Meharry Medical College is one of the nation's oldest and largest private, independent historically Black academic health sciences centers, founded in 1876. The institution operates five schools - Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Applied Computational Sciences, and Global Health - offering programs in medical education, dental education, health sciences, data science, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and global health. Its academic offerings span online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
The college has trained more than 30% of the nation's Black physicians and dentists, reflecting its historical significance as the first medical school for African Americans in the South. Meharry operates as a community of scholars, researchers, and clinicians committed to advancing healthcare for all populations, with particular attention to underserved communities.
The institution's technical scope encompasses clinical research, medical education, dental education, global health, data science, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. As an academic health sciences center, Meharry combines educational programs with research activities and clinical training across its five schools.
