MD program, year 4

2026 – 2027

Class of 2027

Fall term 2026 (inclusive dates): June 22 – Dec. 31 
Spring term 2027 (inclusive dates): Jan. 1 – April 30

Students must complete first attempt for Step 1 and Step 2 CK by the end of Phase 3, Block 5.
Commencement: Saturday, May 8, 2027 (tentative)

2025 – 2026 

Class of 2026 

Fall term 2025 (inclusive dates): June 23 – Dec. 31 
Spring term 2026 (inclusive dates): Jan. 1 – May 1  
Commencement: Saturday, May 9, 2026  
Must take first attempt for Step 1 and 2 by Oct. 31 of your final year.

Students must complete first attempt for Step 1 by Oct. 31 of their final year.
Students must complete first attempt for Step 2CK by Aug. 31 of their final year.

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.