A Christian Medical School Opens for the First Time in 40 Years

April 24, 2025

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(Christianity Today) – The Nashville program joins a growing movement to teach future doctors a “whole person” model of health care

For the first time in more than 40 years, a new Christian medical school granting MD degrees has opened its doors in the US.

A class of 50 students is finishing its inaugural school year now at Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. That’s 50 future doctors who could be reinforcements for a workforce facing severe shortages. (Read More)