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Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Introduction
Established in 1876, Meharry Medical College educates about half of all African-American doctors and
dentists in the United States. It was founded as the medical department of Central Tennessee College of
Nashville, which later became Walden University. In
1915 a new charter was granted to the school from the
state, establishing Meharry as an independent institution. Presently it includes schools of Medicine,
Dentistry, Graduate Study and Research, and Allied
Health. Its mission is the education of primary care
physicians, for service in medically underserved areas.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Academics
4-year semitraditional. First year: An introduction to
cell biology is followed by a progression from the cell
through organ systems in the teaching of biochemistry,
anatomy, and physiology. Second year: Includes
courses in family and community health, genetics, and
physical diagnosis. Third and fourth years: The clinical clerkships, beginning in the junior year and
extending into the senior year, consist of six 8-week
blocks in each of the following: internal medicine,
pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, family and
preventive medicine, and psychiatry. The fourth-year
students take three 4-week blocks of surgery, Area
Health Education Center, and radiology; two 4-week
blocks in internal medicine; and three 4-week blocks
of guided electives. The school offers students a 5-year
curriculum, in which the first year of the standard curriculum is extended over a 2-year period.
Unique Programs
Minority admissions:The college, which over the years
has turned out nearly half of the 7000AfricanAmerican
physicians graduated from American medical schools,
is offering through the Kresge Learning Resources
Center an opportunity for alumni and other physicians
to continue their education. Several 8-week summer
programs are available for undergraduates. Other
degree programs: Combined MD-PhD programs in a
variety of disciplines.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Admissions
Requirements include 1 year of English in addition to
the basic premedical science courses. Preference given
to those students who have more than 3 years of premedical training. The selection process is based on consideration of both the cognitive and noncognitive skills
of the applicant, related to their potential for success as
medical students. Indicators for academic achievement
are the performance in the standard premedical science
courses and on the MCAT. These along with the GPA
and recommendations provide a screening mechanism
for extending an interview invitation. At the interview,
noncognitive elements are assessed. The school accepts
students from throughout the country. Special consideration is given to disadvantaged students. Transfer and
advanced standing: None.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Students
Grades of A, B, C, and F and a summary of the student’s work are issued. Receiving total passing scores
on Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE is required for promotion to the third year and graduation, respectively.
Teaching: The School of Medicine is housed primarily
in a building that contains basic science departments and
teaching laboratories, a teaching hospital with clinical
departments, and research facilities. Hubbard Hospital
houses the basic and clinical sciences departments
including laboratories, classrooms, an amphitheater,
teaching laboratories, and other facilities. Library: The
library contains more than 50,000 volumes and 1000
journal titles and is located in the Learning Resources
Center. Housing: Dorothy Brown Hall houses female
students, and the Student-Faculty Apartment Complex
contains 1- and 2-bedroom apartments.
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Nashville, TN 37208