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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 dedicated woman

Isabelle Laffont was born in Toulouse in 1965. After studying medicine at the University of Paris-Ouest, where she earned 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 joined the Faculty in 2014. She served as a member of the graduate medical studies curriculum committee. 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: that of Advanced Practice Nurses. In addition, she contributed to the creation of new tracks within the Master of Health program at the UFR, and was particularly involved in the REHAB tracktrack, dedicated to rehabilitation professionals 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 of the Board of Directors in 2011. Finally, she is active in professional societies: she heads 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 close of voting, she won the election with 31 of the 40 votes cast, making these elections historic: she becomes the first woman to hold the office of Dean since the Faculty’s founding 800 years ago, in 1220.

Dean Isabelle Laffont states in her mission statement to have a “clear vision for the future of our Faculty,” centered on the values of Excellence, Balance, and Openness. Its governance will be “caring, 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 strong 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 resources (completion of 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. Links 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 Faculty 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 Faculty of Medicine through various compassionate initiatives: 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 | A Message of Thanks from Dean Mondain

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Today marks the end of Dean Mondain’s term as dean. The new deanery elections will take place this afternoon  On this occasion, please find below the message he wished to share with you!

Thank-you video from Dean Mondain

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SAVE THE DATE – Virtual Open House: Saturday, March 6, 2021!

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Prospective students, mark your calendars! The open house will be held online on Saturday, March 6, 2021. More details will be posted here soon!

 

Come join us at our faculty’s Open House!

Come join us at our Faculty’s Open House, taking place on March 6, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This year’s event, organized by the University of Montpellier, will be 100% virtual.

At our booth, you can:

  • Ask our students, faculty, and administrative staff your questions
  • View video conferences
  • Attend webinars
  • Download documentation
  • You can pre-register now!

 

And to make sure you don't miss a thing about our department, download our program!

Pre-registration for Open House Download our program

For everything you need to know about Open House events at UM (and all its departments), visit: https://www.umontpellier.fr/articles/journee-portes-ouvertes-de-lum

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Best Wishes for 2021! Read the New Year’s message from Doyen Mondain

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The Dean of the School of Medicine and all the administrative and teaching staff at our institution extend their best wishes for 2021. To mark the occasion, watch our Dean, Michel Mondain, share his New Year’s greetings in this video.


“This has been a challenging year for everyone: between the first-year reforms, the celebrations marking the Faculty’s 800th anniversary, and the health crisis we’ve been facing since last March. These somewhat difficult circumstances remind us of the importance of the values of collective commitment. But more importantly, they force us to return to what truly matters: people.”

“Solidarity among all, solidarity across generations”

"This year, more than ever, people are playing a central role in our daily lives, whether professionally or personally. 2021 will be a year of rebuilding in the wake of the health crisis for students, teachers, and staff."

"For this new year, the watchword is solidarity."

“Take care of yourself; let’s take care of each other”

 

And finally, Ms. Herrada, Ms. Mengual, Mr. Lumbroso, Mr. Matecki, Mr. Messner, Mr. Mary, and Mr. Doladille wish you a very happy 2021 and all the best.

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