Welcome—or welcome back—to the Faculty! Our doors are finally reopening for our students. Please find below the dates and details for the start of the 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 precautions. 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 session 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: The school year begins 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: School starts on August 24
- DFASMa2: Classes resume on October 12
Maieutic Track – Nîmes
Undergraduate Program
- DFGSMa2: Classes begin on August 24 at 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, 9:00 a.m. in Room 434 A
- DFASMa2: First day of class onAugust 31 , 8:00 a.m. in Room 434A
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. Faculty 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, representing 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 got off to a good start, 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 represents 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 charter, thereby highlighting its historical and symbolic significance.
These statutes were enacted 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 fostered 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. It is a way to honor the illustrious 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 following 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 series, 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 uncover? 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 face a challenge. We must 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 will then pass on everything they have discovered to the teams arriving to solve Chapter II during a meal (under the guise of a police inspector). Armed with this information, the new investigators will set out 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 being held to celebrate it, visit 800ans.fr!
We met AMEO earlier. Today, we’re heading to Nîmes and even farther 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’s Nîmes campus. Its goal is to enable medical and midwifery students to get involved in humanitarian work—each in their own way—and to raise awareness about global inequalities. The main objective is to organize an international solidarity project 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 carry out throughout the year? Can you tell us about them?
Throughout the year, we hold two major activities: events to raise funds for the international solidarity project and, starting this year, the local project in Nîmes, which has allowed us to carry out social initiatives throughout our city.
To fund our trip, we have been organizing activities at our university since the beginning of the year. We have already held several bake sales. During the holiday season, we raised money through gift-wrapping booths and a chocolate sale.
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 preparing for the annual international solidarity trip.
Why and how do I join Les Crocos du Monde?
Our organization provides opportunities to get involved in social, community-oriented, and environmental initiatives. This allows you to make a difference and act in line with your values. Furthermore, it ties in with your studies by fostering social connections and interactions with people in need.
You can join in September, after the back-to-school general meeting, and then at any time throughout the year. Simply fill out a membership form and pay a 10-euro membership fee by check or cash, and you’ll 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 executive board?
The election of our executive committee takes place in two parts:
- First, an executive committee (EC) is elected. Following an online campaign period, the election was held in early June. Due to the current public health situation, we will hold the handover in person at the start of the school year.
- Then, in late September, second-year members of the association (medicine or midwifery) will be able to run for office. After a short campaign, the BR selects its executive board based on the number of candidates per position.
For more information, feel free to follow us on social media:
- Facebook: Crocodiles of the World
- Instagram: crocos_du_monde
- Website (updated this year): https://crocosdumonde.jimdofree.com/
- Email: asso.crocosdumonde@gmail.com
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 Orthoptics Students in Montpellier. It was founded in 2009 and aims to enrich the lives of orthoptics 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 Orthoptics Students)—in order to defend their rights as students and ensure 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 new 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 works to defend the rights of people with visual impairments, provides them with training and access to employment, helps restore and develop their independence, and also offers cultural, sports, and recreational activities accessible to people with visual impairments.
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 partners, AMEO also enables students to purchase orthoptic equipment 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 in all ages, 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 with AMD or other eye conditions that result in significant functional impairment and, in some cases, a need for low-vision rehabilitation, as well as with people who simply need glasses or orthoptic therapy.
Another aspect I really love about this profession is the interdisciplinary nature of the work. We may find ourselves working with occupational therapists to adapt the environment for people with visual impairments, with speech-language pathologists on 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, one that offers the choice of working in a healthcare facility or in private practice, and one that provides the opportunity to continue learning about a wide range of disciplines throughout our careers.
How do you become a member of 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 executive board?
The election of the 2020–2021 executive board takes place at the end of June during the general meeting to hand over leadership. 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 our social media channels:
Twitter: AMEOrthoptistes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMEOMtp/
Instagram: @ameo_orthoptie
After meeting with the Nîmes Health Tutoring Association, this week we’re joining the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association and its new president, Milla Esclafit-Cardoso!
In a few words, what is the AssociationTutorat Santé Montpellier?
The Tutoring Program consists of second- and third-year health sciences students who have passed the PACES exam and who have been selected and trained for one year by the professors in charge of that year’s program. Our goal is to provide free, high-quality academic and emotional support to any student at the University of Montpellier and its branch campuses who wishes to pursue a degree in health sciences. To meet this need, three organizations are available to assist you: the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association, the Pharmacy Tutors Association, 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 professions 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 that’s 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 bearings.
Each week, we review the key points from each course in all subjects through multiple-choice quizzes reviewed by the professors: these sessions are offered at several different times so that students can adjust their schedules according to their availability. To help students with their questions, office hours are held every day at lunchtime on campus, and a forum is also available to students.
To ensure regular and representative assessment, we organize weekly graded quizzes attended by approximately 900 students across our three campuses, as well as mock exams, which this year drew more than 1,600 students in the first semester.
To adapt to the lockdown and public health measures, we held our sessions and review sessions online via Zoom, which we recorded so that PACES students with an unstable internet connection could watch them. We also expanded our YouTube channel to diversify our remote content, focusing on parts of the course that we felt were difficult for students to understand. 
Beyond academic support, we help students navigate a demanding year by promoting activities focused on well-being: board game lunchtimes, relaxation workshops, and more… 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 set up 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 reasonable accommodations during sessions or exams.
Finally, in the context of reform, 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 organizations from across France.
What made you decide to join the organization?
Tutoring helped me pass my PACES exam by supporting me for two years: this support was extremely valuable to me because I couldn’t afford to pay for the services of a private organization. The tutors’ availability, the quality of the sessions, and above all, the support with every aspect of PACES life—from studying to healthy habits to mental well-being—really helped me get through that challenging time. It was a no-brainer for me to apply to become a tutor after I was admitted to my second year of medical school, so I was delighted to join the UE7 team (Health, Humanities, Society). My year as a trainee tutor was so fulfilling that I wanted to continue the adventure by running for a position on the Tutoring Board to help revitalize the program 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 backgrounds of incoming students across all health-related programs!
What does the association offer students?
Beyond simply providing academic guidance, our goal is to offer genuine support to all young adults who are discovering college life and living away from home for the first time—and from whom we expect a very substantial 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 commitment to collegiality—a value we hold dear in the healthcare professions—and with our training, which is largely based on peer-to-peer learning. We are, first and foremost, students who have gone through this challenge ourselves and who 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: there is no attendance requirement, 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 executive 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're in the process of changing our name, so for now, our old name is what appears on social media:
Facebook: Medicine Tutoring in Montpellier
Instagram:
- tutoringmedmtp
- tuto_peps (our wellness account shared by all three tutoring sites)
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:
- Facebook: Nîmes Health Tutoring
- Instagram: tutorat_sante_nimes
Association of Pharmacy Tutors:
- Facebook: Montpellier Association of Pharmacy Tutors
- Instagram: atp_um
We've also put together a video presentation for you, in collaboration with the three tutoring programs!
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