Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College, also referred to as Meharry, is a private historically black college in Nashville, Tennessee that was founded as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College in 1876. Meharry includes a dental school, a medical school, an allied health school, and a graduate school. The college offers Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

The students of Meharry Medical College are active members of various organization groups such as Meharry - Vanderbilt Student Alliance, Physicians for Human Rights, American Association of Women Dentists, American Medical Student Association, and Ewell Neil Dental Research Society.

Dr. Willie Adams, Jr., Mayor of Albany, Georgia; Dr. Edward S. Cooper, President of the American Heart Association; and Dr. John E. Maupin, President of Morehouse School of Medicine are some of the notable alumni of Meharry Medical College.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Meharry Medical College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 752 in 2007-2008 (100 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 11% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 89%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Meharry Medical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Meharry Medical College provides on-campus housing for 213 of its 100 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).