Medical Education Research

The National Center for Medical Education Development and Research (NCMEDR) is an academic unit (AU) housed in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Meharry Medical College to conduct systems-level research on how medical schools are addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and to make recommendations for medical education curriculum change that promotes health equity. Each year, we conduct research on two topics. To review our research, click on any of the topics below.

First year topics:

• Implicit Physician Bias
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Second year topics:

• Interpersonal Violence across the Life Course
• Adverse Childhood Experiences

Third year topics:

• Opioid Misuse
• Sexual Violence

Fourth year topics:

• Affirming Care
• Immunization Disparities

Fifth year topics:

• Mental Health
• Telehealth