Meharry Medical College

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Founded: 1876

ORAU Member since: 1955

Member Councilor: Russell E. Poland

Enrollment: 772 (fall 2011)

Mission Statement:

Meharry Medical College is an academic health center that exists to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities by offering excellent education and training programs in the health sciences. True to its heritage, Meharry places special emphasis on providing opportunities for people of color, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and others regardless of race or ethnicity; delivering high quality health services; and conducting research that fosters the elimination of health disparities.

Web Site: Meharry Medical College