Program Overview

University of Geneva Programs

The University of Geneva offers a wide range of programs for students.

Faculties

The university has several faculties, including:

• Sciences
• Medicine
• Letters
• Sciences of Society
• Economics and Management
• Law
• Theology
• Psychology and Education Sciences
• Translation and Interpretation
• Centers and Institutes

Studies

The university provides various study options, such as:

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Continuing education
• Course program
• Exchange programs
• Library
• Health and safety

Research

The university is involved in different research areas, including:

• Education
• Research
• International partnerships
• Human resources
• Digital services
• Library
• Buildings and logistics
• Equality and diversity
• Innovation
• Services
• Health and safety

Medicine Faculty

The Medicine Faculty at the University of Geneva offers several programs, including:

• Bachelor and Master in Human Medicine
• Bachelor and Master in Dental Medicine
• Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences
• Master in Neuroscience
• Master in Global Health
• Postgraduate training
• Continuing education

MPR - MF Program

The MPR - MF (Medicine of First Contact - Family Medicine) program is a mention that provides training in family medicine.

Clinician-Teacher in the MPR-MF Mention

To become a clinician-teacher in the MPR-MF mention, one must:

• Have an FMH (or equivalent) in general internal medicine or pediatrics
• Have a mainly private practice
• Have experience in supervising trainees and/or teaching
• Be willing to undergo pedagogical training

CECM "Pédagogues"

CECM "pédagogues" are clinician-teachers who provide teaching and supervision to students in their practice.

• They receive a group of 3 students for 3 consecutive years
• They provide 10 x 2 hours of teaching in their practice per year
• They participate in mandatory training sessions
• They are remunerated for their teaching and training hours

CECM "Stage"

CECM "stage" are clinician-teachers who provide supervision to students during their internships.

• They receive a student for 8 to 10 half-days of internship
• They participate in mandatory training sessions
• They are remunerated for their supervision hours

FAQ

• What is the difference between a CECM (MPR-MF mention) and a CEC who hosts a trainee outside of the mention?
  • A CECM follows the progress of the students they receive and participates actively in training and exchange times between trainers.
• What is the commitment as a CECM?
  • To offer a good welcome to the student in the team and a respectful and benevolent learning environment
  • To offer the student the opportunity to practice at each consultation
  • To provide progressive supervision according to the student's level
  • To provide regular constructive feedback
  • To represent a role model for the student