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!
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.
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 LettersTOPIC 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 Letters9:20–9:35 a.m.: Testimony: Humanism and Cancer Medicine
Henri PUJOL, University of Montpellier, Honorary President of the League Against Cancer9:35–10:05 a.m.: The Spirit of the Montpellier School of Medicine
Thierry LAVABRE-BERTRAND, University of Montpellier
President of the Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters10:05–10:45 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, medievalist10:45–11:15 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 Letters2:00–2:15 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 Letters2:45–3:15 p.m.: Giving Birth to the Point of Losing One’s Mind
Gemma DURAND, Obstetrician-Gynecologist3:15–3:55 p.m.: The Ethical Implications of Technological Advances.
Éric FIAT, Université Paris-Est, philosopher3:55–4:30 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, philosopherFriday, 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 Arts8:00–8:15 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 Cross9:10–10:00 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 Surgeon2:00–2:40 p.m.: From Animals to Humans: From AIDS to COVID-19,
Eric DELAPORTE, University of Montpellier, Infectious Disease Specialist2:40–3:45 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 Chair4:25–4:45 p.m.: Break
4:45–5:25 p.m.: The historical controversy between vitalists and reductionists.
Edgar MORIN, CNRS, sociologist, philosopher5:25 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
- 2:40–3:15 p.m.: The Case of Meat,
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:
- Framework Decision No. 2021-003
- Decision 2021-001 – Faculty Members and Equivalent Personnel
- Decision 2021-002 – BIATS
- Decision 2021-004 – Users (students)
- Appendix 1 – Election Schedule
- Appendix 2 – Board of Directors Candidate List Submission Form
- Appendix 3 – Candidacy Declaration Form
- Appendix 4 – Registration Request Form – User List Updates
- Appendix 5 – Location of Polling Places
- Appendix 6 – User Communication Policy
Information Regarding the Election for the Management Board – November 30 and December 1, 2021
Download all documents related to this election below:
- UFR Medicine Election Decision – Patients, Visiting Experts, and Staff
- Appendix 1 – Election Schedule
- Appendix 2 – List Submission Form
- Appendix 3 – Individual Candidacy Declaration Form
- Appendix 4 – Application Form for Registration or Correction
- Appendix 5 – Procedures for Conducting Digital Campaigning
Information Regarding the Election for the Pedagogical Council – December 1, 2021
Download all documents related to this election below:
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).
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!

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.
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
In September 2020, the Ministry of Solidarity and Health published a report titled “The First 1,000 Days.” This report served as a basis for a project by second-year students in the Midwifery program at our faculty.
A report as a cornerstone
This report, commissioned by Olivier Véran, Minister of Solidarity and Health, is the result of work by several researchers specializing in early childhood: child psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, educators, doctors, and others. It highlights the importance of a child’s first 1,000 days of life.
Since reports of this kind can be lengthy and difficult for families or professionals in the field to understand, the task assigned to the second-year students in the Maieutics program was to simplify the information contained in this report. To do so, their project involved crafting messages that were clear and accessible to everyone and presenting them on a poster for wide distribution.
Studies that are increasingly relevant to current events
Studies in midwifery are closely tied to current events. In fact, as soon as a new law regarding children or parenting goes into effect, midwives must adapt.
For these reasons, students in the Maieutics program take courses in the humanities and social sciences as part of their curriculum. These courses help students understand current events related to this field and explore the diverse cultures and family situations that our future healthcare professionals may encounter. The goal is to enable them to adapt to each patient and provide the best possible care.
Another goal of this course is to help them realize that they can play an active role in society, particularly by making the information they have more accessible to as many people as possible—which is precisely the purpose of the project they have been entrusted with.
The Science Outreach Project
The assignment given to the students was to translate scientific knowledge into clear messages for a socially and culturally diverse audience, while taking into account the many different forms of family. The course instructor, Kristina t’Felt, who holds a Ph.D. in sociology, divided the class into four groups. Each group was to work on a different topic:
Group 1
Interactions between children and parents (Part I A of the report).
Group 2
Lifestyle Factors Affecting Child Development (Part I B of the Report)
Group 3
The “1,000-Day Journey”: Personalized Parent-Child Support (Part II of the Report)
Group 4
Maternity Leave (Part IV A of the report)
Graphic Design Projects
As part of this project, four posters were created in partnership with students from the Montpellier Private Institute of Higher Education in Applied Arts (IPESAA). These posters will be distributed by students in the Maieutics program. Here they are:
Illustration credits:
Parent-Child Interactions – Illustration: Blandin CHAUVET – IPESAA School, Concept Art and Illustration Department
Maternity Leave – Illustration: Yona TANGHE – IPESAA School, Illustration and Concept Art Department
The 1,000-Day Journey – Illustration: Raphaël SUKY – IPESAA School, Illustration and Concept Art Department
Lifestyle – Illustration: Julien LAWRENCE – IPESAA School, Illustration and Concept Art Department
A sustainable initiative
Given its success among students and its educational value, this project will be continued for third-year Maieutics students in Nîmes.
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 BonnelThe Golden Age of Anatomy in Montpellier with Professor Paul Gilis (1857–1929).6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)
Michel BilliardThe Emergence and Development of a New Medical Specialty: Sleep MedicineFriday, November 5, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)
Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, Gérald ChanquesA Look Back at the 8th Centennial of the Founding of the Montpellier University of Medicine6:00 p.m. - Rondelet Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)
Philippe Courtet, Hélène LorblanchetAtger 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 BuresiThéophraste 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 DebladisAgnès 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 BuresiThéophraste 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
Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022
6:00 p.m. - Rabelais Lecture Hall (ADV Campus)
Daniel le BlevecRaymon Chalmel and his treatise on the plague (14th century)
Welcome to our new students! The orientation meeting for PASS students for the 2021–22 academic year will take place on Monday, September 6, 2021. Find all the details about this meeting, based on your assigned campus, in the article below.
Back-to-School Meeting for PASS Students for the 2021–22 Academic Year: Monday, September 6, 2021, starting at 9:00 a.m.
The PASS orientation and information session will take place on Monday, September 6, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The purpose of this orientation session is to inform you about the PASS program for the year and to introduce you to the various people you may interact with during your academic year.
The meeting will take place at your work location
PLEASE NOTE: Due to capacity limitations, site-specific information, and the distribution of your student ID cards, you must attend the back-to-school orientation meeting at the campus where you are enrolled:
- ADV (Arnaud de Villeneuve) location: 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5
- Flahault Campus (School of Pharmacy): 15 Avenue Charles Flahault, 34093 Montpellier Cedex 5
- Nîmes location: 186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes, 30900 Nîmes
As a reminder, wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer are required upon entering the site.
Dear students, please find in the article below the MMOPKE admission results for the second round of exams for PASS students enrolled for the 2020–21 academic year.
Following the exams for the second group and the entry into force of the decree issued by the ministers of health and higher education authorizing the University of Montpellier to transfer unfilled spots from LAS to PASS—which we received today—the admissions committee was able to meet to determine the primary and supplementary admission lists for each of the MMOP programs in your PASS track group.
PASS Results
Click the button below to download the results for PASS candidates who have been admitted to the second round of exams:
Understanding the Results
To fully understand the acronyms and analyze your results, see the help section below:
If the result shows “ADAC,” it means you have been admitted before the selection process; “LC” stands for “supplementary list.” However, for the Medicine and Midwifery programs, if the result shown is “LC” even though you are admitted to Medicine or Midwifery when you check the ranking list (ADMP), this is due to the existence of two program locations. Since placements are made in order of merit, you must therefore list these programs in your prioritized choices in accordance with the procedure specified in the attached document.
Two steps to follow:
STEP 1: PRIORITIZING OPTIONS
To help you prioritize your choices, the program selection application will be open from Friday, July 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. until Monday, July 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.- Specifics for Medicine and Midwifery:
Given the very short deadlines, for each of these programs, you will choose between the Montpellier or Nîmes campus after thesecondround of exams,directly within the program selection app, by prioritizing the campus that interests you most once you have been admitted or placed on the waiting list for at least one of these two programs.
STEP 2: CONFIRM OR DECLINE ADMISSION
If you are admitted to an MMOP program, you must either accept or decline the admission offer .
At the end of Stage 1 and after the program selection application has closed, you will receive an email inviting you to review the results of your potential admission and to complete a questionnaire as soon as possible so that you can accept or decline your potential admission to an MMOP program.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR ADMISSION OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PLACE!!
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