At Meharry,
We Teach Health Caring
1939-2026
In Remembrance:
Dr. Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
One of Meharry’s most esteemed icons, Frank Spencer Royal Sr., M.D. ’68—Chairman Emeritus of Meharry’s Board of Trustees spanning 30 years—passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Worship of God Through Service to Mankind
Meharry Medical College is one of the nation’s oldest historically Black academic health sciences centers. We are a community of scholars, research leaders and clinicians –– from every demographic –– committed to advancing healthcare for all.
A community of scholars and learners
Meharry includes five schools: School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Graduate Studies, School of Applied Computational Sciences and School of Global Health. Our graduate and professional academic programs include online, hybrid and in-person offerings in medicine, dentistry, health sciences, global health, and data science and other applications of artificial intelligence.
Come Home to Meharry
Alumni, Homecoming Reunion 2026 begins here—join us May 13–17, 2026, for a historic 150-year celebration.
Life at Meharry
Meharrians are scholars and leaders dedicated to serving underserved communities through high standards of excellence and compassionate action.
PSA with Dr. Hildreth - Official Podcast
Immersive community research
Meharry empowers diverse, underserved populations through research and thought leadership. These activities advance health equity and connects labs to the bedside and the classroom, providing faculty and students remarkable insight.
We are pursuing groundbreaking research in genomics, social determinants of health, precision health and other areas that will improve healthcare for all –– especially underserved populations.
Compassionate care
Our clinics provide patient-centered care for the entire family. Offerings include dental care on campus and, through the Meharry Medical Group, an ever-growing number of clinics in the Middle Tennessee area.
A Leader in Oral Healthcare
Kevin Dancy, DDS
Legacy of Service
Samantha Seibert, M.D.
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News
The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grant is the second largest award received by Meharry’s School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) will soon develop three short-term certificates in AI, cybersecurity and bioinformatics thanks to a $ 2 million Department of Education grant – Fund for the Improvement of […]
Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2026) Meharry Medical College hosted its 2nd Annual Corporate Partners Breakfast, bringing together corporate leaders, foundation partners and community stakeholders to celebrate the institution’s 150-year legacy and the vital role corporate support plays in advancing its mission. The program kicked off with a panel discussion featuring […]
Dr. Julie Gray, associate dean of community affairs at Meharry Medical College and a 1999 graduate of the School of Dentistry, joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explore how her leadership is reshaping access to oral health care across Tennessee. Across Tennessee, thousands of residents struggle to access the dental […]