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MUSE: A Look Back at Dr. Fares Gouzi’s Award-Winning Project, “Digital Laboratory for Preclinical Sciences”

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In 2018, Dr. Fares GOUZI participated in the MUSE call for proposals, which aimed to support the pedagogical transformation of educational programs. He was selected as a winner for his project titled “Digital Laboratory for Preclinical Sciences.”

 

MUSE “Take-Off”—what is it?

The MUSE project “ Montpellier University of Excellence ” brings together 16 institutions around a shared goal: to establish in Montpellier a research-intensive, thematically focused university that is internationally recognized for its impact in fields related to agriculture, the environment, and health—a university that will serve as a close academic partner for all consortium members, one they can be proud to be associated with.

Through these “Take Off” calls for proposals, it supports the educational transformation strategy of the institutions and components of the MUSE consortium. Over the past three years, I-SITE MUSE has raised 6 M€ to support educational innovations through this program. The “Preclinical Digital Sciences Laboratory” project is one of the projects selected for Take-Off #1. Learn more about it in this article!

Dr. Gouzi's project is in line with MUSE's goals

Dr. Gouzi participated in and was a winner of MUSE’s Take Off 1 program, which aims to support educational transformation. To better understand Dr. Gouzi’s project, one must first understand what preclinical sciences are. These preclinical disciplines form the foundation of thefirst cycle of health studies. There are seven of them: Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Biophysics, Physiology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry… and they are studied during thesecond andthird years of health studies.

Before Dr. Gouzi’s project was implemented, preclinical subjects were primarily taught through lectures. These lectures accounted for 77% of the students’ coursework in these subjects.

Watch the video to learn more

 

Teachers at the Heart of the Project

To carry out his project, Dr. Gouzi, who also teaches physiology, enlisted the help of his fellow doctors and faculty members. Together, they created the Reflection Group for the Teaching of Preclinical Health Sciences (GRESP), bringing together a dozen volunteer faculty members. This GRESP met twice a month for several hours over the course of a year to discuss the project together.

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A Reorganization Plan

As mentioned earlier, lectures played a significant role in health studies education. The GRESP project aims to reorganize the curriculum and incorporate more practical work and guided instruction. To implement the project, the faculty selected the course unit titled “Respiratory Systems,” which is taught in the second year of the health studies program. The ultimate goal is to develop a curriculum that combines active learning with a multidisciplinary approach.

 

But then, what is it? :

 

  • Active Learning

    Active learning aims to engage students in their learning process. Instead of simply listening to and absorbing information, students reflect, experiment, take notes, and interact with one another as well as with the instructor. This approach requires organizing students into smaller groups. That is why, as part of the GRESP project, the proportion of lectures has been reduced from 77% to 34% to make room for more hands-on activities and guided instruction.

  • Interdisciplinarity

    Interdisciplinarity involves bringing together the work of several disciplines on a single subject. In the case of the GREPS project, this was achieved through a complete reorganization of the various courses in the “Respiratory Systems” course unit. As a result, students no longer study the seven preclinical disciplines separately but rather simultaneously. The courses have been organized by organ system, and each discipline is addressed simultaneously through a specific organ.

A lengthy implementation process

 

To implement this project from a technical standpoint, GREPSmembers made numerous changes:

• Asmentionedearlier, they firstadjusted the ratios of the different types of courses, significantly reducing the number of lecture hours and replacing them with lab sessions and tutorials. However, the total number of hours remained unchanged so as not to increase the students’ workload and to comply with the current reform.

• Then they revised the course content to incorporate more active learning and interdisciplinary approaches. To this end, several new measures were implemented:

  • The development of instructional scenarios for the various topics covered in the “Respiratory System” course.

  • Thanks to the teachers’ creativity, they were also able to implement digital tools that illustrate various scenarios (e.g., VisibleBody: a digital tool that displays a 3D model of the human body where each body part can be removed, analyzed, and dissected, allowing students to engage in hands-on anatomy practice online for free).

  • Creating a space on Moodle: a space that follows the structure organized by learning objectives and allows students to work from home on a regular basis.

  • The use of non-digital tools, such as models, for example, to help students understand the concept more easily than with a diagram.

  • The use of videos: e.g., a live demonstration of syncope; students must analyze what happened to determine what caused the syncope. Afterward, they test their hypotheses using the software provided to them.

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A Meaningful Educational Transformation

  • The objectives of this project are to help students develop skills in preclinical sciences by introducing them to scientific reasoning and the experimental process, as well as by encouraging them to think critically and understand concepts in a more dynamic way.

  • Another goal for the project participants was to restore meaning and coherence to preclinical science education. They wanted to create a logical learning path from which students could gain more knowledge.

But then, does it actually work?

 

 

A project that has been underway since 2019

This project, which has been underway since 2019 at theMontpellier-NîmesSchool of Medicine, has made it possible to achieve many other things:

  • First, this project is a pilot program for hybrid learning. Although this was not the primary objective from the outset, the courses offered in this academic unit are delivered bothremotelyand in person. In light of the current health crisis, it serves as an example of how to redesign courses to incorporate a hybrid format.
  • At the same time, this project serves as a pilot for the new reform. In fact, the new reform regarding admission to health studies (PASS/LAS)has led to changes in the second and third years. If the effectiveness of active learning and interdisciplinary approaches can be demonstrated, this model could be replicated in other academic units, other faculties, or even other degree programs.
  • Finally, from a scientific perspective, the evaluations that have been or will be conducted will help demonstrate the educational value of such a project.

 

Dr. Gouzi's First Publication on Education

Dr. Gouzi's Second Publication on Education

Contact Dr. Gouzi

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New book by Professor Dedet: Epidemics: From the Black Death to COVID-19.

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Professor Jean-Pierre Dedet is a physician and microbiologist. He has been a professor emeritus at the University of Montpellier’s School of Medicine since 2010. Following the publication last year of his book *800 Years of Medical Education in Montpellier: The Oldest School of Medicine in the Western World,” published last year to mark the 800th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Dedet is back with his new book, “Epidemic: From the Black Death to COVID-19”*, which explores various epidemics throughout history.

The book:

Professor Dedet’s new book*, published by Dunod (EKHO series), has been available since April 2021.

This book recounts the history of the greatest epidemics, placing them in their broader scientific and historical context. It also offers us an opportunity to reflect on how epidemics arise and on the possibility of anticipating them. The book includes a foreword written by Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Read an excerpt

 

An Interview with Jean-Pierre Dedet, Professor Emeritus at the Faculty and author of the book:

 

In this new book, you address the topic of epidemics. Why did you decide to tackle this subject?

This book is a reprint of an earlier work titled *Epidemics: From the Black Death to the A/H1N1 Flu*, published by Dunod in 2010. In light of the current health crisis, this earlier book has sparked renewed interest. Dunod then offered to republish the book and asked me to discuss the current epidemic, which I gladly accepted.

 

How is the topic of epidemics addressed in your book?

This book takes a two-pronged approach: first, it examinesthe history of epidemics from a scientific perspective; second, it highlights scientific advances in the field of epidemiology throughout history. But it also examines epidemics in historical context: What are the human, sociological, economic, and cultural consequences of an epidemic? How do past epidemics continue to influence the present? What factors contribute to the emergence of epidemics? How have they evolved throughout history? What is their current status?

 

Who is this book intended for?

This book is intended for the general public. Epidemics and their histories are explained in simple terms so that the book is accessible to all readers. The goal is to make the subject more accessible and to help the public gain a broader perspective on epidemics in general and COVID-19 in particular.

 

You asked Françoise Barré-Sinoussi to write the foreword. Why did you do that? 

I worked at the Pasteur Institute for 20 years, which allowed me to meet many people in the field. I had already consulted Luc Montagnier for my book*Microbiology: From Its Origins to Emerging Diseases*,published in 2007. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi specializes in the AIDS epidemic, for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. So it seemed obvious to me to ask her to contribute. This book serves as a sort of bridge between my career at the Pasteur Institute and my time in Montpellier!

 

What are your plans for the future?

I am currently starting to write my next book, which will focus on vaccines and vaccination. This book will also be aimed at the general public.

*Professor Dedet's new book is available for €8.90 in bookstores and online.

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COVID-19 – Guidelines for the Faculty’s Operations During April 2021

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Following government announcements, France is once again subject to strict restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 for the entire month of April 2021. These measures are affecting the faculty’s normal operations. Please find the details regarding these new arrangements below.

Exams:

  • Exams

    The national health-related degree exams that were scheduled to be held in person will continue to be held in person, in accordance with the exemption permitted by the new decree of April 2, 2021. This applies to the PASS exams on April 22 and 23 and the exams for disciplinary minors on May 7, 10, and 11. They will therefore take place as scheduled and in person (in accordance with the exemptions authorized by the government). However, this does not apply to the DU and DIU exams, which will be held remotely.

  • Mock Exams

    The practice exams organized by the PASS tutoring programs are moving entirely online.

    • These exams will take place as scheduled on April 10 for the PASS exams and on April 28, 29, and 30 for the PACES exams.
    • The exam topics and forms will be available on Moodle during exam times, following the same procedure as the quizzes held throughout the school year.
    • Flexible schedules are always available for those who have requested them from Handiversité
    • Students must register using this form by April 7 for the PASS program and by April 18 for the PACES program:https://forms.gle/waJMSQYD8BzN2d5o7
Decree of April 2, 2021

 

The lessons:

  • Organization

    Classes will continue under the same guidelines that were in effect previously, namely that in-person attendance is permitted for up to 20% of the faculty’s total capacity. In classrooms, health and safety guidelines and preventive measures must be followed (maximum 50% of classroom capacity).

  • Instructions

    Students should refer to the instructions from the academic affairs offices for their respective programs, which are regularly sent to them by email. Please find the directory of these offices below.

Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Office:med-scol-1-2@umontpellier.fr

PASS/PACES Office:

PACES Contact:paces-bureau@umontpellier.fr

PASS Contact:pass-bureau@umontpellier.fr

Undergraduate Office (DFGSM):med-scol-dfgsm-mtp@umontpellier.fr

Graduate Studies Office (DFASM): med-scol-dfasm-mtp@umontpellier.fr

Office of Cross-Curricular Education: 

CESP Contact: med-cesp@umontpellier.fr

Contact Passerelles:med-passerelles@umontpellier.fr

International Relations Contact:med-ri@umontpellier.fr

Office of Graduate Medical Studies:  medecine-theses@umontpellier.fr

FMC, DPC, DU, DIU Office: med-fmc-dpc@umontpellier.fr

How the University Libraries Operate:

Library operations will continue as usual. The libraries close at 6:45 p.m., before the curfew.

  • Access

    Access to the university libraries is limited to borrowing and returning materials and equipment, as well as individual study on site. Accessto group study rooms is therefore temporarily suspended;

  • Reservations

    Access is by appointment only: users must therefore reserve a time slot for borrowing or returning items or a study space, either through Affluences or by email, depending on the library in question.

    Reservations on Affluences for the UPM Medical Library Reservations on Affluences for the Nîmes Medical Library Reservations by email for the Historical Medicine Library

 

Important Information

  • Written confirmation of your appointment (sent by email) is required to enter the university library. This, along with your student ID andyour travel exemption certificate, will serve as proof of the necessity of your visit.
  • Any student who must come to campus for one of the reasons listed above must present a completedtravel authorization form (reason 1) and carry their student ID card to verify their student status in case of a check.
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PASS-LAS: An Update on Available Spots in Medicine and Midwifery for 2021–22

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PASS and LAS students: In this article, you’ll find a message from Dean Mondain regarding the available spots in DFGSM2 (second year of medical school) for the upcoming academic year. You’ll also find an update on the available spots in midwifery. 

An Update on Places in Maieutics

A Message from the Dean (School of Medicine)
Download the maieutic summary
Download the letter

Key Points – MEDICINE Program

 

  • Regarding enrollment in the DFGSM2 (MEDICINE) program for the 2021–22 academic year

    320 spots will be available in DFGSM2 (MEDICINE)for the 2021–22 academic year, including:

    • 172 spots for PACES repeat students
    • 148 spots for PASS, LAS, and bridge programs . 70% of these 148 spots are reserved for PASS students.

    Update as of April 7, 2021: One additional spot is available in medicine, allocated to the PASS.

  • Regarding repeating the PASS

    Students are not allowed to repeat the PASS program. 

    However, you can apply for the MMOP program a second time during LAS 2 or LAS 3 if you have the required ECTS credits.

  • Regarding the success rate for PASS students transitioning to the MEDICINE program

    The minimum pass rate is 5.8%

    • This rate is higher than that of first-time PASS applicants in 2019–2020, which was 5.6%
    • This minimum rate would correspond to an unlikely scenario: that is, if all students enrolled in the PASS program were to apply to medical school.

    This minimum rate is guaranteed and can only go up.

    The final acceptance rate will not be known with certainty until after the MMOP application phase, which will take place at a later date, depending on the preferences of all students.

 

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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – Discover the ASMM

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After Othofaso a few days ago, it’s now time for ASMM, the Montpellier Medical School Sports Association! Today we’re meeting with Amandine, the vice president in charge of communications, who’s here to tell us more!

 

Could you tell us a little about your organization? What is its mission?

The Montpellier Medical Sports Association (ASMM) is an organization founded about ten years ago with the goal of promoting sports among medical students in a friendly atmosphere. While this objective has remained unchanged over the years, the ASMM has evolved, notably by welcoming PACES (soon to be PASS-LAS) and midwifery students.Our association allows health sciences students to reconnect with sports—which are often neglected during their studies—in a friendly and relaxed setting. These moments are especially important for PACES/PASS/LAS students, who face considerable pressure regarding their entrance exams. The entire team is therefore there to listen to them, provide moral support, and offer a friendly outlet. This year’s goal is to open membership to other health-related programs, particularly students in physical therapy and dentistry.

 

What activities do you carry out throughout the year? Can you tell us about them?

Throughout the year, we hold two sessions per week: one exclusively for PACES/PASS/LAS students and the other for medical and midwifery students. The content of our sessions varies based on the members’ preferences. Sessions often consist of exercises focused on endurance or strength training, as well as a more recreational component featuring team sports like ULTIMATE.

We also organize activities outside of class: canoeing, beach volleyball, trampoline, pétanque, laser tag, indoor soccer…

 

Why and how can I join your organization?

Joining our association gives students access to our sessions and sports events all year round. Membership costs 5€ for PACES, LAS, PASS, and second- and third-year medical and midwifery students. Registration is free for students in higher years. You can sign up at any time throughout the year, either online via the Pumpkin app or in person at the start of a session or before an event: it couldn’t be easier—just download the app and create an account using the code ASMM.

 

Can you tell us a little about the 2020–21 executive committee election?

A new executive board is elected internally each year. It is composed primarily of third-year medical students, as well as one midwifery student. The current executive board consists of:

  • Tristan Georger: President
  • Juliette Cuminal: Secretary
  • Cécile Burgalieres: Treasurer
  • Romane Barbier and Nicolas Rouvière: Vice Presidents in Charge of Partnerships
  • Pietro Rosso: Vice President in Charge of Sessions
  • Aurélien Clamens: Vice President of Communications, Sage-Femme
  • Amandine Sautel and Matthieu Branchereau: Vice Presidents in Charge of Medical Communications

 

COVID-19 Update

The current health crisis has led us to rethink our sessions, particularly by no longer offering team sports. We have also divided participants into groups of 10, then 6, to limit the spread of the virus and protect our members. Safety measures (wearing masks, using hand sanitizer) are also strictly enforced during our sessions and events. We also prioritize outdoor activities, such as our running sessions. We’re also working with partner sports facilities to offer small-group activities to our members, which they can enjoy whenever they want (bowling, rock climbing, escape rooms, laser tag, etc.). We’ve also launched live yoga sessions on Instagram, which help balance student well-being with the need to limit group activities.

How can I contact you on social media?

Instagram: tim_asmm

Facebook: tim asmm

Website: ASMM Association

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COVID-19 – Guidelines for the Faculty’s Operations During the Second Lockdown

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As of October 30, 2020, France is once again under a nationwide lockdown. This has impacted the Faculty’s operations, but unlike during the last lockdown, the Faculty will not be closing its doors. Please find the guidelines regarding these new operating procedures below.

 

Last updated: 11/05/20 – 9:38 a.m.

The Faculty Is Not Closing Its Doors

Unlike during the first lockdown, the university will not close its doors.

Services will continue to be provided in person, and some service counters will be open by appointment (please contact the relevant department to schedule an appointment).

During remote work, services will continue to operate as usual, and all departments can be reached by email (see the directory below).

Places in Montpellier

 

How Classes Work

 

  • EVERY STUDENT AND STAFF MEMBER HAS A ZOOM ACCOUNT

    Every student and faculty member at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine has a Zoom license provided by the University of Montpellier. 

    To attend classes, meetings, or tutoring sessions, simply create your Zoom account 💻 using your university email address: prenom.nom@umontpellier.fr for staff and faculty, or prenom.nom@etu.umontpellier.fr for students.

    ZOOM UM License

  • FIFTH-GRADERS SWITCH TO DISTANCE LEARNING

    Lectures will be held entirely online starting Monday, November 2. This change also applies to the ECNi preparation sessions. ⚠️ No students will be allowed to attend lectures in person at the faculty. ⚠️

    Classes will be held on Zoom. The lecture schedules will remain the same as originally planned. A virtual room has been created for each lecture hall. Simply log in to the virtual room corresponding to the physical room originally listed on the schedule. The links to the virtual rooms will be sent to each class via email. 📧

  • ED CLASSES ARE GOING ONLINE

    Tutorials will be held entirely online starting Monday, November 2. ⚠️ No students will be allowed to come to the faculty in person to attend a tutorial. ⚠️

    Classes will be held on Zoom. The schedules for the extracurricular activities will remain the same as originally planned. A virtual room has been created for each extracurricular activity room. Simply log in to the virtual room corresponding to the physical room originally listed on the schedule. The links to the virtual rooms will be sent to each class via email. 📧

  • TUTORING SESSIONS ARE NOW BEING HELD REMOTELY

    Tutoring sessions will be held entirely online starting Monday, November 2. ⚠️ No students will be allowed to come to the school in person to attend a tutoring session. ⚠️

    The sessions will be held on Zoom. The tutoring groups will post details about their new sessions directly on their usual social media channels. Be sure to follow them!

    • ATSM (Montpellier—ADV)
    • ATP (Montpellier – Flahault)
    • TSN (Nîmes)

  • SOME PRACTICAL COURSES WILL CONTINUE TO BE HELD IN PERSON

    Certain lab sessions that are essential to students’ education will continue to be held in person under a special exemption. Non-essential lab sessions will be postponed to a later date or canceled.

    The students in question will be provided with a special travel permit, which they must carry with them in case they are stopped during their trip.

    ⚠️ Only students with this certificate will be allowed to enter the campus to attend their lab session. ⚠️ Students participating in these lab sessions will be notified by email. 📧

    Practical sessions will be conducted in strict compliance with health and safety guidelines: masks are required 😷, hands must be washed regularly, social distancing measures must be followed, and the capacity of the facilities will be reduced to 50% of their original capacity.

 

How the University Libraries and Study Rooms Operate

BU: Access by reservation only

After a temporary closure to reorganize their visitor policies, the UM university libraries will reopen on Thursday, November 5, 2020, subject to certain conditions:

  • ⚠️ Access to the university libraries is limited to borrowing and returning materials and equipment, as well as individual study on site. Access to group study rooms is therefore temporarily suspended;
  • ⚠️ Access is by appointment only: users must therefore reserve a borrowing/return time slot or a study space, either through Affluences or by email, depending on the library in question
Reservations on Affluences for the UPM Medical Library Reservations on Affluences for the Nîmes Medical Library Reservations by email for the Historical Medicine Library

⚡ For reservations made by email, please indicate the reason for your visit: borrowing/returning materials or working on-site. Please note: Written confirmation of your appointment (sent by email) is required to enter the library. This, along with your student ID and the travel exemption certificate (available byclicking HERE), will serve as proof of your visit.

⚠️ A limited number of spots for individual study on campus are reserved for D4 students preparing for their ECNi exams, as well as for PASS/PACES students ⚠️

Due to the lockdown, extended hours in the evenings and on weekends have been suspended. However, all services remain available within the university libraries, provided that health measures and protective measures and equipment are followed: access to materials, use of self-service computers, printing/copying/scanning, Wi-Fi, interlibrary loans, and unrestricted borrowing and returns, etc. Librarians are available to answer questions online at boomerang.biu-montpellier.fr

 

Workrooms

⚡ More information on how study rooms will operate during the lockdown will be posted in this article soon.

 

How Thesis Defense Presentations Work

The format of thesis defenses has been modified: only the candidate will be permitted to defend their thesis in person, before the committee, in the traditional Salle des Actes of the Historic Building. A personalized exemption certificate allowing travel will be provided to the candidate.

📧 More information will be provided at a later date via email to the residents concerned.

 

How Internships Work

Semiology courses have been suspended until further notice in Montpellier and Nîmes.

The DFASM1, 2, and 3 clinical rotations will continue as scheduled; the affected hospital students will continue their training in full within the hospital departments.

For all students who may come into contact with patients infected with SARS-CoV-19, it is important to note that strict adherence to preventive measures during their clinical rotations is an effective way to protect themselves against the risk of infection.

The continuation of health services is currently under discussion and review by the Regional Education Office. More information will be available soon.

⚡ More information on how internships and the health services will operate during the lockdown will be posted in this article soon.

 

How Exams Work

In-person exams will proceed as scheduled. Students will be provided with a personalized travel exemption certificate. Details regarding the exam arrangements will be communicated directly to the affected students via email 📧

The interregional ECN exams (DFASM3) will take place as scheduled on November 20, 2020; the exams will be administered remotely. The exam schedule and organizational details will be sent via email 📧

 

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Medical Degree Conferment Ceremony – September 26, 2020

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As it does every year, the School of Medicine—and more specifically, the ANIMN association—is organizing the graduation ceremony for sixth-year students. On September 26, students who have passed their residency exam will gather in the Cour d’Honneur to celebrate in a joyful and festive atmosphere, while adhering to health guidelines.

 

Special considerations related to the health situation

Due to the current health situation, the ceremony will be held under special conditions this year. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance, including faculty, students, and family members. To minimize large gatherings, the diploma presentations will be held in four separate groups. Additionally, as a one-time exception, there will be no campus tour this year.

What's on the agenda

 

  • 9:00 a.m. - Welcome

    Reception for the graduating class and official guests in the faculty’s Cour d’honneur.
    Musical entertainment by the Medley bands.
    Coffee and beverages.

  • 10:00–11:00 a.m. Speech

    General addresses by the Dean, the University President, the Mayor, representatives of the Medical Association, the President of ANIMN, and the valedictorians from Montpellier and Nîmes.

    Games and prizes provided by ANIMN's partners.

  • 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Photo

    Group photo of the graduating class with the Dean at the Jardin des Plantes.

  • Starting at 1:00 p.m.: Graduation ceremony by group

    Graduation ceremony for the students, who will be divided into four groups, along with their families and friends.

    1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. First group: the Nîmes class
    2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Second group
    4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Third group
    5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Fourth group

Check out our selection of photos from the day!

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Professor Aguilar Martinez actively assisted ANIMN in preparing for this ceremony

Class of 2020

Class of 2020 - Medicine, Montpellier-Nîmes

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The Dean and Our 2020 Majors: Jean-Roch and Emma

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Dr. Cathala (CDOM) Calls on Doctors to Take the Oath Again

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Mr. Christian Assaf (Occitanie Region)

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Mr. Michaël Delafosse (Montpellier City Hall and Metropolitan Area)

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Mr. Philippe Augé (President of the UM)

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2020 Graduating Class Overview

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Thank you to the ANIMN Executive Committee for this outstanding event!
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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – Discover ANIMN, the Association of New Residents!

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Our series introducing local organizations is back! Today, we sat down with Léa Savater, President of ANIMN, the Association of New Residents in Montpellier-Nîmes!

 

Could you tell us a little about your organization? What is its mission?

The Montpellier-Nîmes Association of New Residents (ANIMN) was founded in 2009 and is dedicated to organizing the graduation ceremony for sixth-year medical students at
the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine.

Can you tell us more about this event?

This event, a central part of the faculty’s calendar, provides an opportunity to congratulate students who have just taken the ECNi (National Computerized Ranking Exam). Following this exam, students choose their
specialty and the city where they will practice. The graduation ceremony is usually held at the Jardin des Plantes in the presence of the faculty’s teaching staff, the Dean, the University President, the Mayor, and representatives of the Medical Board. On this occasion, each student is presented with their graduation sash and diploma in front of their family and friends. It is a deeply moving and joyful occasion. Afterward, the evening continues with a gala in the Cour d’honneur of the Faculty’s Historic Building for a final festive celebration between students and their families. This year, due to health restrictions, the ceremony will simply take place in the Cour d’honneur of the Historic Building on September 26.


 

Why did you join the organization as an individual member? What does your organization offer students?

This gathering gives our students a chance to come together one last time before each of them moves on to the city of their choice. This event is marked by a spirit of goodwill and allows us to celebrate the end of a chapter together. This year is all the more special as we will be celebrating the 800th graduating class of the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine; it is an incredible opportunity to experience this moment in a building so steeped in history.

How can I contact ANIMN?

Facebook: Montpellier-Nîmes New Residents Association

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Start of the 2020–21 School Year: Dates and Special Arrangements

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Welcome—or welcome back—to the Faculty! Our doors are finally reopening for our students. Below are the start dates and details for the new semester for our various programs.

Coronavirus-Related Measures

Due to the health crisis, we would like to remind you that masks are required on all faculty premises. We also ask our students and visitors to follow safety guidelines. Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance to all our locations.

 

PASS and PACES

 

 PASS

  • Orientation meeting on September 4 at 9:00 a.m. on all campuses (ADV, Flahault, Nîmes)
  • Classes begin on September 7 at 8:00 a.m.

 

PACES (repeat students)

  • Orientation meeting on September 1 at 1:00 p.m. on all campuses (ADV, Flahault, Nîmes)
  • Tutorials begin on September 7

 

Medicine Program – Montpellier

 

Undergraduate Program
  • DFGSM2: Classes begin on August 24
  • DFGSM3: Classes begin on August 25

 

Graduate School
  • DFASM1: First day of class on August 31 at 10 a.m., UPM lecture hall
  • DFASM2: First day of class on September 3 at 10:30 a.m., UPM lecture hall
  • DFASM3: First day of class on September 3 at 2:00 p.m., UPM lecture hall

 

Medicine Program – Nîmes

 

Undergraduate Program
  • DFGSM2: Classes begin on August 24 at 9:00 a.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
  • DFGSM3: First day of class on August 25, 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2

>> AFGSU from August 31 to September 10, 2020.

Graduate School
  • DFASM1 : Back to school on September 1 at 9 a.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
    • Course selection at 10:30 a.m. in Lecture Hall 1
  • DFASM2 : Back to school on September 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
    • Course selection at 3:30 p.m. at Le Châlet
  • DFASM3 : Back to school on September 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
    • Course selection at 5:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1

>> Start of hospital internships: September 7, 2020

 

Maieutic Track – Montpellier

Undergraduate Program
  • DFGSMa2: Classes begin on August 24
  • DFGSMa3: Classes begin on August 24
Graduate School
  • DFASMa1: Start of the school year on August 24
  • DFASMa2: Start of the school year on October 12

 

Maieutic Track – Nîmes

 

Undergraduate Program
  • DFGSMa2: First day of class on August 24, 9:00 a.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
  • DFGSMa3: First day of class on August 25, 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2

>> Nursing internship from August 31 to September 17, 2020.

Graduate School
  • DFASMa1: First day of class on August 31 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 434 A
  • DFASMa2: First day of class onAugust 31 , 8:00 a.m. in Room 434 A

 

Paramedical Programs

 

Speech Therapy
  • Back-to-school meeting on September 1; classes begin on September 3
  • 5th Grade: School starts on September 1
Orthoptics
  • Back-to-School Meeting on September 11
  • 3rd grade: school starts on September 11

 

Master's in Health

 

Gerontology
  • Master's in Gerontology: Management and Coordination of Services and Facilities: The semester begins on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
  • Master's in Gerontology: Monday, October 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
SHS
  • Master's in Social Sciences and Humanities: The semester begins on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.in the Bonaventure-Laurens (BH) room
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#OrganizationOfTheWeek – A Look at ADEMMOOS

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Last week, we met with the Association Carabins Montpelliéraine to learn more about student life for medical students. Today, Salomé Duteurtre, the Student Vice Dean, is answering our questions!

In a nutshell, what is ADEMMOOS?

ADEMMOOS is the Association of Student Representatives from Montpellier-Nîmes in the fields of Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, Orthoptics, and Midwifery. It brings together nearly 40 elected student representatives from the various programs. 

We work every day to:

  • in Interprofessionalism : all of the faculty’s academic programs are represented;
  • in Intersite, through a collaboration between residents of Montpellier and Nîmes;
  • for Represent all students in the UFR in dealings with the administration, the faculty, and the university hospital.

What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year? 

Above all, our year is shaped by our student advocacy efforts.

As such, we are represented on two major councils within the faculty:

  • The Academic Council facilitates collaboration among the various stakeholders in the faculty (faculty members, administrative staff, and students) regarding the programs offered by the UFR. Topics discussed include assessment methods and the evaluation of teaching materials. 
  • The Management Council is the faculty’s decision-making body, which votes on and reviews the internal regulations, the budget, agreements entered into by the faculty, and educational programs.

 

Our goal, therefore, is to give students a voice, often by conducting surveys that allow us to carefully gather their opinions and positions on the various issues that arise during the academic year. 

In addition, we are also carrying out a number of projects to improve our training conditions. For example, several of our initiatives focus on health promotion:

  • Improving student well-being in all its forms is one of our priorities. Given the difficulty and demands of our programs, some students may find themselves struggling; we strive to support them and refer them to resources that can help.
  • We are raising awareness about the flu vaccine to encourage students—future healthcare professionals—to get vaccinated. In particular, we organized a vaccination day on the faculty campus. 

We also support initiatives aimed at enhancing student life on campus. We participate in Open House events and European Heritage Days to lead tours and engage with the public. In addition, we help design and develop living and workspaces.

We keep students informed about the latest news from the faculty; for example, during the COVID-19 crisis, we kept them regularly updated on the situation and changes to our programs.

We help medical interns choose their specialties through the Forum du Futur Interne (FFI), which we organize in collaboration with the Languedoc-Roussillon Interns' Union.

Finally, we work with all of the faculty’s student organizations:

  • We support student-led support and educational initiatives: PACES tutoring, tutoring for upper-level medical and midwifery students, iECN prep workshops…
  • We participate in student representation at the local level (AGEM) and at the national level through our respective academic program associations.

What does the association offer students?

Our organization promotes several things:

  • the support and the representation of all students enrolled in the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine at the University of Montpellier;
  • the promotion of improving student life (in terms of the quality of studies and educational offerings) within the UFR by establishing an ongoing dialogue between students, their elected representatives, and student organizations—across all programs—belonging to the UFR;
  • the gathering of students from the various departments within the UFR, particularly through the development of joint student initiatives, in order to transcend the divisions inherent in the different degree programs and foster mutual inspiration by leveraging the synergy of diverse skills.

Furthermore, students are not required to make any financial contributions. Simply being enrolled in the UFR allows students to participate in all the activities offered by our association.

A few words about the 2020–2021 executive board?

Our association's executive board is made up of students—whether or not they are elected UFR representatives—who are appointed for a one-year term from October to October to coordinate the team of student representatives.

The 2020–2021 term of office will begin this summer: please feel free to contact the current board if you’re interested in any of the positions!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about student representation!

 

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