M1 Important Dates
Academic Year 2026-27
| Blocks | Dates | Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Block 0 – Online Pre-matriculation Materials | July 6 – Aug 7 | - |
| Orientation | Aug 10- Aug 14 | - |
| FALL TERM | - | - |
| Block 1 – Body Systems & Homeostasis 1 | Aug 17 – Oct 1 | Oct 1 Exam |
| Medical Colloquia | Aug 17 – Dec 18 | - |
| DoCS – Doctoring & Clinical | Aug 17 – Dec 18 | History OSCE |
| Synthesis Week 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 9 | - |
| Block 2 – Pathogenesis | Oct 12 – Dec 10 | Dec 10 Exam |
| Fall Break | Nov 25 – Nov 29 | - |
| Synthesis Week 2 | Dec 14 – Dec 18 | NBME Blocks 1&2 |
| Winter Break | Dec 19 – Jan 3 | - |
| SPRING TERM | - | - |
| Block 3 – Skin, Muscle & Movement | Jan 4 – Feb 11 | Feb 11 Exam |
| Medical Colloquia | Jan 4 – Apr 22 | - |
| DoCS – Doctoring & Clinical | Jan 4 – Apr 22 | - |
| Synthesis Week 3 | Feb 15 – Feb 19 | - |
| Block 4 – Circulation & Respiration | Feb 22 – Apr 22 | April 22 Exam |
| Spring Break | Apr 23 – May 2 | - |
| SUMMER TERM | - | - |
| Synthesis Week 4 | May 3 – May 7 | NBME Blocks 1-4 |
| Block 5 – Digestion & Homeostasis 2 | May 10 – June 24 | June 24 Exam |
| DoCS – Doctoring & Clinical | May 10 - June 24 | CORE Exam |
| Summer Break | June 25 – Aug 22 | - |
Notes
Notes:
- Refer to the M1 Outlook Calendar for specific session dates and times, including any unforeseen changes to the dates above. When you see the “DRAFT” designation in the 7am timeslot on that calendar, it is not yet finalized. That designation is removed approximately 6 weeks prior to each block.
- Refrain from making any travel plans on weekdays during the Block Dates and Synthesis Weeks above.