Meharry Medical College:
Meharry was founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College of Nashville, under the auspices of the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1900, Central Tennessee College became Walden University, and by 1915 the College gained a separate corporate existence from the university.
Meharry Medical College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The College has full accreditation in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies and Research and Allied Health Professions. Our student body is comprised of more than 800 students from 43 states, the District of Columbia and 22 foreign nations.
Meharry was founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College of Nashville, under the auspices of the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1900, Central Tennessee College became Walden University, and by 1915 the College gained a separate corporate existence from the university.
Meharry Medical College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The College has full accreditation in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies and Research and Allied Health Professions. Our student body is comprised of more than 800 students from 43 states, the District of Columbia and 22 foreign nations.
We offer the following degrees: School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy; School of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery; and School of Graduate Studies and Research: Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology, and Master of Science in Public Health. The School of Allied Health Professions offers: Certificate in Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration and Planning, and Medical Technology.
Research
Research is conducted to learn more about health problems, how to alleviate them, and how to work with communities to address the myriad of health-related problems. The MSPH Program participates vigorously with the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance in which both institutions work together to enhance the educational, scientific, and clinical programs at and between both institutions and to assist with collaborative efforts for undergraduate and graduate medical/health education. Our affiliation with the Colleges of Medicine, and Dentistry and the Clinical Research Center at Meharry also adds strength to our program and creates a remarkable network of opportunities for our graduate students.
Research is conducted to learn more about health problems, how to alleviate them, and how to work with communities to address the myriad of health-related problems. The MSPH Program participates vigorously with the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance in which both institutions work together to enhance the educational, scientific, and clinical programs at and between both institutions and to assist with collaborative efforts for undergraduate and graduate medical/health education. Our affiliation with the Colleges of Medicine, and Dentistry and the Clinical Research Center at Meharry also adds strength to our program and creates a remarkable network of opportunities for our graduate students.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) is offered by the Meharry Medical College School of Graduate Studies and Research. The MSPH Program concentrates on teaching, research and community service. The Program is committed to training students who seek optimal health for people and their communities by way of public health approaches. The MSPH program supports the World Health Organization’s definition of health: “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) is offered by the Meharry Medical College School of Graduate Studies and Research. The MSPH Program concentrates on teaching, research and community service. The Program is committed to training students who seek optimal health for people and their communities by way of public health approaches. The MSPH program supports the World Health Organization’s definition of health: “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Accreditation
Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Curriculum
Students in the MSPH program receive a foundation in the basics of public health that allows them to work as health professionals in the public, private and voluntary health agency sectors at the local, state, federal and international levels. Students also participate in externships which have included the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Department of Veterans Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Harvard University, Tennessee Hospital Association, and the American Cancer Society. These externships lead to excellent opportunities for future employment.
Students in the MSPH program receive a foundation in the basics of public health that allows them to work as health professionals in the public, private and voluntary health agency sectors at the local, state, federal and international levels. Students also participate in externships which have included the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Department of Veterans Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Harvard University, Tennessee Hospital Association, and the American Cancer Society. These externships lead to excellent opportunities for future employment.
Faculty
The MSPH Program faculty is diverse in their skills and background. Titles of the various faculty are adjunct professor, assistant professor, associate professor and professor. Samples of degree specialization include clinical psychology, health services, statistics, jurisprudence, occupational health, environment health, health economics, research methods, program planning and evaluation, health economics, women’s health, health administration, epidemiology, community intervention, medicine, and public health. Faculty participate in teaching, research, professional services and community services. Preceptors from the various health sectors work with students during the students’ summer externship experiences. They also contribute to the program as guest lecturers and members of the program departmental committees.
The MSPH Program faculty is diverse in their skills and background. Titles of the various faculty are adjunct professor, assistant professor, associate professor and professor. Samples of degree specialization include clinical psychology, health services, statistics, jurisprudence, occupational health, environment health, health economics, research methods, program planning and evaluation, health economics, women’s health, health administration, epidemiology, community intervention, medicine, and public health. Faculty participate in teaching, research, professional services and community services. Preceptors from the various health sectors work with students during the students’ summer externship experiences. They also contribute to the program as guest lecturers and members of the program departmental committees.
Students
The diverse student population come from all over the United States including countries as Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central and South America. Students come with many types of academic majors and with various levels of academic degrees including bachelors, masters and various types of doctorate degrees to include medicine, dentistry and law. They may or may not have had professional work experience. After graduation some students decide to continue their education by being admitted into a higher graduate degree program, decide to seek work with a fellowship, or decide to seek employment as a professional.
The diverse student population come from all over the United States including countries as Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central and South America. Students come with many types of academic majors and with various levels of academic degrees including bachelors, masters and various types of doctorate degrees to include medicine, dentistry and law. They may or may not have had professional work experience. After graduation some students decide to continue their education by being admitted into a higher graduate degree program, decide to seek work with a fellowship, or decide to seek employment as a professional.
Alumni
Graduates of the program tend to find employment in human services and technical organizations/agencies but primarily in human services. These work settings may or may not be in the provision of direct health care to include those with the local, state and federal government, private companies/industries, consultation services, education, voluntary agencies, community clinics and international bodies.
Graduates of the program tend to find employment in human services and technical organizations/agencies but primarily in human services. These work settings may or may not be in the provision of direct health care to include those with the local, state and federal government, private companies/industries, consultation services, education, voluntary agencies, community clinics and international bodies.
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