MD program, year 3

2026 – 2027

Class of 2028

Fall term 2026 (inclusive dates): June 22 – Dec. 11 
Winter recess: Dec. 14 – Jan. 3
Spring term 2026 (inclusive dates): Jan. 4 – June 18, 2027

Students must complete first attempt for Step 1 and Step 2 CK by the end of Phase 3, Block 5.

2025 – 2026

Class of 2027 

Fall term 2025 (inclusive dates): July 7 – Dec. 12 
Winter recess: Dec. 15 – Jan. 4 
Spring term 2026 (inclusive dates): Jan. 5 – June 19 

Students must complete first attempt for Step 1 and Step 2CK by the end of Phase 3, Block 5.

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine observes:

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

Students in the MD3 and MD4 years should refer to their schedules regarding observed holidays.