School of Medicine
General overview
Founded in the 12th century, the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier is the oldest medical school in the world still in operation.
It has welcomed scholars and scientists from all eras and backgrounds. Rabelais, Lapeyronie, Chaptal, Arnaud de Villeneuve, and Gui de Chauliac are among those who have left their mark on its history.
Director: Isabelle Laffont
Deputy Director in charge of the Nîmes site: Serge Lumbroso
Administrative Director: Hélène Herrada
Deputy Administrative Director: Marie-Pierre Castanié, Sandy Boitieux
Administrative Director in charge of the Nîmes site: Lionel Magliari
Deputy Administrative Director of the Nîmes site: Stéphan Doladille
Some figures
Students:
- PACES: 2455
- Medicine Montpellier-Nîmes: 2506
- Midwives Montpellier-Nîmes: 281
- Masters: 362
- Speech therapy: 174
- Orthoptics: 80
- DE IPA: 37
Training courses
The programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine lead to various degrees:
- Postgraduate degree
- State-certified Doctor of Medicine degree
- Specialty Diploma
- State Diploma in Midwifery
- Medical capabilities
- Master's degree in health
- Dual degree in medicine and science
- State Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice (DE IPA)
- Certificate in Speech Therapy and Orthoptics, etc.
