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...
At Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, the Class of 2027 established the Drs. Turner and Atta Scholarship for Collaborative Excellence to honor a first-year medical student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement and a deep commitment to collaboration. The scholarship reflects the institution’s enduring values, scholarship, service, and teamwork, and...
Meharry Medical Group joined Nashville Strong Babies and the Metro Public Health Department to welcome more than 300 attendees to the 2026 Bellies, Babies & Beyond: A Celebration of Motherhood Community Education and Shower event. Held at Nissan Stadium, this year’s event offered education, support, health screenings, a dedicated space...
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...
Nashville, TN- The career path a child chooses is not always a popular one for parents, but at Meharry Medical College, following in the footsteps of a grandparent, parent or even a sibling is common. For one reason — Meharry is family. Janaya Nelson is undeniably part of that family,...
Nashville, TN- On Match Day, March 20, Charles Summers will stand among his classmates waiting to open an envelope that stands for far more than the next stop in his medical training. For the 25-year-old future physician, the moment will reflect a lifetime of perseverance, sacrifice and unwavering belief that...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On March 20, when medical students across the country open envelopes revealing the next step in their training, Victoria A. Blue takes part in a moment nearly a century in the making. A member of the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Class of 2026, Blue represents...
Balancing the demands of medical school with personal passions can be challenging, but Gianna Sweeting, a first-year medical student (M1) at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, is proving that strength and dedication extend far beyond the classroom. Sweeting recently competed in a USA Powerlifting (USAPL) meet, a strength sport...
Katie Frederickson, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, a third-year medical student, is combining nearly two decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge technology to advance research in dermatology. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Frederickson spent 18 years working as both a Neonatal Registered Nurse and a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner before beginning her journey in...
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024),. During a recent appearance on Morning Line with host Nick Beres, Dr. José E. Rodríguez, professor and chair of Family & Community Medicine at Meharry Medical College, emphasized the...
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?...
