From the 2024 Architectural Portfolio: Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University

The project was recognized in the Postsecondary Schools category for its outstanding design.
April 11, 2025

The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, is designed to nurture a holistic interdisciplinary learning atmosphere that fosters collaboration between students and future medical practitioners. The third and fourth floors of the facility are home to the Center for Interprofessional Engagement and Simulation, where students come together to learn, practice and refine their skills in a realistic setting. Cutting-edge equipment, technologies and resources provide students with interdisciplinary experiential learning. The center has emerged as a beacon of innovation in medical education.

Read more about the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.

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Mike Kennedy

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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

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