School of Medicine
Overview
Founded in the 12th century, the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine is the oldest continuously operating medical school in the world.
It has welcomed scholars and scientists from all eras and backgrounds. Figures such as Rabelais, Lapeyronie, Chaptal, Arnaud de Villeneuve, and Gui de Chauliac have left their mark on its history.
Director: Isabelle Laffont
Assistant Director in charge of the Nîmes site: Serge Lumbroso
Administrative Director: Hélène Herrada
Assistant Administrative Directors: Marie-Pierre Castanié, Sandy Boitieux
Administrative Director in charge of the Nîmes site: Lionel Magliari
Assistant Administrative Director of the Nîmes site: Stéphan Doladille
Some figures
Students:
- PACES: 2455
- Medicine Montpellier-Nîmes: 2506
- Midwives in Montpellier and Nîmes: 281
- Masters: 362
- Speech therapy: 174
- Orthoptics: 80
- DE IPA: 37
Training
The programs offered by the School of Medicine lead to various degrees:
- Postgraduate degree
- State-issued Doctor of Medicine degree
- Certificate of Specialization
- State-Certified Midwife
- Medical capabilities
- Master's Degree in Health
- Dual degree in medicine and science
- State Diploma in Advanced Practice Nursing (DE IPA)
- Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology and Orthoptics, etc.
