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INTERVIEW | Check out this profile of Paul-Arthur VALET, Student Vice Dean for 2022–23!

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Every five years, a new dean’s office team, composed of associate deans and program coordinators, is appointed by the dean to represent the dean in carrying out specific tasks. Each year, a student Vice Dean is appointed by peers elected to the Management Council to represent them on the Dean’s Office team. Following in the footsteps of Florian Mary and Théo Lacoste, Paul-Arthur Valet has now taken on the role of student Vice Dean and president of Ademmoos.  Read his interview here: learn about his background and the projects he hopes to implement as part of his role!

Hello, Paul-Arthur. For those who might not know you, could you please introduce yourself?

Hello, my name is Paul-Arthur VALET. I’m 21 years old and a fourth-year medical student in Nîmes. This is the first time the vice dean has come from the Nîmes campus. In addition, I am a student representative on the management council and president of ADEMMOOS (the association of student representatives from all programs). Although my future specialty changes from one clinical rotation to the next, I plan to become a surgeon.

 

You were selected from among ADEMMOOS members to serve as Student Vice Dean, succeeding Théo Lacoste. How did the transition go?

The transition went smoothly; that said, the start of my term was a bit unusual, particularly given the situation at the national level. We had to organize a protest in collaboration with the SILR, the ACM, and the CCC, whom I’d like to thank for their help. The mobilization brought together 400 students, which is a historic turnout for Montpellier-Nîmes. This was followed by the release of our VSS and student mental health surveys, which mark the starting point of a paradigm shift that we are beginning to see.

 

 What made you want to take on this role?

I’ve been a member of ADEMMOOS since my sophomore year, first as VP of Communications, then as treasurer, and finally as president/VDE. I’ve always had a strong interest in student representation—in connecting directly with students and being able to help them. Furthermore, working with the dean’s office is very rewarding, especially as part of a supportive and attentive team.

How will you balance your duties as associate dean with your obligations as a student?

Let’s face it, this is relatively complex, but I knew that when I accepted these responsibilities. So you have to be particularly organized, but these positions (president and
VDE) are so exciting. To successfully balance everything, you have to know how to delegate, so I’d like to thank the association’s board and, in particular, the vice president general, Soukaina MOUH MOUH, who was elected to the educational council and does work behind the scenes that is all the more essential.

 

What are your goals and priorities for this term? Do you plan to continue the “Student Well-Being” project initiated by your predecessor?

Regarding the “Well-Being” project, we have two vice presidents on the executive board, Emma PETON and Florent BENOIST, whom I have every confidence will fulfill the mission entrusted to them
They have already organized booths for No Smoking Month and the “Solidarity Christmas” event, which aims to connect students from the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine who wish to get together for a Christmas meal.
Furthermore, I am a strong believer in collaboration among student organizations; they bring our campus to life and play a structural role at both of our faculty’s campuses. On a personal level, my priority is combating sexual and psychological violence and empowering victims to speak out.

 

What initiatives would you like to implement for the students?

In addition to continuing existing projects such as publishing the back-to-school guides and the Internal Future Forum… I’d like to revive certain projects that had to be put on hold due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, such as the “reprez’ cafés,” which were opportunities to connect with ANEMF administrators and your local elected representatives. Overall, I believe that national representation is just as fundamental as local representation. To that end, we have assigned two members to this task: for Montpellier, Zoé DOLADILLE (ADEMMOOS) and Rémi BOURGAUX (ACM); and for Nîmes, Manon VALETTE (ADEMMOOS) and Elise DE LOTH (CCC).

 

Any final thoughts?

The issue that is particularly close to my heart is gender-based and sexual violence (VSS). What I hope for is greater freedom of speech, in order to break the code of silence that
prevents victims from speaking out.
Thanks to our surveys and the responses from the faculties, people are starting to speak up; it’s up to us not to betray the courage that victims have shown in speaking out.

“The shame must shift to the other side.”

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#ProudOfOurStudents | Our students from Nîmes on a mission in Dakar

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Our students have talent and ideas to spare! While our students in Montpellier are getting involved in a solidarity project in Togo, our students in Nîmes have chosen Senegal and the city of Dakar for the annual humanitarian project organized by the Crocos du Monde association. It’s a wonderful initiative that we didn’t want to miss the chance to share. Here’s a report and an interview.

 

 
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Crocos du Monde: A Nîmes-Based Organization Dedicated to Humanitarian Causes

Founded in 2007, “Les Crocos du Monde ” is an association of health sciences students at the Faculty of Medicine on its campus in Nîmes. Its goal is to enable students to get involved in humanitarian activities and raise their awareness of global inequalities. The association participates in international solidarity projects focused on health and education, made possible through fundraising efforts conducted throughout the academic year. Several initiatives have already been carried out in countries such as Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Togo.

What is the DAKAR Project?

This year, the Crocos du Monde are taking action in Senegal. For the 2021–2022 project, the association is focusing on raising funds and collecting medical and paramedical supplies to be sent to Fatick. During the school year, students had the opportunity to meet with several organizations—the AAD, the MRCCR, and the OSD—to exchange supplies and knowledge. The Nîmes University Hospital contributed to this cause by providing supplies as part of a partnership and international hospital cooperation initiative established between the Nîmes University Hospital and its sites in Senegal.

A project brought to life!

With the help of the administration and CDM members, the container was loaded at the Faculty of Medicine in Nîmes. It was then transported to Fos-sur-Mer, from where it departed on June 22 and arrived at the port of Dakar on June 30, 2022.

To confirm that the equipment had arrived safely and to verify that it was functioning properly, three DFGSM2 students traveled to the site from July 15 to 20, 2022, accompanied by the association’s president. This visit provided an opportunity to meet with local contacts and tour the Fann University Hospital as well as the Fatick General Hospital in preparation for next year.

 

To learn more about the ins and outs of this project, we sat down with Joffrey Buland, the 2021–22 President of Crocos du Monde! Check out his interview below!

 

Hello, Joffrey. Could you please introduce yourself and tell us what your role is in this project?

Hello, my name is Joffrey Buland, and I am currently a second-year medical student in Nîmes. During the “Dakar 2022” project organized by Crocos du Monde, when I was a first-year medical student, I served as president of the association. The president’s role, in collaboration with the executive committee, is to organize the international project. We were responsible for communicating with local contacts, issuing requests for quotes for the end-of-year shipping container, and organizing its shipment as well as the trip to the destination.

 

Can you tell us more about this project? What did it involve?

This project was a first for Les Crocos du Monde; our goal was to launch an international initiative that would be more sustainable—a long-term partnership that could be renewed each year. It was with this same goal of sustainability in mind that we came up with the idea of the shipping container, to give a second life to the supplies we were able to collect throughout the year. Since Les Crocos du Monde is primarily focused on sharing and sustainable development, the idea seemed like a natural fit. The goal was to collect medical and paramedical supplies throughout the year through various partners, which were then shipped to Senegal—specifically to the Fatick General Hospital, located 150 km south of Dakar.

 

Why did you choose Senegal? What led you to make that choice?

We turned our attention to Senegal thanks to a doctor at the Nîmes University Hospital, Dr. Christophe Boisson, who helped us immensely in setting up our project. Dr. Boisson has been sending containers of medical supplies to Dakar for several years now; it was with him and our trusted contacts on the ground that we decided to focus our efforts on the Fatick General Hospital. This led to an official partnership between the Carémeau University Hospital and the Dakar University Hospital, of which Crocos du Monde and Fatick are branches. This partnership has three main areas of focus: the delivery of supplies—in which we participated—medical and paramedical training through the simulation center, and training for biomedical engineers and technicians.

 

How did you organize the collection of supplies?

The collection of supplies began with the hospital identifying its needs and providing us with a list. From that list, we selected the supplies we were able to obtain—those that were within our reach. The “Dakar 2022” project was therefore primarily focused on the nephrology unit, which is currently undergoing rapid development in Fatick. Once we had identified our target, we reached out to our partners—including individuals, other organizations, and, primarily, the Nîmes University Hospital and Dr. Boisson—and began our search and collection efforts.

 

All in all, what kind of materials were you able to collect? How much is that?

By the end of the year, we had collected enough to fill a 33 m³ container—that is, 2.5 metric tons of equipment. Most of it was urology and nephrology equipment, including catheters and urinary ostomy kits, but there was also some surgical equipment, such as ventilator circuits and laparoscopy kits. We were also fortunate to find large electronic equipment, seven emergency stretchers, and a delivery table. Since the goal was to give the items we sent a second life, all expiration dates were checked, and all electronic equipment was tested and refurbished as needed through Apelem, an association of biomedical engineers and technicians that is part of the partnership with the Nîmes University Hospital.

 

You were part of the trip in July. How did it go? What did you and your colleagues get out of it?

The four of us traveled to Nîmes with three second-year medical students, two of whom are now part of the executive committee. The goal was to take them on a tour of facilities such as the Fatick General Hospital, where they will be collecting supplies, so that they could get a clear idea of their upcoming 2023 project. At the same time, we wanted them to meet our trusted partners and local contacts, which will facilitate better communication in the coming year and help them understand the why, the how, and the for whom of the project. This trip was deeply rewarding on a personal level; it allowed us to observe and understand different hospital and cultural systems, each with resources that vary to some extent depending on the facility.

 

Does this inspire you to get involved in humanitarian medicine?

Humanitarian medicine has always been my main goal; even when I started PACES, my objective was to join Doctors Without Borders or other organizations so I could go on a mission. When I discovered the Crocos du Monde association, and had the opportunity—along with my friends—to get involved in my own way starting in my first year of medical school, I didn’t hesitate. This year has allowed me to further deepen and strengthen this dream for after I graduate.

 

What about future projects for Crocos du Monde?

To answer this question, I’ll turn the floor over to Chloé Messines, the new president of Crocos du Monde for the 2022–2023 term.

Chloé: Les Crocos du Monde has always focused on the partnership between the University Hospitals of Nîmes and Dakar, and more specifically on putting together the container of medical equipment; the bulk of our internal investment and the events we organize are aimed at funding this project. Furthermore, it is important for us—as well as for our Senegalese partners—to meet in person and confirm that the container was well received. Just as we did last year, Les Crocos du Monde are committed to traveling to Dakar and Fatick to connect with the people who made this project possible. Now, our goal for this year is also to foster a vibrant community life for our members by offering a wider variety of events (clean walks, school outreach, outreach patrols, etc.), with a focus on inter-organizational collaboration (such as our participation in the “Nîmes en Rose” project led by the midwifery association and “Pep’s Week” with Tutorat Santé Nîmes). In this way, we are relying on the motivation of second-year medical and midwifery students to ensure the association’s successful development.

 

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#ProudOfOurStudents | The Teddy Bear Hospital, a cross-disciplinary health awareness initiative for children

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The Teddy Bear Hospital is back in 2022! To learn all about this meaningful and heartwarming awareness campaign, read this article!

 

THealthcare students in Montpellier are joining forces for a campaign that raises awareness

As we have done every year since 2002, our students in the medicine, midwifery, and speech-language pathology programs (through the student associations ACM, AMESF and Dislalie) are teaming up with students in the pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs to organize an event that is as unique for its warmth as it is for its usefulness: The Teddy Bear Hospital.

The concept? Healthcare students welcome preschoolers from underprivileged neighborhoods to introduce them to the hospital environment and health checkups through a fun role-playing activity: their stuffed animals will be the “patients” for the day!

 

A Mini Transdisciplinary Care Program for Stuffed Animals

The event, which will take place this year from March 28 to April 1, will feature a mini medical care station for children’s stuffed animals, spread across 12 preschool classes. A real “mini-hospital”!

The program features no fewer than 15 multidisciplinary care booths! To prepare for working with children, the students running the booths received special training from a child psychiatrist at the Montpellier University Hospital.

 

Booths run by medical students (ACM)

  • Pulmonology – Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Medicine
  • Anesthesia and Surgery
  • Emergencies
  • Nutrition – Sports Medicine – Environmental Medicine

 

Booth run by the maieutics students (AMESF)

  • Vaccination Booth

 

Booth run by speech-language pathology students (DISLALIA)

  • Booth on sign language, hearing, and attention

 

Booths run by students from other health-related programs: 

  • Pharmacy: Medications and Lice
  • Dental: dental care
  • Occupational Therapy: Raising Awareness About Disabilities
  • Physical Therapy: Balance Exercises

 

Goal: To make the hospital environment seem less intimidating and to promote health education

“While white coats can sometimes intimidate young children, the goal of this initiative is really to make hospital exams—which children may have to undergo in the future—seem less daunting,” explains Carlota, ISS Vice President of ACM Corpo. 

“To round out the picture and make it feel more real, the students even prepared mini health insurance cards and mock health records !” explains Pauline, second VP of ISS at ACM Corpo.

With a setup like this, there’s no doubt that our little guests’ teddy bears will come out in great shape!

 

Practical Information

Where: Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus, 2nd floor

When: March 28–April 1, 2022

 

 

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Théo Lacoste: Well-being at the Heart of Your VDE's Priorities

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Every year, students elect a representative to speak for them on the dean’s office team. This year, Théo Lacoste, a fourth-year medical student at the ADV campus, was chosen to represent you. Learn a little more about him and Ademmoos’s initiatives in this interview! Profile.

Hi, Théo. First of all, who are you? Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Théo Lacoste; I’m a fourth-year medical student on the ADV campus. I’m also a student representative on the Academic Council and president of Ademmoos (a student council representing all programs). I’m planning to become a doctor, of course, but I don’t necessarily have a specific specialty in mind—other than perhaps something interdisciplinary like emergency medicine. But I’m keeping my options open; I think it’s important to complete rotations in various fields to secure your future!

You're the president of Ademmoos: can you tell us about the role of this organization?

It’s important to note that our Faculty has several campuses and several academic programs. Student representation on the various councils is therefore provided by elected student representatives. This is a very substantial undertaking. So in 2016, we decided to create this association to relieve elected student representatives of the administrative workload (particularly everything related to communication, infographics, etc.) but also to develop projects with other student associations. The goal is truly to bring together, unite, and coordinate the associations—and, through them, the students.

The association’s members consist of students elected to the various representative councils, but we also have non-elected members. They often contribute very interesting insights from a different perspective during our monthly meetings.

Can you give us some examples of projects coordinated by Ademmoos and other organizations?

Yes, for example, the MAP (Montpellier Artistic Project), which is an arts-focused nonprofit. Together with them, we organized an art therapy workshop—led by a professional in the field—for students, with the goal of helping them cope with the stress of school. But the projects we lead or coordinate can also take place outside of our organizations. I’m thinking in particular of the“Dry January”challenge (see Instagram post below) that we recently ran in collaboration with the ICM, or“Smoke-Free Month.”

 

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In addition to being the president of Ademmoos, you are now the student vice-dean. Can you tell us more about your role in this position?

I have three main responsibilities: First, an academic role, which is very institutional in nature. I work closely with the dean’s office—particularly Dean Isabelle Laffont—as well as the teaching and administrative staff to represent the students’ perspectives. This involves regularly attending meetings, but also staying attuned to what’s happening among students and within the faculty as a whole. I act as a sort of “shuttle” to pass information up and down the chain. I relay this information to the student representatives, who then share it with the various programs, campuses, and graduating classes.

The second task focuses on the Ademmoos association. I need to establish a “guiding principle” for our term’s policy. I’ll come back to this, but the idea is to divide up the key issues among the association’s 40 students: some will handle reforms, others will focus on well-being or coordination with other associations.

My third responsibility is really to maintain direct contact with the students. Class representatives may reach out to me for this purpose, but that’s not enough—information can get lost along the way. So, I make it a point of honor to organize as many in-person meetings as possible with the different classes to discuss issues, “gauge the mood,” and gather feedback directly from students about their needs and feelings. This information is then useful to me in carrying out my primary academic role, so that I can represent the students’ views as accurately as possible.

What are the priorities of your term in office?

There are several priority areas. First, there is a somewhat more academic and administrative aspect, which mainly involves continuing the work of my predecessors: Salomé Duteurtre and Florian Mary. They both worked on what I callthe “Pedagogical Alliance.” That is, the collaborative shaping of our student experience, together with all stakeholders: faculty, students, and the Faculty’s administrative staff.

It seems simple from the outside, but it’s actually quite complex, because we have to reconcile everyone’s opinions; ultimately, we have to succeed in reaching agreements based on our disagreements! Nevertheless, this is achieved through everyone’s goodwill and mutual understanding. We must work together and view the issues to be resolved through each person’s perspective, so that the solutions we adopt benefit everyone. This commitment to living together is truly essential, and we regularly emphasize this to the entire team—most recently to the newly elected student representatives on the Administrative Council and the Academic Council.

Then there are all the discussions surrounding student well-being. This is a relatively new issue—one that wasn’t talked about much a few years ago and that was brought to light by the health crisis. Today more than ever, this topic has become our top priority.

But we can’t take action without understanding the full scope of the problem! So we set our first goal to gather students’ opinions and experiences through surveys. We were able to collect more than 1,000 responses to our first questionnaire on mental health, which was distributed over the winter— and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the respondents! The results of this survey are currently being analyzed. In addition, a few weeks ago we began distributing a new survey regarding gender-based and sexual violence that students may experience at the university, at parties, or at their workplace or internship, in order to define the scope of the problem and thus identify corrective actions to limit such incidents or even impose sanctions where appropriate.

In practice, do you implement any initiatives to promote student well-being?

Yes, from a practical standpoint, this year we created a wellness center staffed by two project coordinators who are medical students (Ulysse Godin and Maribelle Dossou-Yovo). Their mission is to organize awareness-raising events. For example, we held a conference on addiction with Professor Hélène Donnadieu-Rigole, as well as Tobacco-Free Month and Dry January… In March, we’ll host a conference on psychosocial risks and “workaholism.” These events are quite popular with students.

There are also other practical projects outside the “well-being” theme, such as the Intern Forum, which is led by former Vice Dean Florian Mary and aims to connect 5th- and 6th-year students with interns so they can share their experiences.

What motivated you to take on this role as an elected official and Vice Dean?

My motivation grew out of my previous commitments, both with Ademmoos and with the ANEMF (National Association of Medical Students of France), because last year I was very involved in issues surrounding the R2C (reform of the second cycle of medical studies) at the national level. This made me want to get even more involved at the local level, addressing the issues we face on a daily basis.

Of course, my discussions with my predecessors also had a strong influence on me. Everything fell into place very naturally after that, with my desire to help the incoming classes guiding my decisions. I wanted to look at my studies from a different perspective.

That said, yes, it’s very time-consuming. It can sometimes be a little hard to juggle everything! So it’s important to surround yourself with the right people and know how to delegate. In that regard, I’d like to give special thanks to Florent Benoist, who is Ademmoos’s Executive Vice President and a representative on the Pedagogical Council; he really helps me a lot and enables me to stay organized.

How is someone elected as Vice Dean?

The Vice Dean is nominated by the student representatives on the Management Council. He or she is often part of the list of elected students. The Council then votes in favor of or against the nominated student. This nomination is discussed internally within Ademmoos beforehand. Once elected, the Vice Dean serves a two-year term, but we often resign after one year so that we can focus fully on our studies.

Thank you so much for this conversation: do you have any closing remarks?

Yes, regarding one of the priorities of my term: well-being. I’d like to get this message across: it’s okay not to feel well. Health sciences students come from a highly selective system where you’re expected to always be the best. Culturally, it’s therefore difficult for us to admit when we’re not doing well—we tend to hide our weaknesses. But that doesn’t mean it’s abnormal to feel bad! There are support resources available on the Faculty’s website. We need to break the silence surrounding this taboo and take advantage of the resources developed jointly by students and the faculty to feel better. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further!

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#ProudOfOurStudents | Plasma Cup 2021: First Place for the School of Medicine!

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After finishing in second place in 2017, our students are back in full force this year and took first place in the PlasmaCup, an intercollegiate challenge organized by the EFS to raise awareness about the importance of plasma donation. Here’s a look back at the challenge and the experience of our student coordinators for the Faculty of Medicine—Esteban, Pauline, and Carlota, members of the ACM association.

 

The PlasmaCup, an inter-school challenge

Every year, the PlasmaCup is organized by the EFS (Etablissement Français du Sang) in several university towns across France. What is the goal of this challenge? To raise awareness among as many students as possible about the importance of plasma donation.

In Montpellier, the Maison du Don is where it all happens. Located in the Euromédecine neighborhood and accessible by tram (Line 1), the Maison du Don welcomes donors of blood, plasma, and platelets.

As part of the PlasmaCup, a box was set up so that each student donor could indicate their home institution. Each donation earned the institution 1 point.

 

The School of Medicine, champion in the Grandes Écoles category!

With a total of 17 donations, the Faculty of Medicine has taken the top spot in the “Grandes Écoles” category. This ranking is a source of great pride for Esteban, Pauline, and Carlota, who serve as President and Vice Presidents, respectively, of the ACM’s ISS (Health and Social Innovation)division. “The EFS Solidarity Trophy will join the 2017 trophy in the student union office!” says Esteban. In fact, the ACM had previously coordinated the Faculty of Medicine’s participation as well. That year, we took second place.

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To reward our students, Emilie Moral, the EFS promotions coordinator, presented the trophy to Esteban on Friday, February 4, along with tickets to an escape game, tickets to the MHR vs. Stade Français rugby match, and other goodies. “The prizes will be redistributed to the donors,” Carlota emphasizes.

 

Plasma Donation: 1 Hour to Save Lives—A Painless and Informative Experience for Healthcare Students

Esteban and Carlota wanted to share their experience with us. ““After confirming my participation in the PlasmaCup by placing my ballot in the box, I met with the EFS doctor to verify that I was indeed eligible to donate plasma. Then, for about 45 minutes, I went through the donation process, which is essentially the same as donating blood, except for the machine that separates the blood from the plasma,” explains Carlota.

“As a healthcare student, I found the process really interesting. Compared to a typical blood donation, you interact with the healthcare professionals overseeing the donation for much longer, and it’s a real opportunity to talk with them. The equipment used is also impressive. It really helps us connect what we’re learning in class to real-world practice,” says Esteban.

When asked if donating was tiring, Carlota is quick to reassure: “Not at all! Unlike donating blood, the red blood cells are reinfused into us. There’s no anemia, so there’s no fatigue.”

 

PlasmaCup 2022: The Faculty will be out in full force!

With all this in mind, there’s no reason to be afraid of donating plasma! Emilie Moral tells us that the PlasmaCup will return in the fall of 2022.

“The ACM will be back!” says Esteban. But that’s not all: The Plasma Cup is open to all members of the university community. So we’re counting on our students, as well as faculty and staff, to contribute to the 2022 challenge! Stay tuned for more updates 🙂

 

Focus: Where and how can you donate blood, plasma, or platelets in Montpellier?

In addition to the blood drives organized on our campuses by student associations (in Montpellier by the ACM in October, February, and April), you can donate blood, plasma, or platelets at the Maison du Don in Montpellier: 

  • Address : Parc Euromédecine, 392 Av. du Professeur Jean Louis Viala (Parc Euromédecine)
  • Directions : Tram 1 (Euromédecine)
  • Hours :
    • Monday / Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • First and third Saturday of the month: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Schedule an appointment to donate

 

 

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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

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

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

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#ProudOfOurStudents | A science outreach project for our midwives!

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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.

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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:

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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.

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IPA (Advanced Practice Nurses) Diploma Ceremony

For the first time, the School of Medicine had the honor of conferring degrees on the IPA students from the classes of 2020 and 2021.

Graduation Ceremony

The ceremony took place on July 12, 2021, in the Faculty’s Historic Building. A total of 36 students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 received their diplomas.

ON THE PROGRAM: 

  • 5:00 p.m. SPEECH

    This was an opportunity for the Dean of Mondain and the President of the University of Montpellier to address the audience, congratulating the new graduates and thanking the program’s partners. Isabelle Laffont, the academic director of this DE IPA program, also said a few words.

  • 6:00 p.m. Graduation Ceremony

    These speeches were followed by the graduation ceremony. It was an opportunity for the academic director to reflect on the 36 different academic paths taken by the new graduates and to congratulate them personally.

  • 7:00 p.m. Group photo

    Group photos of the two graduating classes, with the Dean, the University President, the Academic Director, and the professors of this diploma program in attendance.

  • 7:30 p.m. Social gathering

    The new graduates enjoyed a friendly get-together over a buffet.

Check out our selection of photos from the day!

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Summer Jobs for Health Care Students

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Given the ongoing crisis and the very demanding workload that staff in long-term care facilities and medical-social services for the elderly (EHPADs and SSIADs) have been facing for over a year now, significant staffing needs are expected in these facilities.

 

Students, find your summer job now

In light of the current health crisis, the demand for healthcare staff in nursing homes and home healthcare services has increased significantly. As a result, there are several job openings throughout the region. These facilities offer various types of positions, such as nursing assistants, personal care aides, and activity coordinators. You can therefore apply for multiple positions based on your interests and educational background.

 

Why Apply?

 

  • Expand Your Professional Experience

  • Serving the Common Good

  • Discover New Careers

How do I apply?

Students who are unable to find a summer job using the resources available to them can also register directly on the platform https://renfortrh.solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/ by clicking on the “I am an available professional” button and filling out the short questionnaire with their availability dates and the location where they are looking for work. They must register as a nursing assistant. An ESMS can then contact them directly.

 

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CONNECT Contest: “Do You Really Know Your University of Excellence?”

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MUSE, Montpellier University of Excellence, is organizing a contest for students to test their knowledge of the university.

The CONNECT competition runs from March 29 to April 9, 2021, and is open only to students who are members of the MUSE consortium during the 2020–2021 academic year.

Students must answer 10 multiple-choice questions on MUSE topics.

After completing this survey, students will have the chance to win one of the 100 prizes up for grabs:

  •  15€500 gift cards for the Odysseum shopping center
  • 20 €250 gift cards for the Odysseum shopping center
  • 40 €100 gift cards for the Odysseum shopping center
  • 25 Montpellier University of Excellence Sweatshirts

The drawing will take place between April 26 and 30, 2021.

 

 

 

Good luck, everyone!

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