Nashville, TN
Faith-Based HBCU
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $57,243
Tuition (Out of State): $57,243
Accreditation Status: Probation
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 105
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1876
Accreditation Year: 1942
Website: https://home.mmc.edu/school-of-medicine/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 503
Average GPA: 3.41
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
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- 1. Motivation and Fit – Why do you wish to attend Meharry Medical College School of Medicine? (No limit)
- 2. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Please describe a personal situation of failure, significant challenge, or major obstacle that you have overcome, including your coping skills and lessons learned. (No limit)
- 3. Motivation and Fit – Why do you want to attend Meharry Medical College School of Medicine?
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- 5. Motivation and Fit – Why do you want to attend Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine?
About the School
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.
Curriculum
The School is nationally recognized for its community-based and academic programs. National centers and programs have been established to address sickle cell anemia, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, environmental health, teen pregnancy, cancer, kidney failure, aging and more. The School's faculty, staff and students actively serve the community in many ways: mentoring for high school and college students; Health Careers Opportunity Programs for elementary, high school and college students; speakers on health topics and more. The School has a program to assist college graduates in preparing to enter health professions schools.
Facilities
Meharry's primary affiliated clinical training sites also include the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, located in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee; the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute; and the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Other affiliated clinical facilities include the United Neighborhood Health Services Medical Clinic, the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, the Centennial Medical Center, and the Baptist Medical Center.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MMC:
Student Loan Burden: $532,574
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MMC, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $532,574. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 77% Nationally
The cost of living at MMC is among the top 77% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around MMC is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: Student Services & Faculty Affairs, 1005 Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208
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Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.
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