Meharry Students

Welcome Current and Prospective Students!

Meharry offers students a diverse array of educational, cultural and recreational programs. Many Greek-letter fraternities and sororities are represented on Meharry's campus, as well as various student organizations and honor societies.

Meharry's Mission

Meharry Medical College exists to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences; placing special emphasis on providing opportunities to people of color and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high quality health services; and conducting research that foster the elimination of health disparities.

Vision

To achieve national recognition as a community-focused quality-driven academic health center noted for its:

* Uniquely nurturing, highly effective educational programs
* Preeminence in health disparities research
* Culturally sensitive, evidence-based health services
* Significant contribution to the diversity of the nation's health professions work force

Founded

Meharry Medical College was founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College of Nashville , under the auspices of the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1900, Central Tennessee College became Walden University , and by 1915 the College gained a separate corporate existence from the university.


Prospective Students

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Current Students

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Documents

Below are documents and forms that will help current and prosepective students gain more information about student services and responsibilites for those who attend Meharry Medical College.

Forms

Calendars

Handbooks

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Student Services

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