Community at Meharry
Helping others in gratitude for those that helped us
Community Engagement and Clinical Opportunities
Being a Meharrian means being the change that you want to see.
Meharry Medical College is a dedicated health advocate for the Nashville community; especially those who are uninsured or underinsured, and those who have limited access to medical care.
Each year Meharry provides an uncompensated $26 million in medical and dental care to the local Nashville community at no cost to the patient. Additionally, Meharry reaches out to the community through a variety of programs that aid underserved populations such as the homeless and the elderly to help improve the quality of their health care.
Here To Serve
All Meharrians share one mission: to promote health caring. That’s why we support our Nashville community with free, compassionate medical and dental care — no insurance required.
Our no-cost care
For community members seeking support
Explore our free and low-cost services designed for you and your family. From prenatal care to dental services and chronic disease management, we meet you where you are with compassion, not costs.
Get Involved
For students, professionals and advocates
Join a legacy of change-makers. Amplify your impact through volunteer programs, knowledge-sharing, and youth empowerment.
Important Dates
Discover your road to achievement
Explore the many avenues for your graduate or professional education at Meharry.
News Feed
Medical researchers work in the smallest units of life — cells, molecules, data. Yet every discovery carries a bigger question: How could this actually help patients? At Meharry Medical College, where researchers are pushing ahead in precision medicine, that question doesn’t end with publication. Between the labs and the lives waiting for results lies […]
Dean Encourages Next Generation of Physician Leaders March 20, 2026 – The 2026 Residency Match Results ceremony took place on Friday, March 20 at The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College. For medical students who matched, the Class of 2026 saw a 92% match rate. “Match Day represents […]
LOMA LINDA, Calif. — March 25, 2026 — Today, the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Loma Linda University Health, launched the Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART) Initiative in San Bernardino County, California. The five-year initiative aims to reduce cardiovascular disease by building community-based […]