School of Graduate Studies
Empowering Minds. Cultivating Leaders
We are committed to advancing human health through rigorous research, cutting-edge education, and compassionate service. Our faculty and staff are committed to training the next generation of biomedical scientists and encourage collaboration, camaraderie, and cross-discipline innovation to foster their passion for discovery and commitment to solving health challenges.
Why Meharry School of Graduate Studies
We are the School of Graduate Studies where training passes individually from professor to student. Our program is designed to enhance student preparation for professional careers in the health sciences.
The School of Graduate Studies at Meharry Medical College began in 1938 as a series of short courses in the basic and clinical sciences. In 1947, a master of science degree program was implemented as the first graduate degree; a Ph.D. program was established in 1972, an M.D./Ph.D. program in 1982, and a Physician Assistant program in 2023.
Since 1970, our school has awarded more than 15 percent of the biomedical science Ph.D.s earned by African American scientists in the U.S. and is currently ranked third nationally by Diverse Issues in Higher Education for the number of African American biomedical science Ph.D.s the School produces.
Our programs
We offer programs designed for several academic and career paths. Through Meharry, you can pursue healthcare education leadership, research-intensive doctoral studies, advanced study in health sciences, or becoming a compassionate, community-focused physician assistant. Online and in-person formats available.
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