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Once again this year, the School of Medicine will open its doors at its campuses in Nîmes and Montpellier (Arnaud De Villeneuve) for a one-day event on Saturday, February 11, 2023. This event will give our prospective students the opportunity to meet our faculty, our academic advisors, and our current students enrolled in medical and paramedical programs.
A Day Exploring Our Two Main Campuses
Open to everyone—parents, high school students, and college students considering a change of major—this event will be held on our two main campuses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
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MONTPELLIER CAMPUS
641 Doyen Gaston Giraud Avenue
34090 MONTPELLIER
NÎMES CAMPUS
186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes
30900 NÎMES
What's on the agenda
Come join us for our Faculty of Medicine Open House (no pre-registration required)!
During the event, you’ll be able to:
- Ask our students, faculty, and academic administrative staff your questions
- Attend conferences
- Find documentation
- Visit our campuses in Montpellier and Nîmes
To make sure you don't miss anything on the day's schedule, click here!
And to learn all about the Open House events at UM, click here: https://www.umontpellier.fr/articles/journee-portes-ouvertes-de-lum
As it does every year, the Faculty of Medicine will open its doors at its campuses in Nîmes and Montpellier (ADV) for one day, on Saturday, February 12, 2022. This event will give our prospective students the opportunity to meet our faculty, our academic advisors, and our current students enrolled in medical and paramedical programs.
COVID-19 Update
As of now, the event is still scheduled to take place and will be held in accordance with current government guidelines.
– Last updated: January 6, 2022
A Day Exploring Our Two Main Campuses
Open to everyone—parents, high school students, and college students considering a change of major—this event will be held on our two main campuses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Add Content Here
MONTPELLIER CAMPUS
641 Doyen Gaston Giraud Avenue
34090 MONTPELLIER
NÎMES CAMPUS
186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes
30900 NÎMES
What's on the agenda
Come join us at our Faculty Open House! During the event, you’ll be able to:
- Ask our students, professors, and academic administrative staff your questions
- Attend conferences
- Find documentation
And to make sure you don't miss a thing about our Faculty's program for the day, check out our Open House page!
To learn everything about Open House events at UM (and thus about all of its departments), visit this page:https://www.umontpellier.fr/articles/journee-portes-ouvertes-de-lum
Earlier this week, we metwith the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association. Today, we’re staying in Montpellier for our meeting with Kévin Vidal, the president of AMEO!
In a nutshell, what is AMEO?
AMEO is the Association of Orthoptics Students in Montpellier. It was founded in 2009 and aims to organize activities for orthoptics students through a variety of events. Through AMEO, we also represent students within the federations to which we belong— the AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students) and the FFEO (French Federation of Orthoptics Students)—in order to defend their rights as students and ensure the quality of their education within the various governing bodies.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
Throughout the year, we organize various types of events:
- Team-building events such as parties or group activities, as well as team-building weekends for new classes, an end-of-year gala, and a farewell party for recent graduates
- Events focused on “prevention, solidarity, and citizenship,”such as fundraising drives for Pink October, the Telethon, or Sidaction.
- As orthoptics students, we are in contact with the Valentin Haüy Association, an organization that advocates for the rights of people with visual impairments, provides them with training and access to employment, helps restore and develop their independence, and also offers cultural, sports, and recreational activities accessible to people with visual impairments.
AMEO also supports students throughout their studies and helps them transition into the workforce by sharing job openings with future graduates so they can enter the job market. Through these partners, AMEO also enables students to purchase orthoptic equipment at reduced prices by offering discounts or organizing group orders for educational materials.
Why did you personally choose the Orthoptics program, and what does the association offer students in this program?
Personally, I chose this field because the profession of orthoptist offers many opportunities. Patients come in all ages, and the conditions and rehabilitation methods are very diverse. For example, an orthoptist may work with premature infants or children with visual exploration issues, or with cases of atypical conditions such as shaken baby syndrome. We can also work with older adults who have AMD or other eye conditions that cause significant functional impairment and, in some cases, require low-vision rehabilitation, as well as with people who simply need glasses or orthoptic rehabilitation.
Another aspect of this profession that I really appreciate is the interdisciplinary nature of the work. We may find ourselves collaborating with occupational therapists to adapt the environment for people with visual impairments, with speech-language pathologists to develop visual exploration strategies for children with attention disorders, or with physical therapists in the field of posturology. It is, therefore, a profession in which every case is different, one that offers the choice of working in a healthcare facility or in private practice, and one that provides the opportunity to continue learning about a wide range of disciplines throughout our careers.
How do I become a member of AMEO?
To join AMEO, you must be an orthoptics student in Montpellier. The membership fee is 3€ per year. To join, simply submit your application at the association’s office located on the ADV campus!
A few words about the 2020–2021 executive board?
The election of the 2020–2021 executive board takes place at the end of June during the handover general meeting. Each slate running for the new executive board will present its rationale and plans. Each year, the executive board consists of at least one president, a secretary, a treasurer, a vice president in charge of communications, a vice president in charge of networking, a vice president in charge of partnerships, vice presidents in charge of events, and a vice president in charge of prevention, citizenship, and solidarity.
You can already find us on our social media channels:
Twitter: AMEOrthoptistes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMEOMtp/
Instagram: @ameo_orthoptie
Here you will find all the information regarding how the School of Medicine is operating during the coronavirus crisis. This article will be updated regularly throughout the crisis.
Update from Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Changes since the last update are marked with an *
The Jardin des Plantes will be closed to the public starting March 17, 2020
In accordance with government announcements and to prevent gatherings of more than 100 people, the Jardin des Plantes will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Closure and complete suspension of classes effective Monday, March 16
In-person classes—including lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, and simulation room sessions—will be suspended. Student study areas and CROUS cafeterias will also be closed. The institution (across all campuses and buildings) will be closed until further notice.
Schedule for the Mock ECN Exams, March 16–18
Since the Faculty is closed to the public and students, the mock ECN exams will be administered at home, following the same format as the test held on Thursday, March 12.
PACES Classes and Tutoring
In-person classes for PACES students will be suspended starting March 16. Courses will be made available online shortly so that students can continue their studies. PACES tutoring sessions in Montpellier (ATM2) and Nîmes (TSN) are also suspended until further notice.
*Internships for students in all fields of study
Guidelines for internships are available in this article.
This article will be updated as the crisis and the response measures evolve. We encourage you to check back regularly!
Useful Links
For any information regarding crisis management at the Faculty, please contact the General Affairs Office: medecine-covid19@umontpellier.fr
For information about the coronavirus: https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus
To limit the spread of the virus, be sure to follow preventive measures.
