Michael C Caldwell MD MPH

Michael C Caldwell MD MPH
Professor of Public Health Practice, School of Global Health
Associate Vice President, Vaccine Research & Education 
Chief Medical Officer, Dry January® USA 

Dr. Caldwell joined Meharry Medical College in August 2021.  He provides leadership for health communications, vaccine research & education, as well as alcohol research, education and treatment.

Dr. Caldwell is a nationally recognized public health leader and in 2020, served as the Director of Public Health and Chief Medical Officer for Nashville/Davidson County, TN.  He led Nashville’s health response to a devastating tornado in March 2020, and had the principal authority for COVID policy and response throughout his time as Director.

He is a Past President of the National Association of County & City Health Officials (www.naccho.org) and is dedicated to health and human rights.  He previously served as the Commissioner for Dutchess County, NY 1994-2013, the home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.