Calendar
Roadmap
Aug 2025 – May 2026
M1 — Preclinical Foundations
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry & foundational medical sciences
Jul 2026 – Mar 2027
M2 — Preclinical Integration
Pathology, pharmacology & organ-system courses
Feb – Mar 2027
Step 1 — USMLE
Dedicated prep & basic-science licensing exam
Mar 27, 2027
White Coat Ceremony
Mar 2027 – Mar 2028
M3 — Core Clerkships
Surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry & more
During M3
Step 2 CK — USMLE
Clinical knowledge licensing exam
Mar 2028 – Mar 2029
M4 — Sub-Internships & Electives
Away rotations, research & residency applications
Mar 16, 2029
Match Day
Apr 3, 2029
Awards Ceremony
May 4, 2029
Graduation
2029+
Residency
Specialty training
During Residency
Step 3 — USMLE
Final licensing exam
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