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...
Nashville, TN– The Wells family’s legacy of education, service and philanthropy was permanently etched into the history of Meharry Medical College on Friday as college leaders, students, supporters and family members gathered to unveil the newly named Wells Grand Ballroom inside the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education. The...
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...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hundreds of adults and children received free dental care at a Meharry Medical College event in Nashville, with students, residents, and volunteer dentists working side by side to serve those who cannot afford treatment. Meharry registered over 650 adults and around 70 children which was the...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meharry Medical College announces new professional certificates designed to empower clinicians, administrators, and researchers to incorporate data science and artificial intelligence into their work. The programs aim to translate complex information into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. “Our goal is to equip the...
The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grant is the second largest award received by Meharry’s School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) will soon develop three short-term certificates in AI, cybersecurity and bioinformatics thanks to a $ 2 million Department of Education grant – Fund for the Improvement of...
Nashville, TN — Meharry Medical College announced today that the School of Applied Computational Sciences has received a $1 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to strengthen medical education and the nation’s health care system. This investment is part of RWJF’s $7.5 million commitment to Historically Black...
There is ongoing uncertainty about our country’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides critical food assistance to 41 million Americans – 700,000 of these Americans live in Tennessee. Many in our community may be at risk of experiencing food insecurity as the government shutdown lingers. HOW TO HELP We...
Efemena Diejomaoh, MD, DTMH, MPH, a PGY 4 Psychiatry Resident, has been featured in the October Issue of Pain Medicine News for his analysis on the growing dangers of polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications, among patients treated for chronic pain, particularly when sedating drugs are combined. Dr. Diejomaoh,...
The Meharry Medical College Center for Women’s Health Research is mobilizing African American women with a mother, daughter or sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer to participate discussion groups. Did you know Black women have a 31% mortality – the highest among any U.S. racial or ethnic group?...
Nashville, TN– The Wells family’s legacy of education, service and philanthropy was permanently etched into the history of Meharry Medical College on Friday as college leaders, students, supporters and family members gathered to unveil the newly named Wells Grand Ballroom inside the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education. The...
James E. K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D., President & CEO of Meharry Medical College, illustrates the transmission of COVID-19 and discusses prevention. Click here to see view video on Youtube
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Meharry’s Dr. Calvin Smith appeared recently on the News Channel 5 Plus broadcast of Morning Line to discuss the latest with the COVID-19 vaccine, including new recommendations to vaccinate children under the age of twelve. Be sure to watch to learn more. View the full video by clicking the link...
