TSU x Belmont

Leaders of Tennessee State University and the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont partner in an accelerated pathway program. 

 Courtesy of Belmont University

Belmont University and Tennessee State University have partnered to establish a initiative targeting students who wish to pursue a career in medicine. 

The Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Medical Accelerated Pathway Program, named for the TSU alumnus and trailblazing cardiac surgeon, is a seven-year pathway, as compared to a traditional eight-year pathway. During that time, students will complete their Bachelor of Science degree in biology or chemistry at TSU in three years before transferring to Belmont's Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine.