MD program, year 1 

2026 – 2027

Class of 2030

Fall term 2026 (inclusive dates): Aug. 3 – Dec. 23
3+3 begin: July 20
Classes begin: Aug. 3, 2026
White Coat Ceremony: TBD
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 – 29
Winter break: Dec. 24 – Jan. 3
Spring term 2027 (inclusive dates): Jan. 4 – May 28
Spring break: March 8 – 12
Summer Research Immersion: May 31 – July 23, 2027
OMS-MD HSS: May 31 – July 23, 2027

2025 – 2026

Class of 2029

Fall term 2025 (inclusive dates): July 28 – Dec. 19
3+3 begin date: July 14
Classes begin: July 28
White Coat Ceremony: TBD
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27 – 30
Winter break: Dec. 20 – Jan. 4
Spring term 2026 (inclusive dates): Jan. 5 – May 29
Spring break: March 9 – 13 

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine observes:

• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after
• Winter holiday
• Memorial Day