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The "Mozart" Awards for Success, which recognize dedication and boldness, have just been presented.
At an event bringing together economic decision-makers from Occitanie, regional leaders were recognized for their dedicated efforts.
In 2023, our faculty honored its longest-serving member, Professor Isabelle Laffont, by awarding her the Health Prize.
Please find attached the article from *Midi Libre* dated November 24, 2023, and links to various articles explaining how the evening unfolded:
and videos: econews, Agence Go Easy
We're very happy for her and proud that the faculty is so well represented!
On Tuesday, October 31, the director of the Anatomy Laboratory at the Montpellier campus, Professor Captier, and Ms. Moulin, a body donor recruiter and embalmer, paid tribute to those who have donated their bodies to science during a ceremony at the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus in Montpellier.
As in the previous year, this ceremony brought together students from the Montpellier School of Medicine, faculty staff, and, above all, the donors’ families.
The first part of the event took place in the Rondelet Amphitheater, where Guillaume Captier and Maud Moulin shared information and engaged in discussions with the families and attendees. They paid tribute to the generous donors of the Anatomy Laboratory at the Montpellier School of Medicine and to the dedication they have shown in advancing science. In addition, they expressed their gratitude to all the families present for honoring the final wishes of their loved ones.
The ceremony continued with a moment of silence and the laying of a wreath in front of the Anatomy Laboratory on the Arnaud de Villeneuve Health Campus, where a commemorative plaque was unveiled so that families and anyone else who wishes to do so can pay their respects.
The 800th-anniversary faluche, a gift from the medical students, will be displayed in the lobby of the Arnaud de Villeneuve Health Campus. The unveiling ceremony will take place on November 6, 2023. This intangible cultural heritage is being passed down; student tradition has never been more alive than at the world’s oldest medical school still in operation.
Older adults account for more than 20% of the French population (Source: INSEE 2020), yet the aging process remains poorly understood. Thanks to the simulation tools offered in this innovative workshop, participants will be able to take a leap forward in time by several years. This will allow them to hone their skills in supporting older adults through hands-on experience.
Why this workshop?
This workshop, offered by the School of Geriatrics and Gerontology, was created to allow participants to experience the main impairments associated with aging.
It is led by its administrative manager, Myriam Taroudjit, and Marie-Laure Portalez, a design engineer.
Special equipment allows participants to experience firsthand the main age-related sensory impairments. This helps them recognize the challenges faced by older adults and better understand their behaviors and specific needs.
“True experiential learning aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults”
The effectiveness of this simulation-based method was the subject of a study conducted by medical students at Julius-Maximilians University in Würzburg (Dr. med. Filz S.A., Dr. med. Swoboda W., et al.).
The research, conducted in the form of practical training sessions that involved wearing a simulation suit, yielded the following results:
- Ability to empathize with the living conditions of an elderly person after the practicum: 83% of participants.
- Ability to put oneself in the shoes of an older adult after the practicum: 90% of participants.
- Understanding of an older adult’s physical condition after the practicum: 95% of participants
How?
Using simulation scenarios consisting of several elements, participants put themselves in the shoes of an older adult by experiencing the physical and emotional challenges associated with aging.
Here are a few examples:
Feedback from Our Students
Every year, this innovative workshop is offered to the School’s students to complement their curriculum and deepen their understanding of older adults. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:
Stéphanie: “This workshop was very interesting, and everyone who works with older adults should have the opportunity to participate in this simulation workshop. Losing one’s senses is very unsettling.”
Mariam: “This afternoon, I experienced firsthand what the older adults I care for go through every day: muscle pain, hearing and vision problems, and slowed movements—all caused by an environment that is no longer safe for them to navigate.”
Maïlys: “In a professional setting, I will pay even closer attention to these ‘pains’ and how people experience and cope with them in their daily lives, so that I can best tailor my responses to their needs.”
More photos:
You probably already know this: the Jardin des Plantes is a unique place in Montpellier to relax. But did you know that it’s also a place for discovery and exchange? The botanists and gardeners take this role to heart and organize numerous events throughout the year to help you discover the garden from this perspective. This is particularly true right now with“Summer Tours.”Finally, the Jardin des Plantes serves an educational purpose year-round—a mission that’s really taking off, reconnecting with its roots (teaching botany) while embracing modern objectives and tools. To reinforce this educational aspect, one of our staff members, Denis Nespoulous, has created interactive trails to let you discover the garden as you’ve never seen it before!
The Origins of the Connected Trails at the Jardin des Plantes
The trail known as “SMART BOTA” was created in 2018 for the Tela Botanica association’s introductory MOOC on botany.
This association, founded in 1999 and comprising a broad network of French-speaking botanists, aims to:
- to promote the exchange of information among botanists,
- facilitate projects using digital tools,
- produce copyright-free data on flora,
- raise awareness and provide training in botany.
What are "connected trails"?
The “Connected Trails” are information sheets available to everyone and spread across several routes. They can be accessed via a QR code using a smartphone or tablet. These allow you to explore the garden’s treasures at your own pace. The four different routes are posted at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes: simply follow the guide, or—if you prefer—lose yourself in the garden’s paths.
These botanical fact sheets provide a variety of information about the plant you scan, such as a description, its uses, and its habitat. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn more about the flora around us!
The Garden's Five Connected Paths
For now, there are five connected trails within the Jardin des Plantes. These may change over time thanks to your collaboration.
The SMART’BOTA Trail
The second connected trail at the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier, and the first trail designed for educational purposes, it was created in 2018 for Tela Botanica’s introductory MOOC on botany of which Denis serves as the course coordinator. The course aims to introduce enthusiasts to botany. It features about sixty species and introduces you to the main plant families.
The SMART’PHARMA Trail
An extension of the first “SMART’BOTA” trail; this trail was created for students at the Montpellier School of Pharmacy. Indeed, a wide variety of plants can be used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes. This trail allows students students to combine the theoretical aspects of their courses with practical ones by directly observing the plants within the Garden. This educational trail is also accessible to everyone. It features approximately sixty plant species.
The "Remarkable Trees" Trail
This trail, created in 2014, is the oldest trail in the Jardin des Plantes. It allows you to discover all the secrets of the Jardin des Plantes’s tall trees. It’s also the only trail you can explore without your smartphone, as it features information panels, but feel free to scan the QR codes on the signs to unlock all the secrets of botany! This interactive trail features 25 tree species selected from among the garden’s most remarkable and oldest trees.
The HERBES FOLLES Trail
This trail, created for Tela Botanica’s “Herbes Folles” MOOC (the second edition is scheduled for this fall!), aims to help you rediscover these plants that are pejoratively referred to as “weeds.” They, too, have their benefits, and beyond their drawbacks—which we certainly don’t deny—they also play an important role in our environment. The wild herbs in the garden invite you to reflect on issues of biodiversity. This trail will help you see these “weeds” in a whole new light…
The " OBSERVATOIRE DES SAISONS" Trail
The last trail is somewhat unique, as it is part of a citizen science. Get involved in this CNRS program by observing the 12 species along the trail. Its goal is also to raise awareness about global warming by introducing us to phenology (the observation of periodic events, in this case involving plants). At the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes, you can ask for a specially designed form where you can record your observations. This data will help scientists better understand and monitor climate change and its associated challenges.
And for those who are curious, check out the app
If you’d like to explore Montpellier’s Jardin des Plantes further using digital tools, you can download the SMART’ FLORE app on all your Android devices. The app offers:
- Trails near you
- Plants geolocated to the nearest meter
- Access to all the botanical profiles created as part of this collaborative project
The SPES (Primary Care, Environment, and Health) program is a training initiative organized by the University Department of General Practice at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine and the Avicenne University Multidisciplinary Health Center in Cabestany. A one-day training session for general practice residents, as well as a public lecture, will take place on September 9, 2021.
The Origins of the Project
It is part of the call for proposals launched by the Occitanie Regional Health Agency (ARS) as part of the 3rd Regional Health and Environment Plan, of which it is one of the selected projects. In particular, it aims to increase awareness of environmental health among citizens and healthcare professionals.
Project Organization
To that end, it is organized in three stages:
Learn more about the SPES program
Meeting with the Academic Advisor
Dr. François Carbonnel, an associate professor at the Schools of General Medicine within the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine and a general practitioner at the Avicenne MSPU, has been selected as the winner of the call for proposals organized by the Occitanie Regional Health Agency (ARS).
Why did you decide to launch this Primary Care, Environment, and Health training program?
The environment can pose risks to our societies and to our health. This training program helps raise awareness among our colleagues about what environmental health is. We want to educate them about this field, which is still relatively unknown.
What is the purpose of this new training program?
Through this training, future general practitioners will first be able to identify environmental health risks so that they can treat them. Second, they will be able to predict and prevent them.
Who is this training course intended for?
This training program is primarily intended for residents and faculty in general practice. The goal is for this program to become a sustainable and useful resource so that we can offer it on a broader scale and ensure that environmental health issues are addressed across all regions.
September 9
The event will consist of two parts: the first part will be dedicated to training residents and faculty in general practice. The second part, open to the general public, will feature a lecture.
Here is the schedule for these two games:
Schedule for the day for interns
Conference Program for the General Public
Please note that this program is subject to change depending on the public health situation.
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:
Check out our selection of photos from the day!
