Meharry Medical College
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| ID | 50 |
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| Name | Meharry Medical College |
| Address | 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard Nashville, TN 37208 Phone: 615-327-6998 |
| City | Nashville |
| State | TN |
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| Url | www.mmc.edu/educatio |
| Dean | Dr. Cherae Farmer-Dixon |
| About | (not set) |
| Url Fin Aid | www.dental.pitt.edu/students/financial_aid.php |
| Mission | 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, Meharry Medical College is committed to delivering high-quality health services and conducting research that fosters the elimination of health disparities. |
| First Year Enr | Number of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is: Baccalaureate: 48 Master’s: 8 Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0 Of first-year, first-time enrollees without baccalaureates, the number with: Equivalent of 60 undergraduate credit hours or less: 0 Equivalent of 61-90 undergraduate credit hours: 0 Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 4 |
| Curriculum | The School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College combines both educational tradition and innovation in the curriculum that allow students the ability to develop the appropriate foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable them to become the best in their respective dental specialty. The educational program of the School of Dentistry is composed of a multifaceted curriculum, which includes both independent and collaborative learning, and an iterative instructional pattern that ensures a sound knowledge base in general dentistry. Instructional efforts strike a balance between cognitive/intellective preparation, practical application, and the inculcation of professional ethical standards. Year 1. Most academic effort is devoted to basic sciences. Year 2. Preclinical courses are emphasized to prepare students for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients. Years 3 and 4. The final two years are devoted to clinical instruction. |
| Inst Type | Private |
| Since Year | 1886 |
| Term Type | Semester |
| Prog Length | 48 Months |
| Sem Start | June |
| Degr Offered | D.D.S. |
| Contact Fin Aid | Barbara Tharpe Director of Financial Aid 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard Nashville, TN 37208 Phone: 615-327-6826 |
| College Cred Req | Semester: 96 Quarter: 144 |
| Bac Deg Pref | While not required, |
| Prereq Courses | Biology: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 4 Semester/6 Quarter |
| Recom Courses | Anatomy 3/5 Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 3/5 Physiology 3/5 Zoology 3/5 |
| Gpa | Science GPA Mean: 3.1 Range: 2.5-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.2 Range: 2.8-4.0 |
| Dat Score | Academic Average Mean: 17.0 Range: 16-22 Perceptual Ability Mean: 17.0 Range: 13-23 Total Science: Mean: 17.0 Range: 15-22 |
| Dat Req | Yes |
| Dat Latest | December |
| Dat Oldest | 3 Years |
| Dat Several | Most recent score only is considered |
| Dat Canada | Yes |
| Second Appl Req | Yes |
| Interv Req | Yes |
| Residents Prefered | South Carolina |
| Instate Appl | 92 Applicants 24 Interviews 9 Enrolled |
| Outstate Appl | 1,629 Applicants 201 Interviews 51 Enrolled |
| Appl Start Date | 06/01/2014 |
| Appl End Date | 12-15-14 |
| First Accept Date | 12-01-14 |
| Apply Fee | In state: $65 Out of state: $65 International: $65 |
| Fee Waiver Avail | No |
| Racial Dist | American Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 4 Black/African American: 36 Hispanic/Latino: 9 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 9 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 0 International: 1 |
| Age Dist | Youngest: 21 Oldest: 37 Average Age: 24 |
| Research Oppor | Yes |
| Special Programs | PREDENTAL Postbaccalaureate programs: By invitation only DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers |
| Tuition | First Year Resident: $42,235 First Year Non-Resident: $42,235 Second Year Resident: $42,235 Second Year Non-Resident: $42,235 Third Year Resident: $42,235 Third Year Non-Resident: $42,235 Fourth Year Resident: $42,235 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $42,235 |
| Living Exp | First Year Living Expenses: $27,367 Second Year Living Expenses: $24,986 Third Year Living Expenses: $24,986 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $23,754 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $1,500 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year):$2,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $2,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $1,600 |
| Campus Type | Urban |
| Oncampus Housing | Yes |
| Class Size | 60 |