View Other Schools
🇺🇸 United States

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Nashville, TN Class Size: 115
Visit School Website
QUICK LINKS
Statistics Tuition Friendliness Mission Statement Situational Judgement Tests Dates & Deadlines Prerequisite Courses Dual Degree Tracks Contact Information Secondary App Questions Interview Questions

Gaining admission to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.58 and an average MCAT score of 504.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.58
Average MCAT:
504
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
1-On-1 Review

Students Who Got In, Helping You Get In

Get your application reviewed by top medical students on AdmissionPeer™

AMCAS/TMDSAS/AACOMAS
Interview Prep
CASPer/PREview
Strategy & Update Letters
Access AdmissionPeer

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$60000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$60000

For more information about tuition at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://home.mmc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SOM-actual-2022-2023-Meharry-Tuition-and-Fees.pdf

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine:

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Mission Statement:
Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

For more information on the mission statement for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://home.mmc.edu/about/mission-vision/

Situational Judgement Tests

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
CASPer® QBank CASPer® TEST PREPARATION

CASPer® Question Bank

Be confident on the CASPer® test, with over 100 expert-designed scenarios.

100+ Scenarios
300+ Questions & Answers
CASPer® Simulation Platform
Time & Record Yourself
Measure Typing Speed
Save Your Video Responses
Access 300+ Expert Example Answer Explanations

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
December 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
January 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$65
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
September
Interview Cycle End:
April
Medical School Interview QBank INTERVIEW COMING UP?

Medical School Interview Question Bank

Learn to provide expert answers with expert questions & model answers.

100+ Questions & Answers
Interview Simulation Platform
Time & Record Yourself
Save Your Video Responses
MMI & Traditional Style
Access 100+ Expert Answers to Common Interview Questions

Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Zoology may be taken as a substitute for General Biology.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://home.mmc.edu/admissions/school-of-medicine/#1494886547633-e046fd8d-d7a6

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Meharry Medical College School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@mmc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

Why do you wish to attend Meharry Medical College School of Medicine? (No limit)
Please describe a personal situation of failure, significant challenge, or a major obstacle that you have overcome. Include a description of your coping skills and lessons you learned from that situation. (No limit)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

Which specific diseases or illnesses are of greatest concern to you?
Which area of medicine do you see yourself working in and why?
What qualities do you think a physician should possess?
Tell me something about yourself that is not mentioned on your application.
Why do you specifically want to attend Meharry?
If you had unlimited financial resources, what problem in the world would you work towards fixing?
According to you, what is the greatest problem in medicine today?
Explain the paths you have taken in your life that demonstrate your dedication to becoming a physician.
What aspects of Meharry do you like and appreciate?
What do you do to relieve stress?
What qualities make you unique and stand out from other candidates?
Why do you want to go to medical school?
How did you become interested in Meharry as a potential medical school?
What are some personal questions concerning your medical school applications?
What is the mission of Meharry Medical College?
What was your favorite class in college and why?
Tell me about your experience at (your undergraduate institution).
How do you think you will contribute to Meharry and its mission to serve the underserved?
Can you explain how you teach kindness to others?
What are your thoughts on current healthcare issues?
How does your undergraduate degree relate to medicine?
Discuss a current global or national health issue that concerns you.
How do you plan to contribute to Meharry's mission?
What is the mission of Meharry Medical College and how does it align with your own life mission?
How do you feel about being far away from your family during your time in medical school?
How do you plan to overcome academic difficulties in medical school?
How do you manage and relieve stress?
Describe where you see yourself in 10-15 years.
Describe yourself in a few words.
What do you know about the history of Meharry?
Describe your master's program and how it has prepared you for medical school.
Can you discuss a challenge you have overcome in your life?
Describe who you are as a person.
What have you been doing since completing your undergraduate years? (if applicable)
Can you provide a brief summary of yourself?
What is your approach to time management?