Meharry Medical College Launches Professional Certificates Program

Meharry Medical College has launched new professional certificate programs to help clinicians, administrators, and researchers use data science and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The goal is to help healthcare professionals turn complex data into insights that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Offered through Meharry’s Enterprise Data and Analytics, the flexible programs are designed for working professionals and are available virtually or in person. The three certificates include:

Data and AI Literacy – teaches the basics of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics for healthcare decision-making.
Informatics and Data Management – focuses on managing healthcare data systems like electronic health records and understanding data standards.
Issues of Data Privacy in Human Subjects Research – covers ethical and privacy considerations when handling patient and research data.

The initiative aims to prepare healthcare leaders to effectively use and shape emerging technologies in healthcare systems.

Learn more about Meharry EDA’s professional certificates at https://shorturl.at/4G5SG

Category	Details
Institution	Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN)
Issuing Department	Enterprise Data and Analytics (EDA) Division
New Offerings	Three New Professional Certificate Programs
Certificate Tracks	1. Data and AI Literacy 2. Informatics and Data Management 3. Issues of Data Privacy in Human Subjects Research
Target Audience	Clinicians, healthcare administrators, compliance officers, and medical researchers.
Format	Four-module structures available in both virtual and in-person formats to accommodate working professionals.
Core Mission	To merge clinical expertise with advanced data science and AI, bridging the gap between raw data and actionable patient care.
Key Leadership	Dr. Ashutosh Singhal (Chief Data Officer and Associate Vice-President)