2021 Dean Elections: Prof. Isabelle Laffont Elected Dean

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On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the dean’s election for the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine took place. Following the vote, Isabelle Laffont, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, was elected dean of the faculty, making her the first woman to hold this position in the faculty’s 800-year history.

 

A Committed Woman

Isabelle Laffont was born in Toulouse in 1965. After studying medicine at the Paris-Ouest Faculty of Medicine, from which she graduated with a degree in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 1995, she began working as a hospital practitioner (PH) at the Montpellier University Hospital in 2008. In 2011, she was awarded the title of University Professor – Hospital Practitioner. Her career has since been marked by her commitment to both teaching and research.

In fact, Isabelle Laffont began her involvement with the Faculty in 2014. At that time, she served as a member of the academic committee for graduate medical studies. She also became a member of the Faculty Management Council of the Faculty, where she was appointed Project Manager for the University Integration of Paramedical Professions and Regionalization in 2018. During this term, Professor Laffont established a groundbreaking and pioneering program in the Faculty’s history: the Advanced Practice Nurses. In addition, she contributed to the creation of new tracks within the Master’s in Health program at the UFR, and was particularly involved in the REHAB tracktrack, dedicated to professionals in rehabilitation and other fields, for which she serves as academic director alongside Prof. Arnaud Dupeyron and Dr. Anthony Gelis.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is also actively involved in the life of the Montpellier University Hospital, becoming a permanent guest member of the Executive Board in 2011. Finally, she is active in professional societies: she chairs the SOFMER (French Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) for three years from 2019 to 2021 and currently serves as secretary general of the ISPRM (International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine) for the past two years.

 

“A Clear Vision for the Future of Our Faculty”

Building on this experience and her strong commitment to teaching, Isabelle Laffont is running in the 2021 deanery elections to succeed Dean Mondain. At the conclusion of the vote, she won the election with 31 of the 40 votes cast, making these elections historic: she became the first woman to serve as Dean since the Faculty’s founding 800 years ago, in 1220.

Dean Isabelle Laffont states in her campaign platform to have a “clear vision for the future of our Faculty,” centered on the values of Excellence, Balance, and Openness. Its governance will be “supportive, respectful of the women and men who enable our institution to fulfill its missions, and attentive to the students for whom we are responsible.”

It is committed to a robust educational initiative, aimed at stabilizing medical and paramedical programs—which are regularly subject to reform—and making the necessary adjustments. The well-being of students, Faculty staff, and teaching teams will be a key priority during her term. She also intends to continue the work already underway to improve the Faculty’s facilities (completion of construction at the Nîmes site, renovation of the historic building, and construction of the Learning Center on the ADV campus).

The research is a key component of its mission, with a strong commitment to developing activities related to applied clinical research, basic research, and translational research. Collaborations with regional health research stakeholders are crucial: the University of Montpellier, research organizations (INSERM, CNRS, etc.), the University Hospitals of Nîmes and Montpellier, and the IRCM. As such, the School of Medicine will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine and health innovations. It will support research training by promoting dual-track programs for our young students.

Finally, the new Dean outlines her vision for social responsibility of the School of Medicine through various initiatives focused on well-being: addressing psychosocial risks, improving quality of life at work, and fostering a culture of belonging and team dynamics. Isabelle Laffont’s deanship will be one of collective intelligence.

Learn more: Download the Dean’s campaign platform

 

The entire faculty community extends its best wishes for success to Dean Laffont.

 

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End of Term as Dean | A Message of Thanks from Dean Mondain

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Today marks the end of Dean Mondain’s term as dean. The new dean elections will take place this afternoon  To mark the occasion, please find his message to you below!

Thank-You Video from Dean Mondain

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December 3–4, 2021 | Symposium of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

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As the final official event marking the Faculty’s 800th anniversary, the Symposium of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters will focus on the theme “Medicine and Humanism.” In this article, you’ll find the program for this event, which is open to everyone upon presentation of a health pass.

Practical Information

The conference is free and open to the public. Admission is free, subject to availability. It will be held in the Rabelais Room, 27 Boulevard Sarrail in Montpellier (Tram 1-2, Comédie stop).

Conference Program

The Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters is organizing a two-day symposium on the theme “Medicine and Humanism,” which will be explored from multiple perspectives: historical, ethical, social, and environmental.

Download the program

  • Friday, December 3—morning

    The Montpellier School of Medicine: A Long Humanist Tradition

    8:00–8:30 a.m.: Welcome 

    8:30 a.m.: Opening

    • 8:30–8:40 a.m.: Fanny DOMBRE-COSTE, First Deputy Mayor of Montpellier
    • 8:40–8:50 a.m.: Bernard BOURGEOIS, from the Institute; Honorary President of the National Conference of Academies
    • 8:50–9:00 a.m.: Philippe AUGE, President of the University of Montpellier
    • 9:00–9:10 a.m.: Michel MONDAIN, Dean of the Montpellier School of Medicine

    9:10–9:20 a.m.: Introduction to the conference by Thierry LAVABRE-BERTRAND
    President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

    TOPIC 1: The Montpellier Faculty of Medicine: A Long Humanist Tradition
    Moderator: Hilaire GIRON; Engineer, Strategy and Organization Consultant, Systems Analyst, Former President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

     9:20–9:35 a.m.: Testimony: Humanism and Cancer Medicine
    Henri PUJOL, University of Montpellier, Honorary President of the League Against Cancer

    9:35–10:05 a.m.: The Spirit of the Montpellier School of Medicine
    Thierry LAVABRE-BERTRAND, University of Montpellier
    President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

    10:05–10:45 a.m.: “The 1220 Moment” and the Founding of the University of Medicine in Montpellier
    Jacques VERGER, of the Institute of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, medievalist

    10:45–11:15 a.m.: Remarkable Discoveries in “Post-Vitalist” Medicine in Montpellier: Between Rationality and Serendipity
    Joël BOCKAERT, of the Institute, Academy of Sciences, University of Montpellier

    • 11:15–11:40 a.m.: break

    11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.: Montpellier’s Strengths for the Future of Medical Education
    Jacques BRINGER, of the Academy of Medicine, Honorary Dean of the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine,

  • Medicine and Ethics

    TOPIC 2: Medicine and Ethics
    Moderator: Michel VOISIN
    University of Montpellier, Pediatrician
    Former President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

    2:00–2:15 p.m.: Testimony, Humanism, and Medicine: Palliative Care
    Virginie PEROTIN, physician specializing in palliative care at the Montpellier Cancer Institute.

    2:15–2:45 p.m.: Medicine: What Is It?
    Olivier JONQUET, University of Montpellier, moderator
    Former President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

    2:45–3:15 p.m.: Giving Birth to the Point of Losing One’s Mind
    Gemma DURAND, Obstetrician-Gynecologist

    3:15–3:55 p.m.: The Ethical Implications of Technological Advances.
    Éric FIAT, Université Paris-Est, philosopher

    3:55–4:30 p.m.: Break

    4:30–5:10 p.m.: Humanity: How Far Is Too Far?
    Chantal DELSOL, of the Institute, Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, philosopher

    Friday, December 3—afternoon

  • Saturday, December 4—morning

    Medicine and Solidarity

    THEME 3: Medicine and Solidarity
    Moderator: François-Bernard Michel,
    Honorary President of the National Academy of Medicine,
    Honorary President of the Academy of Fine Arts

    8:00–8:15 a.m.: Welcome

    8:15–8:30 a.m.: Testimony:
    Humanism and Medicine: Student Health Vulnerability, The Student Health Center,
    Jean-Bernard DUBOIS and Michel AVEROUS, University of Montpellier,

    8:30–9:10 a.m.: Health Care: A Major Upheaval.
    Jean-François MATTEI, of the French Academy of Medicine, former Minister of Health, former President of the French Red Cross

    9:10–10:00 a.m.: Reason and Emotions in Ethical Debates,
    Pierre LE COZ, Academy of Medicine, Aix-Marseille University, philosopher,

    10:00 a.m.–10:25 a.m.: Break

    10:25–11:05 a.m.: What’s special, what’s new in humanitarian medicine?
    Rony BRAUMAN, former President of Doctors Without Borders:

    11:05–11:45 a.m.: Is there a contradiction between access to medications and market forces?
    Christophe DAUBIÉ, former Director of SANOFI-Montpellier,

    11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Roundtable discussion among the speakers

  • Medicine, People, and the Environment

    TOPIC 4: Medicine, Humans, and the Environment
    Moderator: Jacques MATEU,
    President of the Medicine Section of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters
    Plastic Surgeon

    2:00–2:40 p.m.: From Animals to Humans: From AIDS to COVID-19,
    Eric DELAPORTE, University of Montpellier, Infectious Disease Specialist

    2:40–3:45 p.m.: Eating Well While Protecting Human Health and the Planet

    • 2:40–3:15 p.m.: The Case of Meat,
      Pierre FEILLET, French Academy of Agriculture, French Academy of Technologies:
    • 3:15–3:45 p.m.: The Cretan Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and Vascular Diseases
      Jean-Louis CUQ*, University of Montpellier:

    3:45 p.m.–4:25 p.m.: Water Resources: A Global Issue? The Issue of the Century?
    Eric SERVAT, University of Montpellier, UNESCO Chair

    4:25–4:45 p.m.: Break

    4:45–5:25 p.m.: The historical controversy between vitalists and reductionists.
    Edgar MORIN, CNRS, sociologist, philosopher

    5:25 p.m.–6:15 p.m.: Roundtable discussion among the speakers

    6:15–6:30 p.m.: Closing remarks by Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters

    Saturday, December 4—afternoon

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Nov–Dec 2021 | University and Faculty Elections

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The November–December 2021 period will feature three types of elections: university-wide elections to select staff and user representatives to the central councils of the University of Montpellier EPE (Experimental Public Institution); and faculty-level elections to select student representatives to the Faculty’s Management Council and Academic Council. In this article, you’ll find the schedule for these elections and the various procedures for running for office and voting.

 

Election Schedule

  • November 23–24, 2021

    Election of Staff and User Representatives to the Central Councils of the University of Montpellier (EPE)

    • Staff members (teachers and BIATS) will vote in person at the polling station on November 23, 2021
    • Users (students) will vote electronically on November 23 and 24, 2021

  • Election of Student Representatives to the UFR Council, known as the “Management Council”

    • Electronic voting on November 30 and December 1, 2021

    November 30 and December 1, 2021

  • December 1, 2021

    Election of Student Representatives to the Faculty of Medicine's Academic Council

    • In-person voting at the polls on December 1, 2021

 

Information Regarding the UM EPE Election – November 23–24, 2021

Download all documents related to this election below:

 

Information Regarding the Election for the Management Board – November 30 and December 1, 2021

Download all documents related to this election below:

 

 

Information Regarding the Election for the Pedagogical Council – December 1, 2021

Download all documents related to this election below:

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November 16, 2021 | Screening and Discussion of a Film Raising Awareness About Violence Against Women

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On Tuesday, November 16, the Féminin Pluriel Montpellier Méditerranée collective, in partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, the CIDFF, AG2R la Mondiale, and the Agnes McLaren Association, is hosting a screening of an awareness-raising film on this topic to mark November, which is dedicated to combating violence against women. The screening will be followed by a discussion in the Faculty’s anatomy lecture hall. See the program for this themed evening below.

 

A documentary film, produced collaboratively

More than just an awareness-raising film, this film—produced with the support of the Collectif Féminin Pluriel Montpellier Méditerranée—is a documentary based on personal testimonies. It tells the stories of six women who have experienced domestic violence. As active participants in the film’s production, guided by two female directors, these six women not only shared their stories but also helped shape the film’s concept. The film will be screened on November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty of Medicine’s auditorium.

Designed primarily as an educational resource for teenage girls, the film is also intended for a broad audience, as domestic violence is an issue that affects people from all social and cultural backgrounds, as well as all genders.

 

A screening followed by a discussion, with the filmmakers in attendance

The screening of the documentary will be followed by an open discussion and a chance to exchange views on the topic of domestic violence. Beyond physical violence, what other types of domestic violence exist? How can we recognize such violence? How can we intervene, alert others, and help victims? How can victims rebuild their lives? These are just some of the topics that will be addressed during the discussion.

 

A free event, open to everyone, with registration required

To make it accessible to as many people as possible, this screening is open to everyone.

Due to the current health situation, you must present a health pass and register for the event in advance (click the button below).

Free Registration
Download the Press Release Download the Press Kit

 

 

 

 

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November 23, 2021 | Innov’action Days in Nîmes

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The Nîmes University Hospital, in partnership with MUSE, is organizing Innov’Action Day! Open to all staff members at the hospital, as well as our students in Nîmes, this event will be an opportunity to learn about the healthcare innovation sector. Organized into several workshops, participants will be able to learn the basics of starting a business! Check out the day’s program in this article!

Registration for the event

What's on the agenda

  • 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

    Opening Lecture - Salle d’Honneur, Multipurpose Building (CHU)

    • Introduction by the Director General, the President of CME, and the event’s partners
    • Presentation of the innovation support program at the Nîmes University Hospital, in collaboration with the Montpellier-Nîmes Innovation Accelerator
    • Innov’action Award: Announcement of the 2021 Winners and Launch of the 2022 Award

  • Workshops - Morning Sessions

    • See below for the workshop schedule and locations
    • All workshops are held at the Nîmes University Hospital, with the exception of Workshop 7, which takes place at the university

    11 a.m.–1 p.m.

  • 2:30–4:30 p.m.

    Workshops - Afternoon Sessions

    • See below for the workshop schedule and locations
    • All workshops are held at the Nîmes University Hospital, with the exception of Workshop 7, which takes place at the university

  • From an Innovative Idea to Market Launch: The Keys to Success, Based on Two Success Stories

    Featuring: Bertin Nahum, CEO of Quantum Surgical; Prof. Vincent Costalat, Professor of Public Health at Montpellier University Hospital and co-founder of Sim&Cure; and Nicolas Best, Director General of Nîmes University Hospital

    5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Registration for the event

 

Detailed Workshop Schedule

  • Workshop 1 - No Innovation Is Too Small: Why and How Should I Protect My Ideas or Inventions?

    (Moderators: Armelle LEONARD – Intellectual Property Engineer, Regimbeau Law Firm; Valérie GIBERT-CORREAS – Head of the Commercialization and Partnerships Unit, Nîmes University Hospital / Panelist: Prof. Pierre CORBEAU – Department of Immunology, Nîmes University Hospital)

    • 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Head of Human Resources
    • 3:30–4:15 p.m.: Multimedia Room

  • Workshop 2 - My Small Business, or How Can I Get Support for My Business Startup Project?

    (Moderators: Antoine HOUSSIN – Director of BIC Innov’up and Head of Industry, Industry Services, and Innovation at the Gard Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI); Claire RAVENEAUX – Business Advisor, Gard Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) / Panelist: Dr. Stéphanie HUBERLANT – Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, Nîmes University Hospital)

    • 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Salle d’Honneur
    • 2:30–3:15 p.m.: Salle d’Honneur

  • Workshop 3 - Getting Started on My Innovative Project or Business Venture Without the Headaches: Simple and Effective Tools and Methods Do Exist!

    (Facilitators: Rajaa NOUALI – FabLab Coordinator, Nîmes; Gaspard LEPINE – Partnerships Manager, ISite MUSE; Christophe BONNEL – Innovation Specialist, Nîmes University Hospital)
    * Workshop 3 will focus primarily on building a business canvas. For this reason, it will be limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

    • 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: DRM Main Hall
    • 2:30–3:15 p.m.: DRM Main Hall

  • Workshop 4 - Engaging Talented Young People: Schools and Universities—A Wealth of Resources for Developing My Project!

    (Moderators: Marine ROYER – Professor, Master’s Program in Design and Social Innovation, University of Nîmes; Pierre COUTURIER – Professor and Head of the Mechatronics Platform, IMT Mines Alès / Panelists: Christophe REYNAUD – ENT Department, Nîmes University Hospital)

    • 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Multimedia Room
    • 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Multimedia Room

  • Workshop 5 - Finding and Connecting with the Right Company for You: The Keys to Smart Collaboration for Bringing an Innovative Project to Life

    (Moderators: Virginie COSTE – Partnership Development and Commercialization Manager in Biohealth, iSite MUSE; Tarek RAHMANI – Commercialization Manager, Nîmes University Hospital / Panelist: Prof. Stéphane DROUPY – Department of Urology, Nîmes University Hospital)

    • 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Grand DEFI
    • 2:30–3:15 p.m.: Grand DEFI

  • Workshop 6 - The 10 Mistakes That Can Derail the Launch of Your E-Health App

    (Moderators: Antoine HOUSSIN – Director of BIC Innov’up and Head of Industry, Industry and Innovation Services at the Gard Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI); Thierry CHEVALLIER – Head of the Institute for the Evaluation of Medical Devices (IDIL), Nîmes University Hospital / Panelists: Florent VIANNAY – Innovation Project Manager, BIC Innov’Up; Willy FAGART – Physical Therapist, Center for the Evaluation of Medical Devices and Disabilities (CEDMH), Nîmes University Hospital)

    • 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: Salle d’Honneur
    • 3:30–4:15 p.m.: Salle d’Honneur

  • Workshop 7 - Studying and Starting a Business: It’s Possible to Succeed at Both! A Guide to Entrepreneurship for Students

    (Moderators: Catherine PEYROUX – Director of PEPITE-LR, Amine MOKRI – Entrepreneurship Program Manager, ISite MUSE / Panelists: Christophe BONNEL – Innovation Specialist, Nîmes University Hospital, Dr. Valentin FAVIER – ENT Department, Montpellier University Hospital)

    • 12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: School of Medicine
    • 3:30–4:15 p.m.: School of Medicine

 

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October 21–22, 2021: National Academy of Surgery Symposium

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As part of the 800th anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Medicine, in partnership withthe National Academy of Surgery, we will host the Academy of Surgery’s annual conference at our Arnaud de Villeneuve campus.

 

A symposium organized to mark the 800th anniversary of the School of Medicine.

Members of the National Academy of Surgery will meet to discuss the role of robotics and AI in 21st-century surgery and to consider the future training of surgeons. A tribute will be paid to François de Lapeyronie, one of the fathers of modern surgery and founder of the Royal Academy of Surgery.

Open to all healthcare professionals (free registration required), this event will welcome members of the National Academy of Surgery.

Conference Program, October 21, 2021, at the Historic Building

  • 4:00 p.m.

    Home

    The meeting will be held in the anatomy lecture hall of the historic building of the School of Medicine.

  • Introduction

    Henry Coudane, Michel Chammas

    Dean Michel Mondain, Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine

    4:20 p.m.

  • 4:30 p.m.

    History

    • History of the Montpellier School of Medicine – Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand (Montpellier)
    • Gui de Chauliac – Henri Judet (Paris)
    • François Gigot de Lapeyronie – Hubert Johanet (Paris)
    • The Three Faculties: Paris, Montpellier, Strasbourg –Jean Marie Le Minor (Strasbourg)
    • The History of Anatomy Lecture Halls – Philippe Marre (Paris)
    • History of Surgical Education in Montpellier – Michel Chammas, Thierry Lavabre Bertrand, Etienne Cuénant (Montpellier)
    • Georges Marchal: A 20th-Century Surgeon from Montpellier – Joël Marchal (Montpellier)

 

Free registration for Day 1

 

Conference Program, October 22, 2021, at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus

  • 8:00 a.m.

    Home

    The conference will take place at the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus, in the Rondelet Auditorium.

  • Surgical Robotics: Current Status and Future Prospects

    Moderators: Philippe Rouanet (ICM), Leonor Benaim (IGR), Rodolphe Thuret (Montpellier)

    • Conclusions from the report on “Robot-Assisted Surgery: A Current Status Analysis” – Xavier Martin, Jean-Claude Couffinhal
    • Surgical Robotics: What Does the Future Hold?
      • The Researcher's Perspective: Philippe Poignet (LIRMM)
      • The CEO's Perspective: Bertin Nahum, Quantum Surgical (Montpellier)
      • The Surgeon's Perspective: Jacques Hubert (Nancy)
    • Discussion

    8:30 a.m.

  • 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

    Pause

    Break, visit the exhibitors

  • Surgical Education: Simulation, Benefits, and Methods. What Underpins Its Application in Surgery.

    Moderators: Jean-Michel Fabre (Montpellier), Renaud Garrel (Montpellier)

    • How can simulation add value? What are the benefits of simulation? In which fields should it be used? – Daniel Chevallier (Nice)
    • Tools for Simulation-Based Learning: Benefits, Limitations, and Costs
      • Medium- and high-fidelity simulators.
        • In Laparoscopy and Endoscopy. Astrid Herrero (Montpellier)
        • In Arthroscopy. François Sirveaux (Nancy)
      • SimLife: Jean Pierre Faure (Poitiers)
      • Simulation and Training in Microsurgery. Sybille Facca (Strasbourg), Michel Chammas (Montpellier)
      • Funding, Academic Solutions. Michel Chammas
    • School of Surgery. A Simulation Program as Part of the Training of Young Surgeons. – Laura Beyer Berjot (Marseille), Regis Souche (Montpellier)

    10:30 a.m.

  • 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Lunch break

    Tour of the Anatomy and Simulation-Based Learning Booths

  • Surgical Education: Assessments, Other Approaches

    Moderators: Michel Prudhomme (Nîmes), Francis Navarro (Montpellier)

    • Is Simulation the Only Way to Train a Surgeon? – Patrick Baque (Nice)
    • Teaching Anatomy to Support Simulation-Based Learning – Fabrice Duparc (Rouen)
    • Surgical simulation program.
      • How Should a Surgeon's Training Be Evaluated? – Louis Sibert (Rouen)
      • Montpellier's Experience with Implementing an Educational Program: Results One Year Later. Astrid Herrero (Montpellier)
    • Simulation-Based Learning: Technical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management, Burnout Prevention – Laurent Obert (Besançon) 15’

    2:00 p.m.

  • 4:00 p.m.

    End of the day

    Henry Coudane, Hubert Johanet, Michel Chammas

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Montpellier Society for the History of Medicine – Lectures for the 2021–22 Season

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As it does every year, the Faculty is hosting a series of fascinating and informative lectures organized by the Montpellier Society for the History of Medicine. Whether you’re a culture buff or a history enthusiast, these free, themed lectures are for you! See the program below.

 

2021-22 Season Schedule

  • Friday, October 15, 2021

    6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    François Bonnel
    The Golden Age of Anatomy in Montpellier with Professor Paul Gilis (1857–1929).

  • 6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Michel Billiard
    The Emergence and Development of a New Medical Specialty: Sleep Medicine

    Friday, November 5, 2021

  • Friday, December 10, 2021

    6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, Gérald Chanques
    A Look Back at the 8th Centennial of the Founding of the Montpellier University of Medicine

  • 6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Philippe Courtet, Hélène Lorblanchet
    Atger in the 21st Century: The Benefits of a Keen Eye for Observation in the Arts for Medical Students.
    Due to the health situation, the conference has been postponed to a later date.

    CANCELLATION: Friday, January 14, 2022

  • CANCELLATION - Friday, February 11, 2022

    6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Nicole Buresi
    Théophraste Renaudot (1586–1653), physician: from Loudun to Paris, after studying at the Faculty of Medicine in Montpellier.

  • 6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Caroline Debladis
    Agnès McLaren (1837–1913), the first woman to earn a medical degree in Montpellier.

    Friday, March 11, 2022

  • Friday, April 8, 2022

    6:00 p.m. - Ziegelmann Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Nicole Buresi
    Théophraste Renaudot (1586–1653), physician: from Loudun to Paris, after studying at the Faculty of Medicine in Montpellier.

  • 6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Hall (Montpellier)

    Champollion Bicentennial Symposium
    Organized by the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters, Rabelais Room
    Friday morning is devoted to contributions from the field of medicine
    • 9:20–9:55 a.m.: The Montpellier School of Public Health and the Egyptian Expedition: Focusing on R. Desgenettes and the Plague. Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand
    • 9:55–10:35 a.m.: D.-J. Larrey (1766–1842), founder of the modern healthcare system and pioneer of the Red Cross. Dominique Larrey,
    • 10:55–11:30 a.m.: The Human Cost of the Egyptian Campaign: J.-B. Curto, J.-G. René, F. Mireur, F. Vigo-Roussillon. Christian Nique

    Full Program

    Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, 2022

  • Friday, June 10, 2022

    6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)

    Daniel le Blevec
    Raymon Chalmel and his treatise on the plague (14th century)
Learn more: SMHM website
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(Re)Discover the Jardin des Plantes in a fun way

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You probably already know this: the Jardin des Plantes is a unique place in Montpellier to relax. But did you know that it’s also a place for discovery and exchange? The botanists and gardeners take this role to heart and organize numerous events throughout the year to help you discover the garden from this perspective. This is particularly true right now with“Summer Tours.”Finally, the Jardin des Plantes serves an educational purpose year-round—a mission that’s really taking off, reconnecting with its roots (teaching botany) while embracing modern objectives and tools. To reinforce this educational aspect, one of our staff members, Denis Nespoulous, has created interactive trails to let you discover the garden as you’ve never seen it before!

The Origins of the Connected Trails at the Jardin des Plantes

The trail known as “SMART BOTA” was created in 2018 for the Tela Botanica association’s introductory MOOC on botany.

This association, founded in 1999 and comprising a broad network of French-speaking botanists, aims to:

  • to promote the exchange of information among botanists,
  • facilitate projects using digital tools,
  • produce copyright-free data on flora,
  • raise awareness and provide training in botany.

What are "connected trails"?

The “Connected Trails” are information sheets available to everyone and spread across several routes. They can be accessed via a QR code using a smartphone or tablet. These allow you to explore the garden’s treasures at your own pace. The four different routes are posted at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes: simply follow the guide, or—if you prefer—lose yourself in the garden’s paths.

These botanical fact sheets provide a variety of information about the plant you scan, such as a description, its uses, and its habitat. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn more about the flora around us!

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The Garden's Five Connected Paths

For now, there are five connected trails within the Jardin des Plantes. These may change over time thanks to your collaboration.

The SMART’BOTA Trail

The second connected trail at the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier, and the first trail designed for educational purposes, it was created in 2018 for Tela Botanica’s introductory MOOC on botany of which Denis serves as the course coordinator. The course aims to introduce enthusiasts to botany. It features about sixty species and introduces you to the main plant families.

The SMART’PHARMA Trail

An extension of the first “SMART’BOTA” trail; this trail was created for students at the Montpellier School of Pharmacy. Indeed, a wide variety of plants can be used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes. This trail allows students students to combine the theoretical aspects of their courses with practical ones by directly observing the plants within the Garden. This educational trail is also accessible to everyone. It features approximately sixty plant species.

The "Remarkable Trees" Trail

This trail, created in 2014, is the oldest trail in the Jardin des Plantes. It allows you to discover all the secrets of the Jardin des Plantes’s tall trees. It’s also the only trail you can explore without your smartphone, as it features information panels, but feel free to scan the QR codes on the signs to unlock all the secrets of botany! This interactive trail features 25 tree species selected from among the garden’s most remarkable and oldest trees.

The HERBES FOLLES Trail

This trail, created for Tela Botanica’s “Herbes Folles” MOOC (the second edition is scheduled for this fall!), aims to help you rediscover these plants that are pejoratively referred to as “weeds.” They, too, have their benefits, and beyond their drawbacks—which we certainly don’t deny—they also play an important role in our environment. The wild herbs in the garden invite you to reflect on issues of biodiversity. This trail will help you see these “weeds” in a whole new light…

The " OBSERVATOIRE DES SAISONS" Trail

The last trail is somewhat unique, as it is part of a citizen science. Get involved in this CNRS program by observing the 12 species along the trail. Its goal is also to raise awareness about global warming by introducing us to phenology (the observation of periodic events, in this case involving plants). At the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes, you can ask for a specially designed form where you can record your observations. This data will help scientists better understand and monitor climate change and its associated challenges.

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And for those who are curious, check out the app

If you’d like to explore Montpellier’s Jardin des Plantes further using digital tools, you can download the SMART’ FLORE app on all your Android devices. The app offers:

  • Trails near you
  • Plants geolocated to the nearest meter
  • Access to all the botanical profiles created as part of this collaborative project

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