Meharry-Vanderbilt Student Alliance
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Student Alliance (MVSA) is a collaborative network that promotes resources and opportunities for students across institutions to connect with faculty, health professionals, community partners, and their peers.
Increasing diversity in the health workforce is a key driver of the MVSA’s efforts. We leverage our network to facilitate:
student mentorship, from high school to graduate and medical programs
personal and professional development
opportunities for interprofessional community engagement
Schools that have participated are listed below.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Meharry Medical College School of Graduate Studies and Research
Vanderbilt University Law School
Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Questions may be directed to mercedes.ridinger@meharry-vanderbilt.org. Download our flyer.
MVA Annual Faculty Commitment to Student Excellence Award
Applied Experience Opportunities for Students
CONTACT INFORMATION
Click here to submit your Applied Experience Application.
February 1st is the priority deadline to submit your application with the MVA for Meharry Medical Students seeking assistance with summer research placement.
If you have any questions, please contact mva@meharry-vanderbilt.org or (615) 963-2820.
Mercedes Ridinger, MPH
MVSA Staff Advisor
Email: mercedes.ridinger@meharry-vanderbilt.org
Phone: (615) 963-2823
Laveil M. Allen, MD
MVSA Faculty Advisor
Email: laveil.m.allen@vumc.org
Contact Us
(615) 963-2820
mva@meharry-vanderbilt.org