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Residency
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office at Meharry Medical College oversees all residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Mission
The mission of the GME is to ensure these programs deliver high-quality training that equips residents and fellows with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for lifelong learning and full licensure.
Through their training, residents and fellows at Meharry gain valuable experience in improving healthcare for minority and underserved populations by providing high-quality care and conducting research aimed at eliminating health disparities.
Application Process
Learn the requirements for both medical and dental residency applicants.
Residency Compensation
- PGY1/Preliminary Year: $59,676
- PGY2: $61,686
- PGY3: $63,930
- PGY4: $66,175
Additional Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Life, Spouse Life, Child Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term disability
- Accidental Insurance
- On-site dining
Clinical Sites
Meharry residents receive benefits from clinical opportunities at various sites. These diverse facilities ensure Meharry residents have a wide range of experience with patients and approaches to the delivery of care.
They include:
- Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, Tenn.
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- Centennial Medical Center/Parthenon Pavilion, Nashville, Tenn.
- Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute, Nashville, Tenn.
- The Elam Mental Health Center, Nashville, Tenn.
- Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
- Skyline Medical Clinic, Madison, Tenn.
- St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- St. Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, Tenn.
- Medicos Para La Familia, Nashville, Tenn.
- Tennessee Department of Health, Nashville, Tenn.
- Green County Health Care, Inc., Snow Hill, N.C.
- Mercy Hospital and Medical Center , Chicago, Il.
- Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Inc., Nashville, Tenn
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, DC
- Tennessee State University, Dept. of Human Performance/Sports Science, Nashville, Tenn
Helpful Links
- Accreditation Information
- Association for American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- State of TN Medical License (USMLE)