Nashville’s historically black medical school is returning students to Fort Campbell’s hospital for regular clinical rotations. A formal signing ceremony with Meharry Medical College takes place Friday.
Meharry students get hand-on experience primarily at Metro General Hospital, but also other health centers around Middle Tennessee. The school’s vice dean over clinical affiliations, Frank Royal, says Fort Campbell isn’t exactly new to the list.
“In the past, we have had a relationship with Fort Campbell, and we are rekindling that relationship.”
Between 10 and 20 percent of students will be sent to experience Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on post. Royal says it’s “an honor” to have them serve with uniformed doctors caring for troops and their families.
Fort Campbell’s health facility isn’t known as a teaching hospital, but commander George Appenzeller says having students around will help the Army doctors review their own processes and procedures.
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