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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – A Look at the Association Carabine Montpelliéraine

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In addition to the Med’Ley Association, this week we’re also featuring the Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (ACM) and its president, Colin Azria.

In a few words, what is the Association Carabine Montpellieraine?

The Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (or the Montpellier Medical Student Association) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and non-denominational association governed by the 1901 law, 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 teaching staff of the UFR Medicine, the ACM supports students throughout their academic career by providing a variety of resources (books, handouts, stethoscopes, and other equipment) and offering them the opportunity to participate in various events (charity 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 of France), which advocates for students’ interests before administrative and governmental bodies.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?

The activities we carry out are very diverse and encompass all the opportunities that may arise during our studies. First, we are setting up a direct sales service for course handouts to help students learn more effectively. 

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

For several years now, we’ve also built strong relationships with local businesses throughout Montpellier that offer us “great deals.” We’re 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 charitable events focused on global health—such as the Telethon, Movember, Pink October, and Sidaction—as well as the Medicine Gala, and through our Culture Division, which operates daily to offer 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 field. 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 with 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 an integral 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 the association’s office on the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus at 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier. The membership fee is €10, payable each academic year. 

A few words about the 2020–2021 executive 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 individuals from among their class to form the executive board for the following year. You can learn 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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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – A Look at Med’ley

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Last week, we caught up with the Carabins Crocodiles Club to learn more about community life in Nîmes. Today, Gaël Gomez, president of the Montpellier music association, is taking part in a Q&A session!

In a nutshell, what is Med’Ley?

Med’ley Montpellier Association is the music association based at the School of Medicine. Since last year, it has been open to all students in health-related programs (medicine, midwifery, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, etc.). Above all, our goal is to bring music into these long and challenging courses of study. It also allows all these future healthcare professionals to interact with one another during our various events. It’s not just a club for musicians, but rather an opportunity for students to meet and connect in a musical setting.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?

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The Med’ley association organizes a wide variety of events. First of all, we are fortunate to be able to bring joy to hospitalized children by performing in the pediatric wards at the Arnaud de Villeneuve and Gui de Chauliac University Hospitals. 

In addition to our humanitarian efforts, we organize concerts at well-known bars in Montpellier, as well as Blind Test and karaoke nights—all with the goal of bringing everyone together around the theme of music. 

In addition, for the past two years, our singing competition, the Med’ley Music Awards, has brought together singers from all academic disciplines at the University of Montpellier and other cities such as Toulouse and Nîmes. Held in the anatomy lecture hall, this competition draws more than 200 people every year, with a new feature introduced this year: our grand prize winner qualifies directly for the finals of the Coupe de France d’Interprétation. The winner also receives a studio recording session with our partner. 

In addition, at the end of the academic year, we organize a large outdoor concert in the Jardin des Plantes, featuring food and drink stands; however, due to the current crisis, it could not take place.

Med’ley also gives musicians the opportunity to perform at many other events, such as the Medicine Gala, the ACM’s Open Stages, and Heritage Days, among others.

Finally, throughout the year, in our music room, we organize tutorials to help members learn an instrument, as well as jam sessions to bring musicians together. 

What does the association offer students?

The club gives health sciences students the opportunity to come together through music, regardless of their major, and to take their minds off things. It allows people to connect and socialize in a much more lighthearted setting—one centered around music. 

In addition, through our work in pediatrics, these future healthcare professionals can come to view the hospital differently—from a more entertaining perspective. 

Why do you think someone should join your organization? 

First of all, our members have free access to our music room in the historic building, where they can practice, rehearse, or use the instruments we provide. 

They also have the opportunity to play at the CHU and perform at all the various events we’re involved in. But they can also simply come by to take advantage of our many special rates and have a good time enjoying the music. 

Members who want to learn to play an instrument or get back into it can participate in our Med’ley Tutorials. 

Finally, they'll be able to take advantage of discounts and special offers from our various partners. 

How do I sign up? 

Membership, which costs €5 for second-year students (DFGSM2, DFGSA2, etc.), €3 for PACES students and third-year students, and is free for students in higher years, can be purchased at any time of the year. 

You can join during our office hours at the various colleges, before or during our events, or by contacting us through our social media channels.

A few words about the 2020–2021 executive board?

The 2020–2021 executive board has already been selected and will take office after the General Assembly for the Handover of Duties, which will take place in early June. This motivated, promising board, brimming with new ideas, is sure to satisfy our future members, especially since it brings together four health-related programs… 

In the meantime, you can follow us on social media right now:

Facebook: @MedleyMontpellierAssociation 

Instagram: @medley.asso

 

 

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#800years – A stamp featuring the Faculty!

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To mark this anniversary year, the Post Office will issue a stamp commemorating our Faculty’s 800th anniversary starting June 13! Read the article below for more information.

Did you know? The Post Office is issuing a stamp to celebrate our 800th anniversary!

Starting on June 13, the Post Office will issue a special stamp to celebrate our anniversary.

The stamp brings together on a single image our famous and iconic Historic Building and our new Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus, even though these two structures were built 650 years apart! In this way, it illustrates the perfect paradox that defines our Faculty and its history: it is both the oldest in the world and, without a doubt, one of the most modern in France.

As a nod to the past, Barthez and Lapeyronie were chosen to appear on this stamp, perfectly mirroring their statues, which continue to stand guard at the gates of our institution.

Just four visible elements, and the entire Faculty and its 800 years of history are highlighted!

Where and when can I buy it?

With a face value of €1.16, the stamp will be available for advance purchase on Saturday, June 13 in Montpellier and Paris: 

  • Montpellier : Post Office, Montpellier Prefecture, Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, 34000 Montpellier (subject to change).
  • Paris : Le Carré d’Encre, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Le Carré d’Encre, 13bis rue des Mathurins, 75009 Paris (entrance at 42 rue Godot de Mauroy; closed Mondays).

In addition, due to the exceptional circumstances, the deadline for First-Day Cancellations has been extended for issues beginning March 1, 2020, from 8 weeks to 6 months.

Finally, starting June 15, the stamp will be available:

  • At some post offices, 
  • at the “Le Carré d’Encre” store
  • by subscription or by mail to Phil@poste Customer Service, Z.I. Avenue Benoît Frachon, P.O. Box 10106, Boulazac, 24051 PÉRIGUEUX CEDEX 09
  • by phone at 05 53 03 17 44
  • by emailsav-phila.philaposte@laposte.fr 
  • on the website

Is this a topic of conversation around us?

The Montpellier Gazette Midi Libre Montpellier Philatelic Association Actu.fr
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Art & Anatomy Exhibition

The Fabre Museum and the Atger Museum are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the School of Medicine

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On February 29, the exhibition “Art & Anatomy: Intersecting Drawings,” a joint presentation by the Fabre Museumand the Atger Museum at the Faculty of Medicine, will open. This is an opportunity for everyone to discover numerous works that blend art and anatomy.

 

Update on 10/29/20: Closure of the exhibition at the Atger Museum

After being extended at the Musée Fabre over the summer, it’s now the Musée Atger’s turn to reopen its doors to the public so visitors can (re)discover this wonderful exhibition. Don’t miss it!

The Atger Museum is open for this exhibition Monday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., August 31 through October 31.

>> The Atger Museum is located within the Historic Building of the School of Medicine, 2 Rue de l’École de Médecine – 34000 MONTPELLIER.

–> Update as of October 29, 2020: Due to government announcements, the exhibition—which was originally scheduled to run through October 31—will end on the evening of October 29.

Two museums, one theme

“The exhibition, designed specifically for this occasion, presents an original dialogue between art and anatomy, allowing visitors to view the human body as an inexhaustible source of knowledge and artistic inspiration.”

Philippe Saurel, Mayor of Montpellier and President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole.

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From the circle of Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, Head of a Young Woman, 18th century, Montpellier, Musée Fabre, 864.2.174 (c) Musée Fabre Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole; photographs by Frédéric Jaulmes • Reproduction prohibited without permission

 With the exhibition “Art & Anatomy: Crossed Perspectives,” you can explore, across two venues, previously unseen scientific and artistic drawings that have helped students learn about the human body over the centuries. Markingthe firstcollaboration between the two museums, this exhibition offers a glimpse into works deeply connected to the history of Montpellier and its scientific legacy. This exhibition will give visitors a deeper understanding of the city’s prestigious past and its connection to medicine and medical education.

“The Fabre Museum, the Historical Library of the Faculty of Medicine, and the Atger Museum have brought together a collection of remarkable works to help us explore the many connections between art and anatomy.”

Michel Mondain, Dean of the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine.

 

Two Complementary Perspectives

At the Fabre Museum, you’ll find, among other things, a collection of antique treatises on anatomy and academic studies depicting the human body from the collection of the donor Xavier Atger (1758–1833). You can also explore François-Xavier Fabre’s large-scale male nudes and a work by Jean-Antoine Houdon on site from Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with admission starting at 5€.

Learn more about the Musée Fabre

At the Atger Museum, the interdisciplinary exhibition “Art and Anatomy” highlights a major theme in the Faculty of Medicine’s collection—as well as in the history of art—namely, the portrait and the depiction of the human face. Facial expressions as seen through the eyes of artists from the 16th to the 20th centuries will take center stage. The museum will be open Monday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, and guided tours can be booked for groups of at least 8 people for €7 per person.

Learn more about the Atger Museum

 

Learn more about our Faculty's 800th anniversary and our program
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4th Annual "Night of Reading" – (Re)discover the University Library!

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Our Faculty’s Historic University Library will open its doors on Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. for a special candlelit evening as part of the 4th annual Night of Reading…

 

A moment frozen in time, by candlelight…

To mark the 4th annual “Night of Reading” and as part of the celebrations for our Faculty’s 8th centennial, the University Medical Library is opening the doors to its reading room and collections within the historic building. Come (re)discover the space during this unique candlelit experience…

Throughout the tour of the galleries and collections, visitors are invited to listen to accounts of various events and anecdotes from the history of the Montpellier School of Medicine and its professors. The readings will be presented by student volunteers.

Attention! Space is limited! – Meet at the University Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020

Students, become readers!

The BIU is looking for volunteers to read these texts. Sign up to be a “one-night reader” at the library by sending an email to: biu-patrimoine-bumedecine@umontpellier.fr
The texts to be read will be provided in advance. You will receive a book voucher in exchange for your participation.

I'm becoming a reader

 

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"Books and People" Exhibition: Check it out at your faculty!

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In 2020, the Faculty of Medicine celebrates its 800th anniversary. To kick off the celebrations, discover the most valuable works from the historic medical library during a special exhibition titled: “Books and People: The Birth of the Montpellier School of Medicine Library.” Come see numerous rare and collectible volumes in the Tekné Makré rooms of the Historic Building from September 21 through November 9.

A Long Humanist Tradition

From Henri Haguenot to collector Xavier Atger, including Chaptal, Prunelle, and Barthez, the richness of Montpellier’s medical library is also a testament to the great humanists who built it beginning in the second half of the 18th century. Whether through personal donations, bequests, purchases, or confiscations during the Revolution, this encyclopedic collection reflects a strong commitment to making available to doctors, students, and the general public “the best works written on each subject” (Prunelle).

 

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An Exceptional Heritage Collection

Medieval and modern manuscripts, incunabula, books, journals, dissertations… This exhibition offers a chance to discover the rare and diverse items held in these collections: the Montpellier Songbook, Charlemagne’s Psalter, Arnaud de Villeneuve’s *Treatise on Wine*, works by Hippocrates and Galen, and Redouté’s *Liliaceae*… These are all treasures that the public can discover. They serve as an essential reminder of a humanistic and encyclopedic vision of knowledge, to which these works remain magnificent testaments even today.

 

Guided Tours

  • Thursday, October 3, at 12:00 p.m.: by Elizabeth Denton, co-curator of the exhibition
  • Tuesday October 15 at 1:00 p.m. : by Elizabeth Denton and Pascaline Todeschini, co-curators of the exhibition

    No registration required; the event will take place at the historic building of the School of Medicine. Meet in the courtyard, in front of the Tekné Makré exhibition halls.

 

“Books and People: The Birth of the School of Medicine Library,” September 21 through November 9. Historic building of the School of Medicine, 2 Rue de l’École de Médecine. Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Heritage Days: Rediscover the Faculty

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To celebrate European Heritage Days 2019, (re)discover our Faculty—from its contemporary building to its historic structure, including the Jardin des Plantes! Find the program of events here:
 

Download the Program

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Downtown Sites: Historic Building and Jardin des Plantes

 

Due to the protests scheduled for downtown on Saturday, the Historic Building and the Jardin des Plantes will be closed ALL DAY on Saturday.

 

North Campus: Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus

Address: 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, Parvis Simone Veil, Montpellier

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Places to visit and activities:

  • The Rabelais and Rondelet lecture halls, a classroom, the simulation-based learning space, and the Center for Excellence in Practice.
  • Self-guided tours depart every 10 minutes; meet in the Atrium; groups of 20 people.
  • Dr. Christophe Bonnel will present a slideshow on innovative teaching methods near the simulation platform.
  • Teaching, administrative, and technical staff will be on hand to assist the public.

 

Lectures in the Rabelais and Rondelet Lecture Halls

 

Rabelais Amphitheater

10:30 a.m. – What Our Genes Reveal About Our Health: Predictive and Personalized Medicine.

  • By Prof. Pascal Pujol

11:30 a.m. – History of Surgery in Montpellier.

  • By Prof. Michel Chammas, Associate Dean of the Faculty

2:30 p.m. – Doctors in Montpellier and Botany: A Long History

  • By Prof. Thierry Lavabre-Bertrand, Vice President of the University, Associate Dean of the Faculty, and Director of the Jardin des Plantes

4:30 p.m. – Pioneering Women at the Montpellier School of Medicine.

  • By Professor Michel Mondain, Dean of the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine

Rondelet Amphitheater

10:30 a.m. – From Pregnancy to Childbirth: 1850 to the Present—Technological Advances.

  • By Prof. François Bonnel and Audrey Albiges, Midwifery Student

11:30 a.m. – Dermatology in Montpellier Since the 19th Century

  • By Professor Jean Meynadier

2:30 p.m. – Educational materials for learning anatomy and medical techniques.

  • By Dr. Christophe Bonnel

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Historic Building

Address: 2 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Montpellier

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Places to visit and activities:

  • Anatomy Museum, Anatomy Amphitheater, Council Room, Assembly Hall, University Library (BU), Atger Museum, Tekne Makre Rooms, Cour d’Honneur, Dugès Room.
  • Historical University Library of Medicine: Exhibitions of ancient manuscripts in the reading room and in the director’s office. “Books and People” exhibition in the Tekne Makre Rooms.
  • Atger Museum: 1,000 drawings and some 5,000 prints from the French, Italian, and Northern European schools, donated to the Faculty by Montpellier collector Xavier Atger (1758–1833), a knowledgeable and passionate art lover.
  • DOR Exhibition Hall: Sunday morning: 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m. Guided tours; sign up on-site in the Atrium; groups of 18 people; led by the Department of Scientific Culture and Historical Heritage (DCSPH) at the University of Montpellier.
  • Dr. Christophe Bonnel will present several slide shows in the Dugès Hall, the Anatomy Lecture Hall. He will also lead tours of the Anatomy Museum alongside Professor François Bonnel and provide commentary detailing the museum and the Faculty in the Council Chamber and the Assembly Hall between lectures.
  • Live music from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring the Med’Ley Association, made up of medical students.
  • Teaching, administrative, and technical staff will be on hand to assist the public.

Lectures in the Auditorium:

10:30 a.m. – The School of Medicine: Places and People.

  • By Professor Olivier Jonquet

11:30 a.m. – The Teaching of Medicine in Montpellier in the Middle Ages.            

  • By Professor Jean-Pierre Dedet

2:30 p.m. – The history of Delpech’s growth to the present day.

  • By Prof. Alain Dimeglio

4:30 p.m. – The School of Medicine: Traditions and Costumes.

  • By Professor Gérald Chanques

 

Jardin des Plantes

Address: Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier

Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Places to visit and activities:

  • Self-guided tours at the Jardin des Plantes: Come discover the flowers and plants of France's oldest botanical garden!

North Campus: Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus

The North Site will be closed this Sunday.

 

 

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