Lille University School of Medicine

LILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

MEDICAL EXCELLENCE

With over 12,000 THE LEADING FRENCH students, Lille SCHOOL OF MEDICINE University School of Medicine is the State-of-the-art facilities, superior educa- largest training tion and training, long-established clinical expertise, vibrant research community. and research Lille University School of Medicine offers its center for physicians students and faculty the tools and environ- in France, in all ment to become next-generation leaders in medical fields. academic medicine and research. Affiliated to one of the best-ranked Hospitals in France, our medical school fully benefits from France’s KEY-DATES long established excellence in 1570 : First medical school founded in the medical care, training and science. North of France Lille University School of 1876 : First official medical school in Lille NUMBER ONE RANKED Medicine is also an internationally 1892 : Earliest buildings of the Lille medical recognized leader in medical school TEACHING HOSPITAL 1951 : Inauguration of the «Cité Hospitalière» education and research, with more of Lille, the first campus entirely Affiliated with the largest top-ranking -Univer than 50 active partnerships and dedicated to healthcare sity Hospital Center in Europe, Lille Univer- programs around the world. 1997 : Inauguration of the modern medical sity School of Medicine offers its students the school facilities opportunity to practice state-of-the-art clinical 2016 : Opening of the extended building medicine and access the latest advances in bio- Warembourg 3 medical research. 2018 : Founding University of Lille

2 21,800 employees 206,000 admissions / year 1,500,000 consultations / year A MULTIDISCIPLINARY 150 French medical students, residents and 8,277 UNIVERSITY AT THE HEART OF faculty members also benefit from programs in and out and training periods abroad, an excellent way patient beds EUROPE to open up to new perspectives on healthcare. The University of Lille, a multidisciplinary university of excellence at the heart of Europe, boasts an outstanding cultural and scientific heritage that is etched into the Hauts-de- France Region’s history. AMSTERDAM LONDON With its 67,000 students (including 7,300 international students), 6,300 employees, 65 BRUSSELS research units and a range of courses covering all subject areas, the University of Lille has es- LILLE tablished itself as a key player in the region for training, research and innovation, and commit- PARIS ment to social issues.

The Lille University School of Medicine welcomes over 200 international students from the five continents each year. They participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and degrees, research programs as well as clerkships.

3 EDUCATION

Lille University School of ACADEMIC TRAINING WITH PACES Medicine curriculum provides CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1st year) outstanding opportunities for Lille University School of Medicine provides Common core curriculum for medicine, odonto- both undergraduate and graduate a first-rate curriculum that associates theory logy, pharmacy, midwifery and physiotherapy. • Basic human and social science education. It associates high- with intensive clinical practice within affiliated • Patient care clerkship quality academic training and an University hospitals (clerkships, subintern- immersive clinical practice. ships, residencies and fellowships). Our facul- Our school is also standard-setting ty constantly develops new educational and Competitive examination in Continuing Medical Education, assessment methods to improve the medical and selection providing extensive educational student’s experience. It offers Ph.D., Masters, activities that address new and and M.D.-Ph.D. programs, in over 45 medical MED-2 et MED-3 ( 2nd and 3rd years) specialties. • Theoretical and practical courses applied to the emerging healthcare needs, under healthy individual the clinical and scientific guidance The curriculum integrates • Introductory clinical rotations of internationally-recognized basic science and clinical faculty and staff. experience with in-depth MED-4/5/6 (4th to 6th years) These programs foster our study and independent • Theoretical and clinical courses international partnerships, research throughout • Half-time hospital clerkships for 3 years which benefit from state- the years of medical of-the-art learning tools school. National ranking examination (videoconferencing, e-learning). Post-graduate studies (residency - 3 to 6 years) • General or specialized medicine • Full-time clinical training and practice

4 EDUCATION

Lille University School of ACADEMIC TRAINING WITH LIFE-LONG MEDICAL PRESAGE PACES Medicine curriculum provides CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1st year) LEARNING ‘Never the first time on outstanding opportunities for Common core curriculum for medicine, odonto- Lille University School of Medicine provides Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs the patient’ both undergraduate and graduate a first-rate curriculum that associates theory logy, pharmacy, midwifery and physiotherapy. education. It associates high- • Basic human and social science provide physicians with up-to-date, clinically The school of medicine has a with intensive clinical practice within affiliated relevant, medical information and training. quality academic training and an • Patient care clerkship high-fidelity simulation learning University hospitals (clerkships, subintern- CME activities focus on clinical updates and STATE-OF-THE-ART centre. The facility called Presage offers eight immersive clinical practice. ships, residencies and fellowships). Our facul- reviews of new therapies and procedures. EDUCATIONAL TOOLS Competitive examination recreated hospital rooms, several hight-tech Our school is also standard-setting ty constantly develops new educational and Training is delivered using a large variety of Lille University School of Medicine has and selection mannequins and state-of-the-art 3D simu- in Continuing Medical Education, assessment methods to improve the medical formats: university degrees, conferences and developed several innovative tools that lators. In direct connection with the animal providing extensive educational student’s experience. It offers Ph.D., Masters, workshops, online education, etc. adopt a flexible approach to learning, activities that address new and and M.D.-Ph.D. programs, in over 45 medical MED-2 et MED-3 ( 2nd and 3rd years) facilities and the anatomy lab, it trains over using a range of methods designed to CME activities encompass a catalogue of over encourage multi-faceted, integrative specialties. • Theoretical and practical courses applied to the 5,000 learners per year in both initial and emerging healthcare needs, under healthy individual 160 training courses for doctors, healthcare and lasting skills : continuing education. the clinical and scientific guidance The curriculum integrates • Introductory clinical rotations professionals and scientists. • Large anatomy laboratory of internationally-recognized basic science and clinical • 72,000 m² on two sites MED-4/5/6 (4th to 6th years) faculty and staff. experience with in-depth PRESAGE : A dedicated structure of 2,500 m² • 45 training rooms These programs foster our study and independent • Theoretical and clinical courses A GATEWAY TOWARDS • 18 lecture halls totalling 4,100 seats international partnerships, research throughout • Half-time hospital clerkships for 3 years • Medical simulation center INTERNATIONAL CAREERS 8 recreated and monitored hospital rooms, 3 which benefit from state- the years of medical • Language labs consultation rooms, 1 room for family talk, of-the-art learning tools school. National ranking examination Many Lille Medical School graduates pursue • Multimedia classrooms 8 debriefing room fully equipped with audio (videoconferencing, international careers in France and abroad, as • Videoconference and video transmission system, 3 rooms de- • Virtual campus resources e-learning). Post-graduate studies leading clinicians or scientists. Our training is a (residency - 3 to 6 years) gateway to enter prominent clinical and scien- dicated to technical gestures learning and a • Virtual surgery and real-life surgery simulation • General or specialized medicine set for basic surgical gestures. tific teams around the world. • Animal facilities • Full-time clinical training and practice

4 5 AVANT-GARDE

Lille University School of INTERNATIONALLY Medicine leads ambitious RECOGNIZED RESEARCH basic and clinical research programs, at both national and Renowned faculty members are involved in international levels. All research 31 research teams, competing at an international level. These teams belong to the activities are developed top French research community: the Natio- within the frame of strategic nal Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), partnerships with major the French National Institute of Health and European research centers. Medical Research (INSERM) and the Pasteur Scientific innovations directly Institute of Lille. benefit clinical practice and training, through the strong ties With over a thousand publications a year, between the Medical School and the school ranks amongst the most influen- affiliated University hospitals. tial medical research leaders in France.

6 AVANT-GARDE

Lille University School of INTERNATIONALLY RESEARCH TRANSLATED CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH GLOBAL EXCELLENCE FIELDS Medicine leads ambitious RECOGNIZED RESEARCH INTO ADVANCED TRAINING TOOLS AND INFRASTRUCTURES Lille University School of Medicine training pro- basic and clinical research Our research endeavors are structured around grams and research benefit from the leading programs, at both national and Renowned faculty members are involved in AND INNOVATION 31 research teams, competing at an inter- dedicated institutes and nationwide collabora- biomedical research in major fields of health international levels. All research Our research is strongly related to clinical national level. These teams belong to the tive frameworks : sciences : activities are developed practice in many ways. In close collaboration top French research community: the Natio- • EGID with affiliated University hospitals, our scien- • Diabetes and cardiovascular consequences within the frame of strategic nal Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), • The Institute of Predictive Medicine and tists are involved in a wide variety of clinical • Inflammatory diseases and the environment partnerships with major the French National Institute of Health and Therapy Research (IMPRT/IFR 114) trials investigating new therapies and diagnos- • Neuroscience European research centers. Medical Research (INSERM) and the Pasteur • The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine tic tools (innovative molecules, new medical • Cancer Scientific innovations directly Institute of Lille. • Canceropole Nord-Ouest benefit clinical practice and devices). • Perinatality With over a thousand publications a year, • Drug discovery and design training, through the strong ties Our medical school is one of the most active These structures provide our students the school ranks amongst the most influen- between the Medical School and clinical research centers in France, with over with access to comprehensive life tial medical research leaders in France. affiliated University hospitals. 10,000 patients enrolled in trials a year. This sciences research platforms: research environment translates into cutting- • Cellular and medical imaging (MRI, TEP) edge therapies and procedures, only perfor- • Molecular interaction med in Lille. • Animal testing facilities • Experimental Microsurgery and Surgery Research also pervades the entire curriculum: • Biotherapies students participate in cutting-edge research on a regular basis, become proficient in the most advanced healthcare practices and ob- tain experience through participating in on- going clinical trials.

6 7 INNOVATION 170 Lille University School of AT THE HEART OF A MAJOR Medicine is located at the core BIOBUSINESS PARK companies of a comprehensive biocampus, The healthcare sector is a major eco- 8 billion euro entirely dedicated to healthcare nomic field for Lille and its region. This turnover and innovation. Encompassing cluster is composed of multinational biotechnology, genomics, IT, corporations as well as mid-sized com- 3,100 nutrition, pharma, our school is panies and innovative start-ups. employees a driving force behind healthcare development, within a structured The sector is flourishing, with constant growth and thriving industry. and increased Research & Development in- vestments.

This growth is accompanied and led by Eura- santé, an agency specialized in the economic development of the health sector of the region of Lille(international business accelerator, implan-tation of foreign companies in France, start-up incubator, promoting research etc.).

8 INNOVATION 170 Lille University School of AT THE HEART OF A MAJOR A BRIDGE TOWARDS THE DESIGNING THE FUTURE Medicine is located at the core BIOBUSINESS PARK companies HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY OF HEALTH of a comprehensive biocampus, 8 billion euro The healthcare sector is a major eco- Research and training facilities are located at Benefiting from that synergy around Lille, our entirely dedicated to healthcare nomic field for Lille and its region. This turnover and innovation. Encompassing the heart of the Eurasanté Bio Business Park, campus is designing the health care of tomor- cluster is composed of multinational 100% devoted to Biotech and Medtech activi- row by supporting innovative and concrete biotechnology, genomics, IT, 3,100 corporations as well as mid-sized com- ties. This location closes the gap between our projects acknowledged through institutio- nutrition, pharma, our school is panies and innovative start-ups. employees students / faculty and healthcare business. nal and financial quality labels (I-Site, LabEX a driving force behind healthcare The school takes part in numerous projects EGID, LabEX Distalz and LabEX ParaFrap). development, within a structured The sector is flourishing, with constant growth and increased Research & Development in- aiming at translating research and advanced and thriving industry. practice into the innovation at the core of the vestments. At the heart of a pole gathering over 160 biotech and healthcare industries. This growth is accompanied and led by Eura- companies (from the international leaders of santé, an agency specialized in the economic health industry to the most inventive start- development of the health sector of the region ups), our multidisciplinary teams join forces of Lille(international business accelerator, and talents. These experts commit themselves implan-tation of foreign companies in France, to a wide range of areas such as connected start-up incubator, promoting research etc.). health, metabolic diseases, telemedicine or ormant cancer.

8 9 JOIE DE VIVRE

At the crossroads of LILLE, A GENUINE CULTURE, SPORTS AND the major capitals STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEISURE, AT THE HEART OF of Europe (35 min EUROPEAN METROPOLIS THE CAMPUS from Brussels, 60 In the past decades, Lille has trans- Lille University hosts 112 student associa- min from Paris formed itself from the historical ca- and 1hr15 from tions. They provide a wealth of opportunities pital of Flanders into a radiant and for cultural, sports, recreational and chari- London), at the self-confident cultural and commercial heart of a region table activities, enabling newcomers to rapidly European metropolis. Named cultural build ties in the community. Lille University is home for 6 million capital of Europe in 2004, it now offers a committed to providing students with facilities people, Lille is a wealth of activities and a buoyant urban life. which meet their expectations: accommoda- genuine cultural, business Highlights for the visitor include an attractive tion and catering services (on-campus) and and sports Eurometropole. historical center with a strong Flemish influence, French classes. Famous for its warm and cheerful three internationally-renowned art museums, atmosphere, Lille welcomes stylish shopping and a cutting-edge, nightlife millions of visitors every year and scene. Hosting 100,000 students, Lille is by far offers a unique point of view on one of the most student-driven cities in Europe Europe. Lille University School that provides numerous opportunities to have of Medicine is at the center of a fun, meet extraordinary people and take part in modern campus and offers its multiple cultural, sport and recreational activi- students high-quality facilities: ties. Easy access to Paris, Brussels and London training, sports, culture, transport, by train opens great opportunities to take part etc. in major European happenings and events.

10 JOIE DE VIVRE

At the crossroads of LILLE, A GENUINE CULTURE, SPORTS AND the major capitals STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEISURE, AT THE HEART OF INTERNATIONAL of Europe (35 min EUROPEAN METROPOLIS THE CAMPUS STUDENTS from Brussels, 60 In the past decades, Lille has trans- SERVICES min from Paris Lille University hosts 112 student associa- formed itself from the historical ca- tions. They provide a wealth of opportunities and 1hr15 from International students benefit from the pital of Flanders into a radiant and for cultural, sports, recreational and chari- London), at the self-confident cultural and commercial services and support provided by the University heart of a region table activities, enabling newcomers to rapidly of Lille throughout their entire student life: European metropolis. Named cultural build ties in the community. Lille University is home for 6 million capital of Europe in 2004, it now offers a committed to providing students with facilities • Welcome services and assistance on arrival people, Lille is a wealth of activities and a buoyant urban life. which meet their expectations: accommoda- • Admissions and course guidance genuine cultural, business Highlights for the visitor include an attractive tion and catering services (on-campus) and • Social security registration and sports Eurometropole. historical center with a strong Flemish influence, French classes. • Grants applications and follow-up Famous for its warm and cheerful three internationally-renowned art museums, • Career development and guidance (docu- atmosphere, Lille welcomes stylish shopping and a cutting-edge, nightlife mentary resources, lectures, workshops, millions of visitors every year and scene. Hosting 100,000 students, Lille is by far networking, exclusive positions and job offers) offers a unique point of view on one of the most student-driven cities in Europe • Alumni services Europe. Lille University School that provides numerous opportunities to have • Sports services • Cultural centers of Medicine is at the center of a fun, meet extraordinary people and take part in multiple cultural, sport and recreational activi- • Services for disabled people modern campus and offers its • Student healthcare center ties. Easy access to Paris, Brussels and London students high-quality facilities: • Multimedia learning centers training, sports, culture, transport, by train opens great opportunities to take part etc. in major European happenings and events. www.univ-lille.fr

10 Founded in 1876, the Lille University School of Medicine is France’s largest training center for physicians. Closely affiliated with a top-ranked University Hospital, our medical school provides top-quality training and education in France and around the world. It also leads worldwide biomedical research in many major healthcare fields, including diabetes, cancer, neuropathologies and inflammatory diseases.

Prof. Didier GOSSET, Dean Mail : [email protected] Tél : +33 (0)3 20 62 69 03

Dr. Vincent SOBANSKI International Relations Mail : [email protected] Tél : +33 (0)3 20 62 69 19

Faculté de Médecine de Lille F-59045 Lille Cedex Site internet : medecine.univ-lille2.fr