Summer 2026
Urban League Intern
Meharry Medical College
Private nonprofit medical education and research
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
United States
In Person
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- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Assist with administrative tasks as assigned, including data entry, filing, and organizing documents.
- Provide support for events, workshops, and seminars hosted by the college.
- Assist with social media management, including content creation and scheduling posts.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects and assignments.
- Provide support to faculty members in preparing course materials and presentations.
- Attend meetings and training sessions to gain exposure to various aspects of college operations.
- Prior experience in a related field is a plus but not required.
Meharry Medical College is a private, non-profit medical and health sciences university in Nashville that educates healthcare professionals and scientists. It operates through three schools—Medicine, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies and Research—offering professional degrees, clinical training, and research programs. Its degree programs and clinical experiences are delivered via classroom instruction, hospital-based rotations, and mentored research, funded by tuition, research grants, and philanthropy. The college distinguishes itself through its history as the first medical school for African Americans in the Southern United States, its emphasis on health equity, and its focus on training clinicians and scientists who serve minority and underserved communities. Its goal is to expand the workforce of physicians, dentists, and researchers dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.
Company Size
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$20M
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Meharry secured $31 million NIH funding in April 2026, reinforcing research momentum.
- Its $200 million campaign accelerated after an $85 million quiet phase by June 2024.
- The 2025 Nashville General agreement runs through 2027, stabilizing residency and governance ties.
What critics are saying
- LCME probation since 2024 threatens Meharry medicine if unresolved before the 2027 survey.
- Federal Grad PLUS elimination on July 1, 2026, shifts graduate borrowing to private lenders.
- Nashville General's campus lease expires in 2027; a failed renewal disrupts clinical training.
What makes Meharry Medical College unique
- Meharry is the South's first medical school for Black physicians, founded in 1876.
- Its Nashville General partnership keeps students embedded in a safety-net hospital serving underserved patients.
- Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, and Meharry anchor major NIH- and NCI-funded research collaborations.
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Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours