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Meharry Medical College Program

Family Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

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About Meharry Medical College Program

ACGME code
1204721463
Program director
Ashley Hicks
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
527
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
45%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Meharry Medical College Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 527 applications and invited about 16.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 59 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
16.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White6%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American83%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other22%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Hicks
Program coordinator
Stephani Glenn
Coordinator phone
(615) 327-6168
Program phone
(615) 860-7511
Sponsoring institution
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Department of Family and Community Medicine 1005 Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr., Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208 Open in Google Maps

Meharry Medical College Program: frequently asked questions

Does Meharry Medical College Program sponsor visas?

Meharry Medical College Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Meharry Medical College Program IMG-friendly?

About 45% of residents at Meharry Medical College Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Meharry Medical College Program offer?

Meharry Medical College Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Meharry Medical College Program?

Meharry Medical College Program received 527 applications and interviewed about 16.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Meharry Medical College Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Meharry Medical College Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Meharry Medical College Program located?

Meharry Medical College Program is located at Department of Family and Community Medicine 1005 Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr., Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208. Its sponsoring institution is Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Meharry Medical College Program?

The program director is Ashley Hicks. The program coordinator, Stephani Glenn, is the usual contact for application questions.