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.
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.
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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Medical researchers work in the smallest units of life — cells, molecules, data. Yet every discovery carries a bigger question: How could this actually help patients? At Meharry Medical College, where researchers are pushing ahead in precision medicine, that question doesn’t end with publication. Between the labs and the lives waiting for results lies […]
Dean Encourages Next Generation of Physician Leaders March 20, 2026 – The 2026 Residency Match Results ceremony took place on Friday, March 20 at The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College. For medical students who matched, the Class of 2026 saw a 92% match rate. “Match Day represents […]
LOMA LINDA, Calif. — March 25, 2026 — Today, the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Loma Linda University Health, launched the Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART) Initiative in San Bernardino County, California. The five-year initiative aims to reduce cardiovascular disease by building community-based […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hundreds of adults and children received free dental care at a Meharry Medical College event in Nashville, with students, residents, and volunteer dentists working side by side to serve those who cannot afford treatment. Meharry registered over 650 adults and around 70 children which was the […]
The Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County (CCSBC), headed by former educator Fredia Flack Lusk, has shown that a community and county supported health clinic can work and thrive in a rural Tennessee county. Located at 200 Dover St since 2003, the CCSBC has a unique model supported by […]