Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs. The general role of the Office of Student Affairs is the promotion of a positive environment conducive to personal growth and learning.  This necessitates the assurance of student familiarity with resources, assistance with resource acquisition and provision of personal and supportive services.  Specific Student Affairs responsibilities include advising, coordination of special student programs and consultation.

Additionally, the office is responsible for the coordination and selection of students for the School of Dentistry and chairs an Admissions Committee that reviews all requirements for entrance to the School of Dentistry. The Office is headed by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

We encourage you to learn more about our excellent educational, clinical and scientific programs, which are expanding at a remarkable pace as the school celebrates over 100 years of service.   Today, our campus boasts a dynamic environment charged with innovation and opportunity. Our students are exposed to the latest dental knowledge with groundbreaking instructional technologies and unparalleled clinical experiences.

Contacts

Cherae Farmer-Dixon, D.D.S., M.S.P.H. 
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Chairperson, Dental Admissions Committee
cdixon@mmc.edu

Machelle Fleming Thompson,  R.D.H., B.S., M.S.P.H.
Assistant Professor
mfthompson@mmc.edu

Helen Howse
Senior Administrative Assistant
hhowse@mmc.edu

Contact Information:
Office of Student Affairs Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry
1005 D.B. Todd Boulevard
Nashville, TN  37208
Office: (615) 327-6076 Fax:  (615) 327-6074