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Message from Dean Sonja Harris-Haywood MD, M.S., M.A.
Welcome to the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. I am Dr. Sonja Harris-Haywood, Dean of the School of Medicine. The School of Medicine continues to dedicate itself to educating the next generation of physicians through hands-on clinical experiences, community engagement, and cutting-edge research.
Our students gain invaluable exposure to real-world challenges and opportunities, while our research addresses health disparities, particularly in underserved communities. Meharry is committed to producing a diverse healthcare workforce and remains a leading producer of primary care physicians.
I am honored to continue Meharry’s proud legacy of public health service.
Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D., M.S., MA
Programs
Medical Degree Program
Medical Degree Partnership Program
Undergraduate Partnership Program
Federal Partnership Program
What is Next S.T.E.P Curriculum?
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine curriculum called Next S.T.E.P. (Successfully Training Equipped Physicians) is a diagnosis-based schematic presentation where lessons are presented in the format of the 120 most common clinical problems encountered by physicians. Hallmarks of the new curriculum include decreasing the number of lectures and replacing them with active-learning strategies such as team-based teaching. Meharry is the first HBCU medical school to adopt the curriculum which merges basic science and clinical lessons.
The curriculum is divided into successive academic courses across two phases over four years, each course building on the subject material and experiences of preceding years. The curriculum is comprised of three phases:
Phase 1-Foundational Curriculum);
Phase 2-Clinical Clerkships Curriculum);
Phase 3-Post-Clerkship Curriculum
SOM Policies and Procedures
At the School of Medicine, professionalism is a foundational value shared by every member of our community. Gaining a clear understanding of our key policies and procedures is essential—not only for successfully navigating your time here, but also for supporting your academic growth and shaping your professional development.