabins Montpelliéraine to learn more about student life for medical students. Today, Salomé Duteurtre, the Student Vice Dean, is answering our questions!

In a nutshell, what is ADEMMOOS?

ADEMMOOS is the Association of Student Representatives for the Montpellier-Nîmes programs in Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, Orthoptics, and Midwifery. It brings together nearly 40 elected student representatives from the various programs. 

We work every day to:

  • in Interprofessionalism : all of the faculty’s programs are represented;
  • in Intersite, through a collaboration between residents of Montpellier and Nîmes;
  • for To represent all students in the department before the administration, the faculty, and the university hospital.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year? 

Above all, our year is shaped by our student advocacy efforts.

As such, we are represented on two major councils within the faculty:

  • The Academic Council facilitates consultation among the various stakeholders in the faculty (faculty members, administrative staff, and students) regarding the programs offered by the department. Topics discussed include assessment methods and the evaluation of teaching materials. 
  • The Management Council is the faculty’s decision-making body, which votes on and reviews the internal regulations, the budget, agreements entered into by the faculty, and educational programs.

 

Our goal is therefore to give students a voice, often through surveys, which allow us to carefully gather their opinions and views on the various issues that arise during the academic year. 

In addition, we are also carrying out a number of projects to improve our training conditions. For example, several of our initiatives focus on health promotion:

  • Improving student well-being in all its forms is one of our top priorities. Given the challenging and demanding nature of our programs, some students may find themselves struggling; we strive to support them and connect them with resources that can help.
  • We are raising awareness about the flu vaccine to encourage students—future healthcare professionals—to get vaccinated. In particular, we organized a vaccination day on campus. 

We also support initiatives aimed at enhancing student life on campus. We participate in Open House events and European Heritage Days to lead tours and engage with the public. In addition, we help design and develop living and working spaces.

We keep students informed about the latest news from the faculty; for example, during the COVID-19 crisis, we provided them with regular updates on the situation and changes to our programs.

We assist medical interns in choosing their specialties through the Future Intern Forum (FFI), which we organize in collaboration with the Languedoc-Roussillon Intern Union.

Finally, we work with all of the faculty’s student organizations:

  • We support student-led educational and mentoring initiatives, such as PACES tutoring, tutoring for upper-level medical and midwifery students, and preparation sessions for the iECN exam…
  • We are involved in student representation at the local level (AGEM) and at the national level through our respective academic program associations.

What does the association offer students?

Our organization promotes several things:

  • the support and representation of all students enrolled in the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montpellier;
  • the promotion of improving student living conditions (in terms of the quality of studies and educational offerings) within the UFR by establishing an ongoing dialogue between students, their elected representatives, and student organizations across all programs within the UFR;
  • the bringing together of students from the various departments within the faculty, particularly through the development of joint student initiatives, in order to transcend the divisions inherent in different academic programs and foster mutual inspiration by leveraging the synergy of diverse skills.

In addition, students are not required to pay any fees. Simply by being enrolled in the department, students can participate in all the activities offered by our association.

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

Our association's executive board is made up of students—whether or not they are elected representatives of their academic department—who are appointed for a one-year term from October to October to coordinate the team of student representatives.

The 2020–2021 term will begin this summer: please feel free to contact the current board if you’re interested in any of the positions!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about student representation!

 

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Innovative educational projects supported by the Faculty

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The MUSE project (“Montpellier University of Excellence”) brings together 19 institutions committed to educational progress and innovation. Today, several projects led by faculty members have been selected and will receive funding from the foundation. 

Toward New Training Programs: TakeOff #3

The MUSE Foundation has launched a call for proposals to promote educational innovation, particularly in the redesign and creation of new training programs. The goal is simple: to align as closely as possible with current labor market demands and societal needs, and even to anticipate future needs in light of societal changes. 

Of the 30 selected projects, three are from the School of Medicine and will therefore receive funding to carry them out. 

  • The project “ Development of educational tools to support the training of advanced practice nurses specializing in onco-hematology " led by Nadine Houede.
  • The " Rabelais Health and Science Dual Degree Program " led by Stephan Matecki
  • The “ Montpellier Introductory Surgical Summer School ” led by Astrid Herrero.

Funded for three academic years, these projects will enable us to train our students even more effectively!

And tailored educational tools: TakeOff #4

In addition to these new training programs, the Muse Foundation also supports projects involving innovative educational resources. To ensure educational continuity, the work environment must also be adapted. 

As a result, three other projects from the Faculty—this time involving innovative new equipment—have been selected:

  • A “ Educational app for tracking learning and mastering technical procedures in medicine ” led by Antoine Debourdeau and Valentin Favier.
  • A “ An immersive audio-visual experience in a health simulation training session " led by Blaise Debien.
  • A project on “ The Benefits of Acquiring a Digital Surgical Simulator for Implementing the 2021–2023 Medical Education Reform: Learning and Certification for a Non-Operating Room Surgery Degree ” led by Astrid Herrero and François Régis Souche.

We can therefore expect to see many educational innovations emerge over the next few years at the School of Medicine, both in terms of curriculum and teaching tools!

A commitment to innovation already in action: TakeOff#1 and TakeOff#2

Two other calls for proposals launched by I-Site Muse had already taken place previously. These were TakeOff#1 and TakeOff2.

Once again, the Faculty responded quickly, and some of its proposals were selected. First, during the initial call for proposals, TakeOff#1: 

  • The creation of the " International DIU: Emerging Infections ", proposed by Éric Delaporte. 
  •  The creation of a “Digital Laboratory for Preclinical Sciences”, led by Fares Gouzi. 
  • A proposal “Learning Anatomy and Surgery Through Simulation and 3D Printing”, led by Valentin Favier.
  • A “Surgical Education in Extended Reality”, defended by Nicolas Lonjona.
  • A project on “Artisanal Expertise in the Service of Innovation in Medical Simulation”, Led by Astrid Herrero. 

Then, in a second phase, during the TakeOff#2 call for proposals: 

  • The “International Master’s in One Health and Infectious Diseases”, which follows the International DIU created through TakeOff#1. 
  • The creation of an “Interdisciplinary Educational Escape Game in a Simulation Center: Mystery at SimHU Nîmes”, which fosters cohesion, communication, and collaboration among future healthcare professionals. 
  • The development of a tool for “VESALE 3D: Dynamic 3D Virtual Dissection for Teaching Surgical Anatomy”, which is part of a commitment to never perform a procedure on a patient for the first time. 
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#ClubOfTheWeek – Meet the Association Carabine Montpelliéraine

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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 Association Carabine Montpellieraine?

The Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (or the Montpellier Medical Student Association) 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) through the sixth year.

Working closely with the PACES Tutoring Program and the faculty of the School of Medicine, the ACM supports students throughout their academic journey by providing various resources (books, handouts, stethoscopes, and other supplies) and offering them the opportunity to participate in a variety of events (community service initiatives, cultural events, student parties, galas, etc.).

In addition, the ACM is part of the local student representation network (Z’élus associatifs) and the national network (ANEMF – National Association of Medical Students in France), which advocates for students’ interests before administrative and government bodies.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?

The initiatives we undertake are wide-ranging and encompass all the opportunities that may arise during our studies. First, we have set up a direct sales service for course handouts to help students learn more effectively. 

We participate in national and international exchange programs, which we organize through the ANEMF network in the form of various exchange programs. 

For several years now, we have also built strong relationships with local businesses throughout Montpellier that offer us “great deals.” We are also in the process of expanding our scope of action to play a more active role in community solidarity and sustainable development in our beautiful city of Montpellier. From simple student parties to global health charity events like the Telethon, Movember, Pink October, or Sidaction, and the Medicine Gala—as well as a daily Culture section offering organic food baskets, “ciné’kult” 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 program?

Personally, I’ve always been drawn to medical concepts, so it was only natural that I chose this path. It’s only when you choose to study medicine that you realize just how much work still lies ahead. But it’s by volunteering your time to serve an organization that you truly realize the immense scope of the work you can and must do. Having briefly described our activities above, I believe that the Corpo Médecine is an institution that, for several generations now, has been part of the daily lives of medical students and helps keep our traditions alive. 

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

By joining our association, you’ll be able to discover all our great deals in Montpellier, participate in all our events, gain access to the services we offer (sales of handouts, supplies, books, etc.), and much more!

How do I sign up? 

Joining is easy—just stop by our office at the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus, located at 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier. The membership fee is €10, payable annually. 

A few words about the 2020–2021 board?

The election of the Corpo Médecine executive board takes place at the end of each academic year and is conducted by second-year students. They select members from their class to form the executive board for the following year. You can find out more about the new executive board members on our website.

We're also on social media—you can find us at: 

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