Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee is a private nonprofit historically Black graduate and professional institution dedicated to educating health professionals and conducting biomedical research. Founded in 1876, Meharry is one of the oldest and largest historically Black academic health science centers in the United States.

The college offers doctoral and professional degrees across its schools of medicine, dentistry, graduate studies, and public health and health policy. Programs include the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), and a range of Ph.D. and master's-level programs in biomedical sciences and public health.

Located in Nashville, a major center for healthcare, music, and higher education in Tennessee, Meharry Medical College occupies a distinctive position in American medical education. The college has a long-standing mission of serving underserved communities and training a diverse healthcare workforce. Its Nashville location provides access to major hospital systems and clinical training environments.