M2 Important Dates
Academic Year 2026-27
| Blocks | Dates | Exams |
|---|---|---|
| FALL TERM | - | - |
| Block 6 – Brain & Behavior | Aug 24 – Oct 29 | Oct 29 Exam |
| Medical Colloquia | Aug 24 – Dec 17 | - |
| DoCS – Doctoring & Clinical | Aug 24 – Dec 17 | Mock OSCE |
| Synthesis Week 6 | Nov 2 – Nov 6 | - |
| Block 7 – Regulation & Reproduction | Nov 9– Dec 17 | Dec 17 Exam |
| Fall Break | Nov 25 – Nov 29 | - |
| Winter Break | Dec 18 – Jan 3 | - |
| SPRING TERM | - | - |
| Block 8 – Synthesis Capstone – Part 1 | Jan 4 – Jan 29 | 2 NBME exams |
| Block 8 – Dedicated Step 1 Study Time | Jan 30 - March 28 | - |
| Block 8 – Synthesis Capstone – Part 2 | March 29 - April 9 | - |
| DoCS Doctoring & Clinical | Jan 4 – April 9 | OSCE |
| Transition to Clerkships | Apr 12 – Apr 23 | - |
| Clerkship Begins | Apr 26 | Per clerkship |
Notes
Notes:
- Refer to the M2 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.