Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Meharry Medical College Program

Internal 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
1404711413
Program director
Wade Brown
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,009
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Meharry Medical College Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,009 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

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
15
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White23%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Wade Brown
Program coordinator
Alyssa Saelens
Coordinator phone
(615) 327-5629
Sponsoring institution
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Department of 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 50% of residents at Meharry Medical College Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Meharry Medical College Program offer?

Meharry Medical College Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Meharry Medical College Program?

Meharry Medical College Program received 1,009 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Meharry Medical College Program located?

Meharry Medical College Program is located at Department of 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 Wade Brown. The program coordinator, Alyssa Saelens, is the usual contact for application questions.

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