Meharry School of Medicine
The Class of 2025 had a 92% MATCH Rate
At the School of Medicine, we take pride in our mission to provide education, scientific research, and patient care opportunities for our students as they become the next generation of physicians. For nearly 150 years, Meharry has committed to creating a more diverse healthcare workforce and we continue to be one of the nation’s leading producers of primary care physicians.
Our college is unmatched when it comes to research. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to teaching our students through transformative education and immersive community research.
Programs
When you choose to become a Meharrian, you’re joining a legacy of excellence and a community committed to shaping the future of medicine. Our program is thoughtfully designed to prepare you with the knowledge, clinical skills, and hands-on experience you need to succeed—and lead—in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Each year, we welcome around 115 new medical students into our close-knit community. Here, you’ll grow into a strong, competitive residency applicant and be equipped for a lifelong, fulfilling career in the medical profession. In addition to our medical degree, we have dual degree, research-focused, and undergraduate bridge programs available.
Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences Departments
SOM Research Programs
Residency
Meharry Medical College accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must have a medical degree (within 3 years) from an accredited medical school by the start of residency (July 1). For more information, visit our Graduate Medical Education Office webpage.
Important Dates
Legacy of Service
Wabi Tela, M.D.
Legacy of Service
Samantha Seibert, M.D.
Ignite Your Journey
It starts with your application – your journey to join the next generation of physicians at Meharry begins now.
SOM News
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Medical Student Radiology Symposium held in November 2025 brought together medical students from across the region for a full day of learning, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of radiology. Meharry’s Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG), Radiology Interest Group (RIG), and Vanderbilt University collaborated on the symposium. Residency program directors offered students valuable insight into career pathways, training expectations, and the future of radiology. Interactive workshops led by radiology faculty, residents, and fellows gave participants practical exposure to both diagnostic and interventional techniques. “Seeing students connect with residents and attendings, work through cases, and stay engaged all day […]
Nashville, TN – Meharry Medical College proudly welcomes José E. Rodríguez, MD, FAAFP, as the new Chair and tenured full professor of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Previously, he served as Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Utah Health and was a tenured professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. “Dr. José Rodríguez brings a rare combination of heart, scholarship, and leadership to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine,” said Dean Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D., MS, MA. His life’s work, championing equity, amplifying underrepresented voices, and expanding access […]
Kafayat Kareem, a fourth-year medical student (MS4) at Meharry Medical College, is passionate about dermatology, technology, and global health. She recently presented her research at the 2025 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society International Conference on Body Sensor Networks in Los Angeles. The global conference brought together researchers and clinicians to explore innovations in digital health, wearable sensors, and artificial intelligence. Her research, conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Bolanle Asiyanbola in Meharry’s Department of Surgery, examined a newly identified anatomical structure in the nail called the angulodiginychium. “We identified the role the angulodiginychium plays in the transmission of […]