The Executive Vice President (EVP) is the institution’s designee for interacting with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) on the President’s behalf. The EVP serves as the SACSCOC Liaison, communicates updates concerning policies and standards for accreditation to the President and Executive Management Team, coordinates preparation of reports and requests for information from SACSCOC and provides leadership for preparing documents for the reaffirmation of accreditation.

Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award masters and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Meharry Medical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Meharry Medical College is accredited by the following organizations:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for Meharry Medical College.

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)

Medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in the United States and Canada are accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredits dental and dental-related education programs conducted at the post-secondary level.

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredits schools of public health and public health programs offered in settings other than schools of public health.