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The faculty and administration of Meharry Medical College expect full cooperation from the student body in the maintenance of high moral and ethical standards. Meharry Medical College reserves the right to dismiss a student at any time if his/her conduct is considered unsatisfactory. On the other hand, students should expect and receive courteous and helpful assistance from staff and innovative instruction and research methods from the faculty.
Personal integrity and honesty are very important attributes of a professional; therefore, any student involved in irregularity in an examination will be referred to the College Disciplinary Committee for action.
Any student who withdraws from the College must comply with the College’s official withdrawal policy. Students who drop out after the end of the refund period will be assessed full tuition and fees for the semester.
The use of the name “Meharry Medical College” is forbidden on all student orders except as it may appear in the mailing/shipping address.
Programs for public exercises of entertainment sponsored by the students or student organizations, in which the name of the College is used, must be submitted to the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management for approval.
Meharry Medical College is not responsible for personal property that may be lost or damaged on its premises.
No student of Meharry Medical College shall treat or prescribe drugs for patients except during regular clinics or dispensaries of the hospitals connected with the College and then only under the supervision of the practitioner of medicine or dentistry who must sign the prescriptions and is licensed in the state in which the hospital or clinic is located. All students must abide by the Meharry Medical College Substance Abuse Policy. The Substance Abuse Policy is available in the Student Handbook and at www.mmc.edu.
Name Change
Name change requests must be in writing and include your student ID or social security number, your name PRIOR to the change as well as your new name, date of birth, marital status (unmarried, married, widowed, separated), your signature, and a copy of one of the following court-generated documents:
· birth certificate
· marriage certificate
· court order / divorce decree
· Passport or visa (Required by international students. Must be original)
The College reserves the right to request multiple forms of documentation for verification.
Request for Transcripts, Medical Board Blanks, Dental Board Blanks, Examination Forms and Licensure
A student may have the first transcript issued without charge. First official transcript for each academic year is $5, after which there is a $2 fee for each additional transcript. Upon graduation, one transcript is issued without charge, after which a fee of $2 each applies.
Fees for the issuance of transcripts are payable in advance. Official transcripts bearing the seal of Meharry Medical College are released only to educational institutions and other recognized authorities. A student may receive an unofficial copy.
Students are charged a fee of $1 for the completion of blanks and/or forms with the College seal embossed on them.
Licensures Form Fee: There is a $2 charge for each licensure issued.
Processing Time: It takes approximately 3-5 business days to prepare and mail the requested licensure documents.
Requests may be submitted in writing to:
Meharry Medical College
Attn: Reqistrars Office – Licensure Request
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208-3599
The following information should be included:
· Name of student at time of attendance
· Indicate if person was a student, faculty, fellow or graduate and program or department to which person is/was affiliated
· If a person had more than one affiliation with Meharry Medical College, indicate which one(s) require certification
· Years of attendance
· Social security number of person
· Address to which the licensure letter should be mailed
· Phone number (in case any questions arise)
Please take care to ensure the accuracy of all information before submitting your application.
Please note: If money is owed to Meharry, the certification letter will not be released until the debt is cleared.
If you have any questions, contact the Registrars Office at (615) 327-6806 or by e-mail at slbrown@mmc.edu.
Request of Duplicate Diplomas
A certificate of graduation may be issued upon proof indicating that the diploma was stolen, lost or destroyed, accompanied by a notarized statement. A duplicate diploma may be given if the officials who signed the original diploma are still associated with the College; if not, a certificate verifying the date of graduation and type of diploma awarded imprinted with the official seal of the College will be issued. A fee of $75 is charged for this service.
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