Making a Meharrian

Meharry School of Medicine
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Making a Meharrian is an official broadcast of the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. If you are interested in applying to our medical school, please visit the admissions sections of our website at www.mmc.edu, if you are interested in seeing a Meharry doctor for your health care please visit our clinical website at meharrymedicalgroup.com, and if you would like to learn more about us or give us donation to help sponsor the many programs we offer visit www.mmc.edu and click give now.

Episodes

  1. Joseph Chapman

    04/27/2023

    Joseph Chapman

    In the final episode of this season of Making a Meharrian, Mr. Israel Thomas joins Dr. Theodora Pinnock to discuss the life and legacy of Joseph Chapman, M.D. After a near death experience, Dr. Chapman completed his undergraduate education at Fisk University and graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1926.  Dr. Chapman went on to establish Chapman hospital, organized an insurance company and served as Secretary of the Negro Chamber of Commerce. His will is still being carried out today at Meharry by a close relative which will be revealed in the episode.

    16 min
  2. Josie Wells

    04/26/2023

    Josie Wells

    On this episode of Making a Meharrian, Ms. Sandra Martin-Parham joins Dr. Pinnock to share the story of Josie Wells, M.D. Dr. Wells is one of Meharry's most prominent figures. As the first female graduate of Meharry, she went on to become Meharry's first female faculty member and the served as the administrator the historic Hubbard Hospital. Join us on this journey as we learned what made this Meharrian.

    16 min

  3. 02/09/2023

    Brandon Anamah

    Despite coming from a single-parent home and being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, Brandon Anamah started his freshman year on track to begin a career in medicine. His path seemed clear when he attended a pool party one evening, but before the night was over there would be one fatality and his own life would be hanging in the balance.

    31 min

  4. 02/01/2023

    Jheanelle & Jheneal Atkinson

    First-year medical students, Jheanelle & Jheneal Atkinson were pursuing careers in law until a fateful meeting with their Biology professor altered their paths. Despite many setbacks, the Atkinson sisters overcame many obstacles to become two of Meharry’s newest students. During this episode of Making a Meharrian, we will hear a story of perseverance.

    35 min
  5. Charles Summers

    01/26/2023

    Charles Summers

    First-year medical student, Charles Summers did not come from ideal beginnings. During his childhood, he experienced unstable living conditions and had no intentions of pursuing a post-secondary education. However, after enlisting in the military, he has a new prospective on life and is pursuing his wildest dreams.

    21 min

  6. 01/12/2023

    Morgan Williams

    Triumph and loss come in the most unexpected times. During her first semester of medical school, third-year medical student Morgan Williams unexpectedly lost her father after receiving her first 4.0. Despite this tragedy, she has excelled at Meharry and received a number of awards and honors. During this episode of Making a Meharrian, we will hear how ordinary beginnings can have extraordinary endings.

    19 min
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About

Making a Meharrian is an official broadcast of the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. If you are interested in applying to our medical school, please visit the admissions sections of our website at www.mmc.edu, if you are interested in seeing a Meharry doctor for your health care please visit our clinical website at meharrymedicalgroup.com, and if you would like to learn more about us or give us donation to help sponsor the many programs we offer visit www.mmc.edu and click give now.

Information

  • Creator
    Meharry School of Medicine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meharry School of Medicine
  • Show Website
    Making a Meharrian