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. Among those who have left their mark on its history are Rabelais, Lapeyronie, Chaptal, Arnaud de Villeneuve, and Gui de Chauliac.

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-language pathology: 174
• Orthoptics: 80
• DE IPA: 37

Training Courses

The programs offered by the School of Medicine lead to various degrees:

• Postgraduate Degree
• State Doctor of Medicine Degree
• Specialization Diploma
• State-Certified Midwife Diploma
• Medical Capabilities
• Master's Degree in Health
• Dual Degree Program in Medicine and Science
• State Diploma in Advanced Practice Nursing (DE IPA)
• Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology and Orthoptics, etc.