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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News
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 […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meharry Medical College announces new professional certificates designed to empower clinicians, administrators, and researchers to incorporate data science and artificial intelligence into their work. The programs aim to translate complex information into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. “Our goal is to equip the […]
STEM jobs (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine positions) power the economy. They account for two-thirds of all American jobs and over $10 to $20 trillion in sales. But the talent pipeline doesn’t match the make-up of our communities, particularly when it comes to women. More specifically Black women. On […]
Meharry SACS is pleased to announce that David Lockett, Ph.D. student in data science, and Courtney Quarterman, Ph.D. candidate in data science, have been accepted to the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) Innovation Fellowship, a competitive six-week program designed to advance research commercialization and entrepreneurship across Tennessee’s universities and research institutions. The fellowship will provide valuable opportunities […]