Meharry School of Medicine
The Class of 2026 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.
Five-Year SOM Strategic Plan
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine’s five-year strategic plan for the Academic Years 2025-2030.
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
Written by: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications. Nashville native Jamiya Gordon has known since middle school that she wanted to become a physician. Years later, that early ambition has brought her to Meharry Medical College, where receiving her first white coat will mark the next step in a journey […]
Department chairs play a critical role in shaping medical education, advancing research, supporting faculty and preparing the next generation of physicians. As the School of Medicine begins a new academic year, these leaders bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their respective departments while helping advance Meharry’s mission of […]
Representing the institution’s five schools, more than 500 students became alumni dedicated to strengthening and improving the health care space. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 18, 2026) — More than 500 student physicians, dentists, researchers and other health care professionals from Meharry Medical College crossed the stage at the Grand Ole Opry […]