As stated in article L. 632-1 of the Education Code, reproduced below:
“Theoretical and practical medical studies are organised by medical training and research units. They must enable students to participate effectively in hospital activities.
Subject to the provisions of article L. 632-2, the system of medical and post-graduate studies and the organisation of research are laid down by orders of the Minister for Higher Education and the Minister for Health. In the case of research, these decrees are also signed by the ministers concerned. “