PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Meharry Medical College Program

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

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About Meharry Medical College Program

ACGME code
4004721207
Program director
Melissa Hall
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
63%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Meharry Medical College Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 63% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White6%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American50%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Hall
Program coordinator
Lindsay Anderson
Coordinator phone
(615) 327-6350
Program phone
(615) 327-5629
Sponsoring institution
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Elam Mental Health Center 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 63% of residents at Meharry Medical College Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Meharry Medical College Program located?

Meharry Medical College Program is located at Elam Mental Health Center 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 Melissa Hall. The program coordinator, Lindsay Anderson, is the usual contact for application questions.