Established in 1854, Emory University's School of Medicine is located on the university's main campus, in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, Georgia. The university began as Emory College, and was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Emory's School of Medicine, as well as all of its other schools and colleges, continue in its roots and traditions set forth by the church, through a range of religious activities and services available to students throughout the week. With more than 25 academic departments, Emory medical students can specialize in any of a range of areas of medicine, from Anesthesiology and Biomedical Engineering, to Surgery and Urology. The school additionally features the Winship Cancer Institute and the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute, two research centers that create dynamic opportunities for students and faculty to closely study and explore diverse areas of medicine.
Emory University
201 Dowman Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6123
emory.edu
Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine was established with the needs of those desiring a strong Catholic medical education in mind. Located in the midwestern metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, the school's roots extend back to the early 20th century. Today the school features dozens of clinical departments, including various medicine and surgical specialization programs. Cardiology, Rheumatology, Sports Rehabilitation and Pediatrics are just a few of the areas students matriculated into the Stritch School can choose from. The school additionally features biomedical science programs, as well as a selection of programs at the graduate level of study. Students, faculty and fellows forward research in areas like oncology, bioethics and neuroscience at Stritch's institutes.
Loyola University Chicago
820 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
773-274-3000
luc.edu
Established in 1876, Meharry Medical College is dedicated to improving the healthcare of underserved and minority groups. Located in the Tennessee capital city of Nashville, Meharry is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and is also historically black. In addition to the college's School of Medicine, Meharry also features a School of Dentistry, as well as the School of Graduate Study and Research. With degrees ranging from the graduate to the doctorate level, students matriculated into Meharry's School of Medicine can specialize in any of several areas of medicine, including Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN and Psychiatry. With selective admissions criteria, the school admits only 90 medical students and about 30 residents. Researchers at Meharry specialize in areas that mostly affect minority groups, like sickle cell anemia, hypertension, HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy.
Meharry Medical College
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6000
mmc.edu