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In this article, you will find a statement from Prof. Mariano-Goulart, Prof. Lumbroso, and Dean Mondain regarding recent developments concerning the suspension of the numerus clausus for PACES repeat students.
"Dear students,
We invite you to read the statement from the Conference of Deans of Medical Schools, following the announcement suspending the decree on the numerus claususfor PACES repeat students, particularly the sentence “The bottom line is thatunder no circumstances will the numerus clausus for PACES repeaters be reduced, nor will the number of available spots for PASS/LAS students.”
The first year of health studies is a challenging one for students of all generations; the unprecedented health conditions we are facing, questions about a new reform, and the various announcements made in recent months do not make things any easier.
We hope this message will put your mind at ease and help you regain your composure so you can prepare for your end-of-year exams as effectively as possible.
Good luck to everyone.
Best regards. »
Professor Denis Mariano-Goulart
Professor Serge Lumbroso
Dean Michel Mondain
PASS and LAS students: In this article, you’ll find a message from Dean Mondain regarding available spots in DFGSM2 (second year of medical school) for the upcoming academic year. You’ll also find an update on available spots in midwifery.
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Key Points – MEDICINE Program
Following our feature on Othofaso a few days ago, it’s now time to spotlight ASMM, the Montpellier Medical School Sports Association! Today we’re speaking with Amandine, the vice president of communications, who’s here to tell us more!
Could you tell us a little about your organization? What is its mission?
The Association Sportive Médecine Montpellier (ASMM) is an organization founded about ten years ago with the goal of promoting physical activity among medical students in a friendly atmosphere. While this objective has remained unchanged over the years, the ASMM has evolved, notably by welcoming students in the PACES program (soon to be known as PASS-LAS) and midwifery students.Our association allows health students to reconnect with sports—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, providing moral support and a friendly outlet. This year’s goal is to open membership to other health-related programs, particularly to physical therapy and dental students.
What activities do you organize throughout the year? Could 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’s easy—just download the app and create an account using the code ASMM.
Could you tell us a little about the 2020–21 executive board election?
A new executive board is elected internally each year. It consists mainly 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 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 protocols (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 also collaborate with partner sports facilities to offer small-group activities to our members, who can participate whenever they like (bowling, rock climbing, escape rooms, laser tag, etc.). We have also launched live Instagram yoga sessions, 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
Welcome, or welcome back, to the Faculty! We are finally reopening our doors to our students. Please find below the start dates and details for our various programs.
Coronavirus-related measures
Due to the health crisis, we would like to remind you that masks are required in all faculty buildings. 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 level
- 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 at 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
>> AFGSU from August 31 to September 10, 2020.
Graduate level
- 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 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
- Course selection at 3:30 p.m. at the Châlet
- DFASM3 : Back to school on September 1 at 4 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1,
- Course selection at 5:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1
>> Start of hospital rotations: September 7, 2020
Maieutics Track – Montpellier
Undergraduate program
- DFGSMa2: Classes begin on August 24
- DFGSMa3: Classes begin on August 24
Graduate level
- DFASMa1: Start of the school year on August 24
- DFASMa2: Start of the school year on October 12
Maieutics Track – Nîmes
Undergraduate program
- DFGSMa2: Classes begin on August 24 at 9:00 a.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
- DFGSMa3: First day of class on August 25 at 2:00 p.m. in lecture halls 1 and 2
>> Nursing internship from August 31 to September 17, 2020.
Graduate level
- DFASMa1: First day of class on August 31 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 434A
- DFASMa2: First day of class onAugust 31 , 8:00 a.m. in Room 434A
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
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Master's in Gerontology: Management and Coordination of Services and Facilities: Classes begin Monday, September 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
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Master's in Gerontology: Monday, October 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Macabies Room (BH)
SHS
- Master's in Social Sciences: The semester begins on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.in the Bonaventure-Laurens Room (BH)
After meeting with Tutorat Santé Nîmois, this week we’re joining forces with the Association Tutorat Santé de Montpellier and its new president, Milla Esclafit-Cardoso!
In a nutshell, what is the AssociationTutorat Santé Montpellier?
The Tutoring Program consists of second- and third-year health sciences students who have passed the PACES entrance exam and have been selected and trained for one year by the professors in charge of the program. Our goal is to provide free, high-quality academic and personal support to any student at the University of Montpellier and its branch campuses who wishes to pursue a career in healthcare. To meet this need, three associations are available to assist you: the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association, the Association of Pharmacy Tutors, and the Nîmes Health Tutoring Program.
These three organizations pool their resources to provide equitable support to all students and share a common goal of ensuring equal opportunity in the admissions process for health-related programs.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
To start the year off on the right foot, we’re offering a Pre-Semester Workshop open this year to all PACES and PASS students: its goal is to review the entire first-semester curriculum, help students develop effective study habits, and introduce them to the university so they can find their footing.
Each week, we review the key points from each course across all subjects through multiple-choice quizzes supervised by professors; these sessions are offered at several different times so that students can tailor their schedules to their availability. To help students with their questions, office hours are held every day at noon on campus, and a forum is also available to students.
To ensure regular and representative assessment, we hold weekly graded quizzes attended by approximately 900 students across our three campuses, as well as mock exams, which this year saw more than 1,600 students participate in the first semester.
To adapt to the lockdown situation and health guidelines, we held our sessions and review sessions online via Zoom, which we recorded so that PACES students with unstable internet connections could watch them. We also expanded our YouTube channel to diversify our remote learning content, focusing on parts of the course that we felt were difficult to understand. 
In addition to academic support, we help students navigate a demanding year by promoting activities focused on well-being, such as board game lunches and relaxation workshops… Our biggest wellness event is Pep’s Week, which takes place in early January—a particularly difficult time for PACES students. To help first-year students connect with upperclassmen, we establish a student mentoring program right at the start of the year.
To further promote equal opportunity, the Tutoring Service works withHandiversité to offer a disability support service for students who need accommodations during sessions or exams.
Finally, as part of the reform process, we serve as key points of contact both within the university—by organizing career guidance forums—and at the local level through various student fairs, as well as at the national level by participating in conferences that bring together tutoring programs from across France.
What made you decide to join the organization?
Tutoring helped me pass my PACES exam by supporting me over the course of two years: this support was incredibly valuable to me because I couldn’t afford to pay for the services of a private tutoring agency. The tutors’ availability, the quality of the sessions, and above all the support in every aspect of PACES life (studying, lifestyle, morale…) really helped me get through this challenging period. It was a no-brainer for me to apply to be a tutor after I was admitted to my second year of medical school, so I was thrilled to join the UE7 team (Health, Humanities, Society). My year as a trainee tutor was so fulfilling that I wanted to continue the journey by joining the Tutoring Office to help revitalize it during the year of the reform: so we changed our name from the Montpellier Medical Tutoring Association (ATM²) to the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association (ATSM) to better reflect our commitment to diversifying the profiles of incoming students across all health programs!
What does the association offer students?
Beyond mere academic guidance, our goal is to provide genuine support to all young adults who are navigating university studies, life away from home, and a very demanding workload. Our core value is equal opportunity, ensuring that selection for this first year is based on academic ability rather than financial circumstances. This aligns more broadly with our duty of camaraderie—a value we hold dear in the healthcare professions—and with our training, which is largely based on peer-to-peer learning. We are, after all, students ourselves who have gone through this experience and are trying to help PACES students just as we needed help when we were in their shoes!
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
In the first year, students can sign up for tutoring free of charge at any time throughout the year: attendance is not mandatory, but according to faculty surveys, attending 80% of the tutoring sessions is the best way to succeed on the entrance exam!
If you wish to join the ATSM as a tutor, you will have the opportunity to be selected based on your application and an interview after your second-semester grades are released. You will then hold the status of Trainee Tutor during your second year and may continue as a Qualified Tutor when you advance to your third year.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
The General Assembly to inaugurate our new executive board took place on June 9: we are all very excited to renew our commitment to supporting students repeating PACES, PASS, and LAS. We know that this year can be daunting for recent high school graduates, and we are ready to support them through this transition.
We are in the process of changing our name, so for now our old name is still showing up on social media:
Facebook: Medicine Tutoring in Montpellier
Instagram:
- tutoringmedmtp
- tuto_peps (our shared wellness account for all three tutoring sites)
Email contacts:
- General questions about the association, PACES, and PASS: asso.atsm@gmail.com
- Questions about LAS: vicepresident.las.atsm@gmail.com
- Questions about possible accommodations under the Disability Tutoring Program: vptutohandicap@gmail.com
Networks of other associations:
Nîmes Health Tutoring:
- Facebook: Nîmes Health Tutoring
- Instagram: tutorat_sante_nimes
Association of Pharmacy Tutors:
- Facebook: Montpellier Association of Pharmacy Tutors
- Instagram: atp_um
We've also put together a promotional video for you in collaboration with the three tutoring programs!
Earlier this week , we met with the CNESF, the association representing the midwifery program in Nîmes. We’re staying in Nîmes today for our meeting with Matthias Daudé, the new president of TSN!
In a nutshell, what is Tutorat Santé Nîmois?
TSN (Tutorat Santé Nîmes) is an association made up of second- and third-year medical and midwifery students at the Nîmes campus. We have all successfully passed the entrance exam for health studies, and drawing on this experience, we offer support to students entering their first year of health sciences (PASS/LAS).
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
Throughout the year, students are offered weekly practice sessions in the form of multiple-choice quizzes, during which tutors provide detailed feedback on the quizzes, share memory techniques, offer study tips, and provide support in preparing for exams. All sessions are reviewed by the subject instructors to ensure they remain closely aligned with the requirements of the final exams.
In addition, we are organizing a pre-semester workshop during the last two weeks of August. During these two weeks, we will cover the first-semester curriculum while providing as much guidance as possible on how to approach this challenging academic year.
We also offer practice tests and mock exams to help students prepare as effectively as possible through realistic practice, using questions that have been reviewed by professors.
What made you decide to join the organization?
When I started my health studies, I had never heard of the tutoring program. Once I was in school, I quickly heard about the organization and the support it offers. So I went to a session and immediately saw all the benefits this organization could provide.
After passing the PACES entrance exam and starting my healthcare studies, I wanted to join the tutoring program to share my personal experience from my first year. I wanted to help as many students as possible make progress so they could achieve their dreams. It felt natural to me to do everything I could to give back everything I received during my first year, because without the tutoring program, I would never have passed that exam.
What does the association offer students?
The TSN provides PACES students with meaningful academic support through practice sessions and Q&A sessions, as well as moral support through student-oriented activities. We also offer a mentoring program where second- and third-year students take first-year students under their wing to help guide them toward success.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
Our organization offers a wide range of educational and personal support services to help everyone prepare for and pass the entrance exams for the second year of health sciences programs.
How do I sign up?
The tutoring program is completely free! To join the tutoring program, simply follow the registration instructions, which will be posted on our social media accounts and on the faculty’s registration page.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
For the TSN association, the election of the executive board takes place in two phases.
It all begins with the formation of the Executive Board (EB). Once the candidates for the BR have been selected, a campaign period begins during which the various teams present their plans for the year. This year, due to the health crisis, all elections and campaigns took place online. Once the campaigns are over, all second- and third-year tutors elect a BR, which will then organize the elections for the other positions on the Executive Board.
Once all positions have been announced by the BR, each mentor wishing to serve on the board submits a candidacy for the position. The candidacy period lasts one week. After this campaign period, the BR organizes a vote for positions with multiple candidates.
You can now find us on social media!
- Facebook: @tutoratsantenimes
- Twitter: @TutoSanteNimes
- Instagram: tutorat_sante_nimes
- Email: tutorat.nimes@gmail.com
Finally, we’d like to share a video we created in collaboration with the three health tutoring organizations in Montpellier: the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association (ATSM), the Association of Pharmacy Tutors (ATP), and our own organization, the Nîmes Health Tutoring Association (TSN)!
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 for the Montpellier-Nîmes programs in 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 programs are represented;
- in Intersite, through a collaboration between residents of Montpellier and Nîmes;
- for To represent all students in the department before 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 consultation among the various stakeholders in the faculty (faculty members, administrative staff, and students) regarding the programs offered by the department. 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 is therefore to give students a voice, often through surveys, which allow us to carefully gather their opinions and views 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 top priorities. Given the challenging and demanding nature of our programs, some students may find themselves struggling; we strive to support them and connect them with 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 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 working spaces.
We keep students informed about the latest news from the faculty; for example, during the COVID-19 crisis, we provided them with regular updates on the situation and changes to our programs.
We assist medical interns in choosing their specialties through the Future Intern Forum (FFI), which we organize in collaboration with the Languedoc-Roussillon Intern Union.
Finally, we work with all of the faculty’s student organizations:
- We support student-led educational and mentoring initiatives, such as PACES tutoring, tutoring for upper-level medical and midwifery students, and preparation sessions for the iECN exam…
- We are involved 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 representation of all students enrolled in the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montpellier;
- the promotion of improving student living conditions (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 within the UFR;
- the bringing together of students from the various departments within the faculty, particularly through the development of joint student initiatives, in order to transcend the divisions inherent in different academic programs and foster mutual inspiration by leveraging the synergy of diverse skills.
In addition, students are not required to pay any fees. Simply by being enrolled in the department, students can participate in all the activities offered by our association.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
Our association's executive board is made up of students—whether or not they are elected representatives of their academic department—who are appointed for a one-year term from October to October to coordinate the team of student representatives.
The 2020–2021 term 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!
- On Facebook: ADEMMOOS – Elected Representatives of the Montpellier-Nîmes Medical Faculty
or Zelda Demmoos - On Twitter @ademmoos_
- By email: ademmos.elus.etudiants@gmail.com
In addition to the Med’Ley Association, this week we also feature the Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (ACM) and its president, Colin Azria.
In a nutshell, what is the Association Carabine Montpellieraine?
The Association Carabine Montpelliéraine (or the Montpellier Medical Student Association) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-denominational association governed by the French Law of 1901, which aims to represent medical students in Montpellier. It is the only association that officially and exclusively represents medical students in Montpellier from the first year (PACES) through the sixth year.
Working closely with the PACES Tutoring Program and the faculty of the School of Medicine, the ACM supports students throughout their academic journey by providing various resources (books, handouts, stethoscopes, and other supplies) and offering them the opportunity to participate in a variety of events (community service initiatives, cultural events, student parties, galas, etc.).
In addition, the ACM is part of the local student representation network (Z’élus associatifs) and the national network (ANEMF – National Association of Medical Students in France), which advocates for students’ interests before administrative and government bodies.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
The initiatives we undertake are wide-ranging and encompass all the opportunities that may arise during our studies. First, we have set up a direct sales service for course handouts to help students learn more effectively.
We participate in national and international exchange programs, which we organize through the ANEMF network in the form of various exchange programs.
For several years now, we have also built strong relationships with local businesses throughout Montpellier that offer us “great deals.” We are also in the process of expanding our scope of action to play a more active role in community solidarity and sustainable development in our beautiful city of Montpellier. From simple student parties to global health charity events like the Telethon, Movember, Pink October, or Sidaction, and the Medicine Gala—as well as a daily Culture section offering organic food baskets, “ciné’kult” film screenings, and great deals for students in Montpellier—the ACM aims to support medical students throughout their studies.
Why did you personally choose to study medicine, and what does the association offer students in this program?
Personally, I’ve always been drawn to medical concepts, so it was only natural that I chose this path. It’s only when you choose to study medicine that you realize just how much work still lies ahead. But it’s by volunteering your time to serve an organization that you truly realize the immense scope of the work you can and must do. Having briefly described our activities above, I believe that the Corpo Médecine is an institution that, for several generations now, has been part of the daily lives of medical students and helps keep our traditions alive.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
By joining our association, you’ll be able to discover all our great deals in Montpellier, participate in all our events, gain access to the services we offer (sales of handouts, supplies, books, etc.), and much more!
How do I sign up?
Joining is easy—just stop by our office at the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus, located at 641 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34090 Montpellier. The membership fee is €10, payable annually.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
The election of the Corpo Médecine executive board takes place at the end of each academic year and is conducted by second-year students. They select members from their class to form the executive board for the following year. You can find out more about the new executive board members on our website.
We're also on social media—you can find us at:
- On our Facebook page: Acm Corpo Médecine Montpellier
- On our Instagram: acm_corpo
- Follow us on Snapchat/Twitter: AcmCorpo
Following our meeting with AMESF, this week we’re joined by the 2019–2020 executive board of the Corporation Carabins Crocodiles (CCC). President Célia Pourtier and the other members tell us more about the Nîmes-based association.
In a nutshell, what is the CCC?
The Carabins Crocodiles Association is a nonprofit organization governed by the law of July 1, 1901, and the decree of August 16, 1901. Run by second- and third-year medical students, it plays many roles in student life at the Nîmes Faculty of Medicine: for example, publishing and selling handouts for students at the Nîmes campus. We also organize student events, whether they are social, charitable, cultural, athletic, or recreational.
The association enables us both to represent our members before the administrative bodies of the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine and the University of Montpellier, in collaboration with student representatives, and to integrate and support local SCOPE/SCORE leaders.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
Throughout the year, the association organizes public health events to raise awareness among students at the Faculty and raise funds for various organizations:
- Movember to raise awareness about prostate cancer screening during the month of November.
- The Telethon, the CCC is running a booth in the lobby of the Nîmes University Hospital and raising funds for the foundation.
- Sexual health education and a rose sale on Valentine's Day, to raise awareness about various STIs and methods of contraception.
- Teddy Bear Hospital to help young children become familiar with the hospital environment.
- The Blind Dining Experience at Vatel with the French Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired(FAAF)
We support first-year PACES students by publishing and selling study guides, in consultation with university professors. We also support them throughout the year by organizing meals for them at the Carémeau campus, as well as by providing support after the first-semester exams.
We organize many student social events, such as the annual gala in November and the post-PACES exam party in December.
This year, we also organized the D4 mock exam in coordination with Lucas Dafontis and the ACM at the Montpellier campus.
Why did you personally choose to study medicine, and what does the association offer students in this program?
“Personally, I felt called to practice medicine while I was preparing for my PACES exam; I was 18 years old. It suddenly became clear to me that I wanted to help those who are suffering and vulnerable, and to preserve life in all its beauty. Medicine is a fascinating field; the studies are difficult, but I had never seen such a supportive, almost family-like spirit among those who would become my future colleagues.” CéliaP.
“With a strong interest in the sciences and a desire to help others—though I wasn’t yet sure how—I first enrolled in a biology program at a university of applied sciences after graduating from high school. After earning my degree, I took the PACES exam with the goal of pursuing pharmacy, which is what I ended up doing. Then, in my fourth year, with a growing desire to be in direct contact with patients in the hospital and to make decisions regarding their care, I finally realized that medicine was the perfect fit for me. After a long personal and professional journey—and a transfer later—here I am in what I consider the most rewarding field of study. It’s long and difficult, but so engaging, satisfying, and enriching. Plus, there’s a great sense of camaraderie and some wonderful friendships.” LaureM.
As for the association, it offers student members the opportunity to thrive through teamwork, develop new projects, and find fulfillment through their personal involvement. It also provides members with a setting outside the hospital where they can gather, share ideas, and socialize.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
Joining our association offers several benefits. First, students in PACES, DFGSM2, and DFGSM3 can purchase the lecture notes and handouts we offer to supplement their studying. Members also have the opportunity to participate in our student gatherings of any kind or to purchase the various merchandise and goodies we make available to them, such as the Faculty sweatshirt.
Finally, membership gives every student a voice at General Meetings.
How do I sign up? 
Joining is very simple: just fill out a membership form with your name, address, email address, and phone number, and pay the fee of ten euros.
You will then receive your membership card, which will allow you to purchase the courses you need at the student union office on the Nîmes campus.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
Only one slate of candidates was submitted for the election of the Executive Board of the Carabins Crocodiles student association; it was presented and unanimously approved by the members present at the general meeting held to accept the resignation of the 2019–2020 Executive Board. Consequently, following the resignation of our Executive Board, the new representatives of the association are:
Chairman: Alexandre CARRAT
Treasurer: Arthur POMMIER
Executive Vice President: Léhéna CACHIA
Secretary: Ambrine BOUZIT
Due to social distancing guidelines and in light of current health measures—with the faculty closed until further notice—this general meeting was held via Zoom. More than 40 people attended the meeting.
Finally, you can now follow us on Facebook: @CCC.Corpo
Contact us on Facebook via the account: Charles Claude Croco
Find us on Instagram: @CharlesClaudeCroco
