At Meharry,
We Teach Health Caring
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.
Honoring a 150-Year Legacy
For 150 years, Meharry has advanced education, research, healthcare, and community service.
This milestone honors our past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future.
Life at Meharry
Meharrians are scholars and leaders dedicated to serving underserved communities through high standards of excellence and compassionate action.
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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Prepares the next generation of leaders in medicine, dentistry, global health, data science and biomedical research.
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News
Nashville, Tenn. – For five years, Meharry Medical College has been planting seeds of possibility in young minds through G.O.A.L.S.—Go Out and Love Science—an immersive, hands-on experience designed to introduce middle school students to science, medicine, dentistry and health-related careers. Recently, nearly 200 sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Haynes […]
Meharry Medical College’s Cherae M. Farmer, D.D,S., MSPH, FACD, FICD, Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Dean of the School of Dentistry is featured in Rolling Out, discussing the importance of advancing oral health care for all and expanding access to quality dental care for underserved communities. Learn more about […]
Meharry Medical College celebrated student scholarship, scientific discovery, mentorship and the important role of research in improving health during Meharry Medical Student Research Day 2026 on Sept. 30. Held in the Harold D. West Basic Science Building, the annual event brought together medical students, faculty, research mentors, judges, panelists and […]
Written by: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications Meharry Medical College held its 151st Convocation at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education on the College’s Nashville campus. One of Meharry’s most enduring traditions, Convocation brings together students, faculty, alumni and College […]
Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital hosted Nashville Walks for Peace Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing physicians, medical students, first responders, families and community members together for a 5K race and 2-mile walk focused on preventing gun violence and promoting safer communities. Nashville was one of 10 cities to participate […]