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The Mozart Awards for Excellence, which recognize dedication and boldness, have just been presented.
At an event bringing together economic leaders from the Occitanie region, awards were presented to regional figures in recognition of 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, along with links to various articles describing how the evening unfolded:
and videos: econews, Go Easy Agency
We're so happy for her and proud that the faculty is so well represented!
We hope to see many of you at the Cin’Ethique screenings, where films are shown in the stunning anatomy lecture hall of Montpellier’s old medical school, and we invite you to join the panel discussions that follow.
"Save the date"!!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Following our meeting with Dis-Lalie, the Montpellier-based association for the speech-language pathology program, this week we’re meeting with CNESF, the association for the midwifery program in Nîmes!
In a nutshell, what is the CNESF?
The Nîmes Midwifery Students’ Association is a nonprofit organization established under the French Law of 1901. Its purpose is to represent midwifery students in Nîmes and to advocate for them within federations such as the ANESF (National Association of Midwifery Students, our professional federation) and the AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students, our regional federation). It also aims to listen to midwifery students in Nîmes, advise them as much as possible, and defend their rights and interests. Our association helps energize the student life of its members by organizing solidarity and prevention events, as well as festive, athletic, and cultural events. Finally, it aims to enhance our skills as future healthcare professionals through access to continuing education.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
We are striving to expand our activities as much as possible through the association’s various divisions the association:
The public health division has organized, for example, film screenings followed by coffee-table discussions to discuss topics such as female genital mutilation or anonymous adoption, particularly following screenings of films in partnership with the Sémaphore in Nîmes.
As part of the annual awareness campaign for breast cancer screening, we created a calendar for Pink October. It features prevention tips and information, and the funds raised were donated to the League Against Cancer. We also participated in the Telethon alongside medical students.
Thanks to the growth of social media, we have created posters for global awareness days, such as the one created in collaboration with ANESF for World Contraception Day, and informational quizzes on various topics are also available. We have established a mentoring program between upperclassmen and different cohorts, which we plan to further develop next year.
We organized festive and team-building events, including the end-of-year gala, which unfortunately could not take place. As we did last year, we continued to expand our babysitting network. Regarding AGEM and ANESF, we attend in person or remotely at every board meeting and general assembly to represent the midwifery students of Nîmes in policy decisions.
We hold monthly bake sales to raise funds for charities, to which we also donate children’s clothing and supplies.
Finally, we participated in this year’s PEPS Week, organized by Tutorat Santé Nîmes, at the Student Fair, as well as in the Faculty’s open house, to do our best to answer questions from prospective students.
Why did you personally choose the Maieutics track, and what does the association offer students in this track?
In my opinion, this is a field you choose out of passion. The program is long and require a significant investment, particularly in the many internships. But Supporting couples, mothers, women, and babies is what makes the diversity of our profession, and that’s what drew me to it. We have a wide range of expertise; whether in the private, public, or non-profit sectors, we can support women throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period (provided there are no medical complications). We can also provide preventive gynecological care and contraception consultations. We sometimes face difficult situations, but the intense moments of life and emotion serve as a reminder of why we started this work in the first place.
The association, for its part, provides opportunities to get together—whether at the clubhouse or at events—and to develop skills through training programs offered by ANESF or AGEM. Members can also stay up to date on national news, which we regularly share. For those who want to get involved in student life, it’s a great way to thrive while bringing their projects to life, all while collaborating with other students.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
Joining our association is, above all, a gesture of support. We represent midwifery students in the faculty’s student life. Joining allows you to stay informed about various events and connect with other associations within the faculty or outside of it. In fact, membership includes both AGEM and ANESF, allowing you to stay informed about discussions within these organizations and potentially influence outcomes by sharing your views on key issues. It offers the opportunity to take an active interest in the future of the profession and student life in the region, as well as to raise broader concerns.
Membership is also the only way to vote at general meetings for the future teams that will represent you in the coming terms. And on the fun side, membership gives you access to a wide range of partnerships secured by our fabulous VP of Partnerships. From laser tag to products from Luneale, Fempo, and many others, these partnerships offer great discounts. Finally, we have partnerships with professional insurance companies that offer additional coverage for students in internships.
How do I sign up?
Joining is very easy: just come to our association’s office on campus between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (every day) and pay 7 euros by check, cash, or even Lydia. We’ll give you a nice little card with our social media handles. You can join at any time throughout the year, but we close membership two weeks before the end-of-term General Assembly.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
Unfortunately, due to the current health situation, this year’s handover will take place remotely. We are in contact with the board members running for the 2020–2021 term and are more motivated than ever. There are exciting projects on the horizon that we look forward to learning more about. It is with a slight twinge of sadness that we leave this term, especially given the difficult end to the year, but with complete confidence in the dedication of the incoming board. These are motivated young women, with experience and a great deal of enthusiasm—everything needed to succeed. We could not have handed over this term with greater peace of mind than with such a wonderful new generation taking the reins!
Feel free to follow us on social media:
– Instagram: @CNESF
– Facebook: Nîmes Association of Midwifery Students
– Twitter: @CNESF2
As we’ve seen, the Ademmoos association brings together elected representatives from every sector! This week, we’re focusing on speech-language pathologists in Montpellier through the Dis-Lalie association!
In a nutshell, what is the Dis-lalie association?
Dis-Lalie, founded in 1998, is the association for speech-language pathology students in Montpellier. The association’s goals are to foster student life through a variety of events and to represent speech-language pathology students in Montpellier within the federations to which Dis-Lalie belongs, namely the FNEO (National Federation of Speech-Language Pathology Students) and AGEM (General Association of Montpellier Students), to help students prepare for their professional careers through conferences, training sessions, and meetings with partners and healthcare professionals, and to support students in defending their rights and ensuring the smooth progress of their education with university and local authorities.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
Throughout the year, Dis-Lalie organizes events for its student members:
- Team-building activities : team-building weekends and afternoons, social events, meals, ski trips, end-of-year ceremony, attendance at the graduation ceremony for new graduates…
- Speech-language pathology training : lectures (on Alzheimer’s disease, lip-reading, stuttering, etc.), training sessions and workshops related to the profession (drawing, accounting, etc.)
- Wellness events : sophrology and yoga workshops.
- Cultural events : city tour, visit to the anatomy museum, hikes around Montpellier, beer/chocolate tasting…
- Events focused on prevention, civic engagement, and solidarity: bake sales for Telethon Week, Pink October, and Sidaction, with proceeds donated to charitable organizations; toy drives for hospitalized children at Christmas; collections of plastic bottle caps to be repurposed into assistive devices for people with disabilities; and participation in the hospital’s teddy bear drive…
Dis-Lalie also supports students throughout their studies. Whether by offering discounts on speech therapy materials through our partnerships with publishers or by informing students about the financial aid and mobility assistance available to them. We then assist students interested in spending a semester abroad with the necessary administrative procedures. Dis-Lalie also helps students who wish to pursue a university degree in speech-language pathology by sharing testimonials from speech-language pathology students on social media and by hosting candidates during the oral exam, among other things.
Why did you personally choose the speech-language pathology program, and what does the association offer students in this program?
Personally, I chose to pursue a career in speech-language pathology because it is a profession focused on care and, above all, rehabilitation, which allows you to see real progress in patients, particularly through speech-language therapy. It’s a very diverse field. Indeed, patients come from all age groups, and the conditions and rehabilitation methods are highly varied. For example, a speech-language pathologist may work with newborns who have oral motor disorders, children with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysorthography, dyscalculia…), as well as patients with neurological conditions, hearing loss, post-stroke, or even post-COVID! It is therefore a profession in which every case is different, offering the choice to work in a healthcare facility or in private practice, and providing the opportunity to continue training throughout our careers on a wide variety of conditions.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
Our association provides speech-language pathology students in Montpellier with opportunities to come together at various events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students at our training center. Membership in Dis-Lalie offers students numerous benefits:
- Discounts or free admission to events organized by the association
- Access to conferences and training sessions on speech-language pathology, organized by our Vice President of Training
- Preferential rates from our partner companies: insurance providers, publishing houses, and more…
- Discounted or free travel to events organized by the FNEO (training weekends and national conferences)
- Opportunity to participate in all team-building, cultural, and wellness events organized by the association
- Right to vote at general meetings
How do I sign up?
Membership is renewed annually in September. The membership fee for the 2019–2020 year is €11.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
The election of the 2020–2021 executive board will take place at the end of October during the handover general meeting. The election of Dis-Lalie’s new executive board will be conducted on a position-by-position basis. Each candidate will have the opportunity to present their rationale to the assembly. Each year, the executive board consists of two co-chairs, a secretary, a treasurer, a vice-president in charge of communications, a vice-president in charge of training, a vice-president in charge of international mobility, a vice-president in charge of social issues, a vice-president in charge of culture, a vice president in charge of partnerships, a vice president in charge of student representation, vice presidents in charge of events, vice presidents in charge of social gatherings, vice presidents in charge of prevention, citizenship, and solidarity, and an admissions coordinator.
Here are our contact details. Feel free to follow us on social media:
- website: https://dislalie.jimdofree.com/
- Facebook: Dis-Lalie
- Twitter: Dyslalia
- Instagram: dislalia
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
Last week, we met with the Carabins Crocodiles Association to learn more about community life in Nîmes. Today, Gaël Gomez, president of the Montpellier music association, is taking part in a Q&A session!
In a nutshell, what is Med’Ley?
Med’ley Montpellier Association is the music club based at the School of Medicine. Since last year, it has been open to all students in healthcare programs (medicine, midwifery, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, etc.). Above all, our goal is to bring music into these long and challenging studies. It also allows all these future healthcare professionals to interact with one another during our various events. It is not just a club for musicians, but rather an opportunity for students to meet and connect in a musical setting.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
The Med’ley association organizes a wide variety of events. First and foremost, we are fortunate to be able to bring joy to hospitalized children by performing in the pediatric wards at the Arnaud de Villeneuve and Gui de Chauliac university hospitals.
In addition to our humanitarian efforts, we organize concerts at popular bars in Montpellier, as well as Blind Test and karaoke nights—all with the aim of bringing people together through music.
In addition, for the past two years, our singing competition, the Med’ley Music Awards, has brought together singers from all academic disciplines at the University of Montpellier and other cities such as Toulouse and Nîmes. Held in the anatomy amphitheater, this competition brings together more than 200 people every year, with a new feature introduced this year: direct qualification for the finals of the Coupe de France d’Interprétation for our grand prize winner. The winner also gets to enjoy a studio recording session with our partner.
In addition, at the end of the academic year, we usually organize a large outdoor concert in the Jardin des Plantes, complete with food and drink stands; however, due to the current crisis, this event could not take place.
Med’ley also gives musicians the opportunity to perform at many other events, such as the Gala Médecine, the ACM’s Open Stages, and Heritage Days, among others.
Finally, throughout the year, we offer lessons in our music room to help members learn an instrument, as well as jam sessions to bring musicians together.
What does the association offer students?
The club gives health science students the chance to come together through music, regardless of their major, and take their minds off things. It allows people to connect and socialize in a much more relaxed setting—through music.
In addition, through our work in pediatrics, these future healthcare professionals can come to view the hospital in a different light—from a more entertaining perspective.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
First of all, our members have free access to our music room in the historic building, where they can practice, rehearse, or use the instruments provided for their use.
They also have the opportunity to play at the CHU and perform at all the various events we organize. But they can also simply come by to take advantage of our many special rates and enjoy a great time with music.
Members who want to learn to play an instrument or pick it back up can join our Med’ley tutorials.
Finally, they’ll be able to take advantage of discounts and special offers from our various partners.
How do I sign up?
Membership, which costs €5 for second-year students (DFGSM2, DFGSA2, etc.), €3 for PACES students and third-year students, and is free for students in higher years, can be purchased at any time of the year.
You can join us during our office hours at the various schools, before or during our events, or by contacting us through our social media channels.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
The 2020–2021 executive board has already been selected and will take office following the handover General Assembly, which will be held in early June. This motivated, promising board, brimming with new ideas, is sure to satisfy our future members, especially since it brings together four health-related programs…
In the meantime, you can follow us on social media:
Facebook: @MedleyMontpellierAssociation
Instagram: @medley.asso
The long history of the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine is a source of inspiration. To celebrate its 800th anniversary, we invite you to join us on Thursday, February 27, starting at 5:00 p .m. , for a literary evening.
One venue, two events
This literary evening will take place in the Glafira Ziegelmann Amphitheater, which will be inaugurated for the occasion. The venue was not chosen at random; the story of this woman—Montpellier’s first female resident and the first woman eligible to take the medical certification exam—is one of the events that have left their mark on the Faculty of Medicine. Members of her family will also be present for the occasion, a poetic way of connecting the past and the future.
Presentations, discussions, and book signings
The evening will then continue, hosted by Dr. Etienne Cuenant, with the presentation of six books related to the history of the Faculty of Medicine. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the seven authors in attendance and then participate in a book-signing session.
The first book, written by Professor François Bonnel, *The Montpellier Anatomy Museum: A Historical Heritage* ( published by Éditions Sauramps Médical ), will be available in April 2020 for €59. In this book, Professor Bonnel presents and describes the 4,500 anatomical specimens preserved at the Anatomy Museum from 1794 to 1930. The experience doesn’t end there, as a virtual tour is included.
Professor Jean-Pierre Dedet will present his book *Teaching Medicine in Montpellier: A 900-Year-Long Story. The Oldest School of Medicine in the Western World,” also published by Éditions Sauramps Médical, available in English in February 2020 and in French in May 2020 for €35. Hereyouwill find the history of the Faculty of Medicine since its founding, which has continued to operate throughout the centuries, even during the darkest hours of history.
Jean-Luc Fabre will present two of his novels: *La prophétie de Guilhem de Montpellier*, available in May 2020 , and *La Vénitienne des pénitents blancs*, published in November 2017 by Éditions Privat, each priced at €20. The first book recounts, in fictionalized form, the history of the city’s founding and the arrival of the first doctors and money changers. The second story brings to life the leading figures of the Faculty of Medicine and the Academy of Sciences and Letters of Montpellier in the early 18th century.
Written by Caroline Fabre-Rousseau, *Elles venaient d’Orembourg* ( published by Éditions Chèvre-feuille étoilée and available in February 2020 for €17) tells the story of two Russian women who came to study medicine in Montpellier in the late 19th century: Glafira Zigelmann and Raïssa Lesk Kessek.
Finally, “A Century of Radiology in Montpellier,” co-authored by Professors Jean-Louis Lamarque, Jean-Paul Sénac, and Dr. Elysé Lopez and published by Éditions Mimosa Montpellier, will be available in February 2020 for €35. It traces the history of electro-radiology through to medical imaging in Montpellier, from its origins in 1896 through to the 2000s. In this book,youwill find both the grand history, richly illustrated by those who shaped it, and the personal stories, told through images and anecdotes by those who lived through it.
So there will be something for everyone, giving everyone a chance to explore the history of their city and their college in a whole new way!
To experience or relive this evening, you can find it below:
Our Faculty’s Historic University Library will open its doors on Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. for a special candlelit evening celebrating the 4th annual Night of Reading…
A moment frozen in time, by candlelight…
To mark the 4th edition of “Reading Night” and as part of the celebrations for our Faculty’s 800th anniversary, the University Medical Library is opening the doors to its reading room and collections within the historic building. Come and (re)discover the space during this unique candlelit event…
Throughout the tour of the galleries and collections, visitors are invited to listen to accounts of various events and anecdotes from the history of the Montpellier School of Medicine and its professors. The readings will be presented by student volunteers.
Attention! Space is limited! – Meet at the University Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020
Students, become readers!
The BIU is looking for volunteers to read these texts. Sign up to be a one-night reader at the library by sending an email to: biu-patrimoine-bumedecine@umontpellier.fr
The texts to be read will be provided to you in advance. You will receive a book voucher in exchange for your participation.
