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Higher EducationTennessee, United States1001-5000 Employees
Meharry Medical College is a higher education institution in Nashville that concentrates on education and training in the health sciences. Its mission focuses on improving health outcomes for minority and underserved communities by expanding opportunities for people of color and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, while supporting high-quality health services and research that addresses health disparities. Founded in 1876 as part of Central Tennessee College, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional accreditation for its Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies and Research, and it maintains an affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The college operates as a community-focused academic health center in Nashville with a view toward contributing to health professions diversity. In recent developments, it announced a partnership with Oracle to establish a health innovation hub in the city and to provide training opportunities for medical students using Oracle's cloud and AI software.