MérIMEs

MérIMEs is a term used in some French-speaking regions to refer to "Missions d'Intérêt Général et d'Activité Libérale" or "General Interest Missions and Private Practice." It describes the professional activities of doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who have a dual role. These professionals are employed by a public hospital or institution for their general interest missions, which typically involve patient care, teaching, and research. Simultaneously, they are permitted to engage in private practice, seeing patients on a fee-for-service basis outside of their public duties.

This dual practice model aims to leverage the expertise of healthcare professionals within the public system while also allowing them to generate additional income and potentially offer more specialized services. It is a complex arrangement that requires careful management of time and resources to ensure both public service obligations and private practice demands are met. The regulations and specific implementation of MérIMEs can vary between different healthcare institutions and regions in France. This system is designed to retain skilled professionals within the public sector by offering them a more flexible and potentially lucrative career path.