Information on Course Registration Policies
Please note that the calendars are undergoing continuous review and improvement and are subject to change.
Academic Calendars
Calendars are presented by phases and include NBME Shelf Exams and OSCEs schedules. Click on a phase below to access specific dates.
2021-2022 Calendars
Preclerkship
AY22 Academic Calendar – Pathways, Preclerkship Curriculum
Cannon, Castle, Hinton and Peabody Societies
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR I (2021-2022) | |
| August 2, 2021 | 2021-2022 Academic Year I Begins |
| August 2-6, 2021 | Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
| August 9-12, 2021 and August 18, 25 and September 1, 2021 | Professional Development Week 1 (PDW101) and Professional Development Orientation Days |
| September 2,7,9 and 10, 2021 | Mandatory Basic Life Support Training and Mask Fit Testing |
|
August 13 – November 12, 2021 |
Foundations (PWY100) |
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Holidays: Labor Day, September 6; Indigenous Peoples Day, October 11 *Please note that classes will be held on Veterans Day (Thursday, November 11) and a holiday observance will be planned. |
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| Wednesdays, September 8, 2021– July 20, 2022 |
Practice of Medicine (POM100) (Wednesdays 8:00am-5:00pm*; except in January—1:00-5:00pm) |
| November 15 – December 17, 2021 | Immunity in Defense and Disease (PWY110) |
| Holiday: Thanksgiving (including day before and after), November 24 - 26 | |
| December 20, 2021 – January 2, 2022 | RECESS |
| January 3–28, 2022 |
Essentials of the Profession: Evidence, Ethics, Policy, and Social Medicine (PWY120) (Weekdays, 8:00am-12:30pm) |
| Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17 | |
| January 31-February 4, 2022 | Professional Development Week 2 (PDW102) |
| February 7 – April 8, 2022 |
Homeostasis I (PWY130) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm; Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm) |
| Holiday: Presidents Day, February 21 | |
| April 11–15, 2022 | RECESS |
| April 18 – June 24, 2022 |
Homeostasis II (PWY131) |
| Holidays: Memorial Day, May 30; Juneteenth, June 20 (observed) | |
| June 24, 2022 | 2021-2022 Academic Year I Ends |
| June 27-July 8, 2022 | RECESS |
| YEAR II (2022-2023) | |
| July 11, 2022 | 2022-2023 Academic Year II Begins |
| July 11 – August 19, 2022 |
Mind, Brain and Behavior (PWY140) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm; Wednesday afternoons) |
| August 22 – September 23, 2022 |
Transition to the Principal Clinical Experience (PWY150) (Times vary; please refer to the course schedule for detailed information) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 5 | |
| TBA | Introduction to the PCE (HMS-Based) |
| TBA | Introduction to the PCE (Site-Based) |
| September 26, 2022 | Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) Begins |
Course Directors may make adjustments to daily course schedules prior to start of course. Quiz and midterm exams are held during normal course meeting times. Dates will be posted when determined.
Last updated: January 7, 2021
AY22 Academic Calendar – Health Sciences & Technology, Preclerkship Curriculum
London Society
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR I (2021-2022) | |
| August 2, 2021 | 2021-2022 Academic Year I Begins |
| August 2 – August 6, 2021 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) (Weekdays, 8:00am-5:00pm) |
| August 9, 2021 |
HST Orientation at HMS (TBD) |
| August 9 – September 1, 2021 |
Introduction to Biostatistics (HST190) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:00am -12:00pm) |
| August 10 – September 2, 2021 |
Matlab for Medicine (HST015) (TMEC 227, Tuesday, Thursdays, 9:00am -12:00pm) |
| August 31 – October 19, 2021 |
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics (HST162) (TMEC 328, Tuesdays, 2:00-5:00pm) (October 19, 2021 – final) |
| September 2021 |
HST Orientation at MIT (TBD) |
| September 3 – December 13, 2021 |
Biochemistry & Metabolism (HST146) (TMEC 209, Friday, Sept. 3rd intro. 10am-12:30pm, Mondays, 9:15am-12:00pm) (December 13, 2021 – final) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 6 | |
| September 7 – December 15, 2021 |
Human Pathology (HST030) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:15am-12:15pm) (December 15, 2021 – final) |
| September 8 – December 14, 2021 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology (HST175) (Ragon Institute MIT, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm) (December 14, 2021 – final) Human Functional Anatomy (HST010) (D Amphitheater, Lab: TMEC 419, 420, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30-6:00pm) (December 10, 2021 – final) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 11 Columbus Day (Federal) |
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| October 26 – December 16, 2021 |
Genetics in Modern Medicine (HST160) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, 2:00-5:00pm) (December 16, 2021 – final) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 Observed, no classes |
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| Holiday: Thanksgiving (including day before and after), November 24 - 26 | |
| December 17, 2021 - January 2, 2022 | RECESS |
| January 3 – January 29, 2021 |
Essentials of the Profession (TMEC, Weekdays, mornings, see course schedule) |
| January 4 – January 27, 2022 |
Principles of Biomedical Imaging (HST164) (MIT E25-117, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1:30-5:30pm) (January 27, 2022 – final) |
| January 11 – January 27, 2022 |
Medical Decision Analysis & Probabilistic Medical Inference (HST192) (Airport conf. room, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1600, Boston, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00-5:00pm) (January 27, 2022 – final) **elective |
| Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17 | |
| January 31 – May 18, 2022 |
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (HST090) (MIT 56-114, Mondays 8:30am-12:00pm, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:00am-12:30pm) (May 18, 2022 – final) Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology (HST020) (TMEC 209, Mondays, 2:00-5:00pm) (May 16, 2022 – final) |
| February 2022 |
Introduction to the Care of Patients (HST220) (MIT E23-various, TBD) *Please note that students must attend one of four sessions. |
| February 1 – May 17, 2022 |
Renal Pathophysiology (HST110) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:00am-10:00am) (May 17, 2022 – final) Respiratory Pathophysiology (HST100) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm) (May 12, 2022 – final) |
| February 2 – April 27, 2022 |
Hematology (HST080) (TMEC 209, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00-10:00am) (April 27, 2022 – final) |
| February 3 – May 19, 2022 |
Endocrinology (HST 060) (TMEC 209, Thursdays, 1:30-4:30pm) (May 19, 2022 – final) |
| Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 21 | |
| April 11 - 15, 2022 | RECESS |
| Holiday: Patriot’s Day, April 18 – MIT | |
| Holiday: Memorial Day, May 30 | |
| June 6 – September 2, 2022 |
June Consolidation Period begins (June 30, 2022 – ends) SUMMER RESEARCH |
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Holiday: Juneteenth, June 20, 2022 Observed, No classes |
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Last updated: February 9, 2021
AY22 Academic Calendar – Health Sciences & Technology, Preclerkship Curriculum
London Society
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR II (2021-2022) | ||
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 6 | ||
| September 7, 2021 | 2021-2022 Academic Year II Begins | |
| September 8 – December 13, 2021 |
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (HST040) (TMEC 250, Lab: TBD, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30am-12:00pm) (December 13, 2021 – final) |
|
| September 8 – December 17, 2021 |
Neuroscience (HST130) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:30am-12:00pm, Fridays 8:30-10:00am) (December 17, 2021 – final) |
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| September 8 – October 20, 2021 |
Human Reproductive Biology (HST070) (MIT TBD, Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:30-5:00pm) (October 20, 2021 – final) |
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| September 14 – December 7, 2021 |
Molecular Medicine (HST140) (TMEC 128, Tuesdays 12:30-3:00pm) *elective |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 11 Columbus Day (Federal) |
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| October 25 – December 15, 2021 |
Gastroenterology (HST120) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:00-5:00pm) (December 15, 2021 – final) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2021 Observed, no classes |
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| Holiday: Thanksgiving (including day before and after), November 24 - 26 | ||
| December 18, 2020 - January 2, 2022 | RECESS | |
| January 3 – March 23, 2022 |
Principles of Pharmacology (HST150) (TMEC 250, Mondays, Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm) Clinical Epidemiology (HST194) (TMEC 250, Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm) *Meets 6 sessions, February 14, 2022 – ends) |
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| January 4 – March 25, 2022 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (HST200) (B&W, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00-5:00pm+) |
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| January 4 – March 23, 2022 |
Psychopathology (PS 700M.J) (Various + TMEC 209, Wednesdays, 1:45-5:00pm) |
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| Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 21 | ||
| March 2022 | Soma Weiss Research Day | |
| March 14, 2022 | HST Year II OSCE | |
| March 28 – April 1, 2022 | RECESS | |
| April 4, 2022 | PCE, ACE begin | |
Last updated: February 9, 2021
Objective Structured Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
Preclerkship Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways | Preclerkship OSCE 1 | TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways | Preclerkship OSCE 2 |
September 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm-5:00 pm |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways | Preclerkship OSCE 3 | TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| HST | Preclerkship OSCE | TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
Last updated 1.29.21
PCE
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2021 – March 2023
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| September 27 – October 24, 2021 | October (PCE 1 Begins) |
| October 25 – November 21, 2021 | November |
| November 22 – December 19, 2021 |
December Thanksgiving Observed on November 25 - 26 |
| December 20 – January 2, 2021 | RECESS |
| 2022 | |
| January 3 – January 30, 2022 | January |
| January 31 – February 27, 2022 | February |
| February 28 – March 23, 2022 | March (PCE 2 Ends for April ‘21 Entry) |
| March 28 – April 3, 2022 | RECESS |
| April 4 – May 1, 2022 | April (PCE 2 Begins) |
| May 2 – May 29, 2022 | May |
| May 31 – June 26, 2022 |
June Memorial Day May 30 |
| June 27 – July 4, 2022 | RECESS |
| July 5 – July 31, 2022 | July |
| August 1 – August 28, 2022 | August |
| August 29 – September 25, 2022 | September (PCE 1 ends for October ‘21 entry) |
| September 26 – October 23, 2022 |
October (PCE 1 Begins) Rosh Hashana September 26 |
| October 24 – November 20, 2022 | November |
| November 21 – December 18, 2022 |
December Thanksgiving Observed on November 24 - 25 |
| December 19 – January 2, 2022 | RECESS |
| 2023 | |
| TBA | January |
| TBA | February |
| TBA | March (PCE 2 Ends for April ‘22 Entry) |
Note: Dates given are for 1-month clerkships; 3-month clerkships begin April, July, October and January (see PCE OB/GYN & PEDS tab).
Updated 4/16/21
NBME Shelf Exam Schedule
October 2021 – March 2023
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
NOTE: Start time is subject to change for web-based exams.
| Rotation Month | Psych/Neuro | Surgery/Medicine | Peds and Ob/Gyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Mondays | Fridays | |
| October | 10/22/2021 | ||
| November | 11/19/2021 | 11/5/2021 | |
| December | 12/17/2021 | 12/13/2021 | 12/17/2021 |
| January | 1/28/2022 | ||
| February | 2/25/2022 | 2/11/2022 | |
| March | 3/25/2022 | 3/21/2022 | 3/25/2022 |
| April | 4/29/2022 | ||
| May | 5/27/2022 | 5/13/2022 | |
| June | 6/24/2022 | 6/20/2022 | 6/24/2022 |
| July | 7/29/2022 | ||
| August | 8/26/2022 | 8/12/2022 | |
| September | 9/23/2022 | 9/19/2022 | 9/23/2022 |
| October | 10/21/2022 | ||
| November | 11/18/2022 | 11/4/2022 | |
| December | 12/16/2022 | 12/12/2022 | 12/16/2020 |
| January | TBA | ||
| February | TBA | TBA | |
| March | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Radiology does not use the NBME Subject exams but does hold an end-of-clerkship exam on the last day of each clerkship.
Important: Please plan all non-clerkship activities, including travel arrangements, around these exams. No student will be excused from the regularly scheduled exam.
Updated 3/11/2021
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
OB/GYN and Pediatrics Core Clerkship Dates & Shelf Exams
October 2021 – March 2023
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Block (3-month clerkships) | Subject Exam Dates |
|---|---|
|
October/November/December September 27, 2021 – November 7, 2021 November 8 – December 19, 2021 |
November 5, 2021 December 17, 2021 |
| RECESS | December 20, 2021 – January 2, 2022 |
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January/February/March January 3 – February 13, 2022 February 14 – March 27, 2022 |
February 11, 2022 March 25, 2022 |
| RECESS | March 28 – April 3, 2022 |
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April/May/June April 4 – May 15, 2022 May 16 – June 26, 2022 |
May 13, 2022 June 24, 2022 |
| RECESS | |
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July/August/September July 5 - August 14, 2022 August 15 - September 25, 2022 |
August 12, 2022 September 23, 2022 |
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October/November/December September 26 – November 6, 2022 November 7 – December 18, 2022 |
November 4, 2022 December 16, 2022 |
| RECESS | TBA |
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January/February/March January – February TBA February – March TBA |
February TBA March TBA |
Updated 3/11/21
Objective Structural Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
PCE (Principal Clinical Experience) Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways & HST | PCE OSCE | TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
Last updated 4.8.21
Post-PCE
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2021 – September 2022
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month | 45 Day Add/Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ||
| September 27 – October 24 | October | August 13, 2021 |
| October 25 – November 21 | November | September 10, 2021 |
| November 22 – December 19 |
December Thanksgiving holiday observed on November 25-26 |
October 8, 2021 |
| December 21 – January 3 | RECESS | |
| 2022 | ||
| January 4 – January 30 | January | November 19, 2021 |
| January 31 – February 27 | February | December 17, 2021 |
| February 28 – March 27 | March | January 14, 2022 |
| March 28 – April 3 | RECESS | |
| April 4 – May 1 | April | February 18, 2022 |
| May 2 – May 29 | May | March 18, 2022 |
| May 26 | COMMENCEMENT | |
| May 31 – June 26 | June | April 16, 2022 |
| June 27 – July 4 | RECESS | |
| July 5 – July 31 | July | May 21, 2022 |
| August 1 – August 28 | August | June 17, 2022 |
| August 29 – September 25 | September | July 15, 2022 |
Students should check with their elective clerkship regarding attendance for holiday observances.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is TBD.
Updated 4/16/21
Objective Structural Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
Post-PCE Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
| Pathways & HST | Clinical Capstone OSCE | TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways & HST |
Comprehensive Exam (COMP Exam) Students graduating in 2022: |
May 11, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 13, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 17, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 20, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 24, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 7, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 23, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 12, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 14, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 21, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 27, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 3, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 4, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 16, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 2, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
|
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways & HST |
Comprehensive Exam (COMP Exam) Students graduating in 2023: |
TBA | TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
Last updated 2.25.21
HMS has a three-phase MD curriculum:
- The preclerkship phase, which has two parallel curricular tracks—Pathways (making up roughly 80 percent of MD students) and Health Sciences and Technology, or HST (with about 20 percent of students).
- The principal clinical experience (PCE) phase, which is the 12-month core clerkship year.
- The post-PCE phase, when students take advanced courses, clerkships or subinternships and complete their required scholarly research projects.
Each year, 135 MD students are enrolled in the Pathways program, and they learn alongside 35 first-year HSDM students in the preclerkship phase. HST enrolls an additional 30 MD students who are committed to becoming physician-scientists. HST’s preclerkship phase is shared between HMS and MIT, and HST MD courses are conducted jointly with medical engineering-medical physics PhD students from MIT.
While the HST track also follows a three-phase curriculum, the first phase is six months longer than Pathways to match MIT’s semester structure and provide time for intensive research. As a result, the PCE phase has two six-month “phase-shifted” admission points: the Pathways students enter each fall and the HST students each spring. Finally, the extra six months of the Pathways post-PCE phase allow for three additional required months of basic and population/social science courses, as well as mentored research experiences.
For HMS Students
Historical: 2020-21 Calendars
Preclerkship
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
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YEAR I (2020-2021) |
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August 3, 2020 |
2020-2021 Academic Year I Begins |
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August 3 – August 7, 2020 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
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August 10, 2020 |
HST Curriculum Orientation at HMS |
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August 10 – September 2, 2020 |
Introduction to Biostatistics (HST190) |
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August 11 – September 3, 2020 |
Matlab for Medicine (HST015) |
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August 19, 2020 |
HST Orientation at MIT |
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August 20 - Fall 2020 |
Growth of the Physician Scientist (HST007) |
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September 1 – October 20, 2020
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Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics (HST162) (Virtual, Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm) (October 20, 2020 – final)
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September 4 – December 14, 2020 |
Biochemistry and Metabolism (HST146) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 7 |
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September 8 – December 16, 2020 |
Human Pathology (HST030) |
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September 9 – December 15, 2020 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology (HST175) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12 |
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October 27 – December 17, 2020 |
Genetics in Modern Medicine (HST160) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2020 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 |
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December 18, 2020 - January 3, 2021 |
RECESS |
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January 4, 2020 - January 8, 2021 |
On-site Orientation |
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January 11 – February 5, 2021 |
Essentials of the Profession |
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January 12 – February 4, 2021 |
Principles of Biomedical Imaging (HST164) |
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January 19 – February 4, 2021 |
Medical Decision Analysis & Probabilistic Medical Inference (HST192) |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18 |
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February 2021 |
Introduction to the Care of Patients (HST220) |
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February 8– May 19, 2021 |
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (HST090) |
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February 9 – May 17, 2021 |
Renal Pathophysiology (HST110) |
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February 10 – May 5, 2021 |
Hematology (HST080) |
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February 11 – May 21, 2021 |
Endocrinology (HST 060) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 15 |
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April 12 - 16, 2021 |
RECESS |
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Holiday: Patriot’s Day, April 19 – MIT |
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June 1 – September 6, 2021 |
SUMMER RESEARCH |
Updated: 6/2020
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
OSCE date listed below table
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
|
YEAR II (2020-2021) |
|
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 2 |
|
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September 8, 2020 |
2020-2021 Academic Year II Begins |
|
September 8 – December 14, 2020 |
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (HST040) |
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September 9 – December 18, 2020 |
Neuroscience (HST130) |
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September 9 – October 21, 2020 |
Human Reproductive Biology (HST070) |
|
September 15 – December 8, 2020 |
Molecular Medicine (HST140) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12 |
|
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October 26 – December 16, 2020 |
Gastroenterology (HST120) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2020 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 |
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December 19, 2020 - January 3, 2021 |
RECESS |
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January 4 – March 24, 2021 |
Principles of Pharmacology (HST150) |
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January 5 – March 26, 2021 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (HST200) |
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January 6 – March 24, 2021 |
Psychopathology (PS 700M.J) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 15 |
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March 2021 |
Soma Weiss Research Day |
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March 15, 2021 |
HST Year II OSCE |
|
March 29 – April 2, 2021 |
RECESS |
|
April 5, 2021 |
PCE, ACE begin |
Mandatory HST OSCE Session: March 15, 2021
Updated: 6/2020
AY21 ACADEMIC CALENDAR – PATHWAYS, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
Cannon, Castle, Holmes and Peabody Societies
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
|
YEAR I (2020-2021) |
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August 3, 2020 |
2020-2021 Academic Year I Begins |
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August 3-7, 2020 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) Class times vary. Please see Canvas calendar for detailed schedule. |
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August 10-11, 2020 & August 19, 26, and September 2, 2020 |
Professional Development Week 1 and Professional Development Orientation Days Class times vary. Please see Canvas calendar for detailed schedule. |
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August 13 – November 13, 2020 |
Foundations (PWY100) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays—10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2:00-4:00 pm EST; Fridays—10:30 am-4:00 pm EST. Morning sessions will also be held on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2. |
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Holidays: Labor Day, September 7; Indigenous Peoples Day, October 12 |
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Wednesdays, September 9, 2020 – July 21, 2021 |
Practice of Medicine (POM100) Class times vary. Please see Canvas calendar for detailed schedule. |
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Holiday: Day before Thanksgiving, November 24 *Please note that classes will be held on Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11) and a holiday observance will be planned. |
|
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November 16 – December 18, 2020 |
Immunity in Defense and Disease (PWY110) |
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Holidays: Thanksgiving, November 25-26 |
|
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December 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021 |
RECESS |
| January 4-8 | Professional Development Week (Practice of Medicine to be held on January 6) |
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January 11–February 5, 2021 |
Essentials of the Profession: Evidence, Ethics, Policy, and Social Medicine (PWY120) |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18 |
|
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February 8 – April 9, 2021 |
Homeostasis I (PWY130) |
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Holiday: Presidents Day, February 15 |
|
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April 12–16, 2021 |
RECESS |
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April 19 – June 25, 2021 |
Homeostasis II (PWY131) |
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Holidays: Memorial Day, May 31; Juneteenth, June 18 (observed) |
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June 25, 2021 |
2020-2021 Academic Year I Ends |
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June 28-July 9, 2021 |
RECESS |
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YEAR II (2021-2022) |
|
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July 12, 2021 |
2021-2022 Academic Year II Begins |
|
July 12 – August 20, 2021 |
Mind, Brain and Behavior (PWY140) |
|
August 23 – September 24, 2021 |
Transition to the Principal Clinical Experience (PWY150)--Times vary; please refer to the course schedule for detailed information. |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 6 |
|
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TBA |
Introduction to the PCE (HMS-Based) |
|
TBA |
Introduction to the PCE (Site-Based) |
|
September 27, 2021 |
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) Begins |
Course Directors may make adjustments to daily course schedules prior to start of course. Quiz and midterm exams are held during normal course meeting times. Dates will be posted when determined.
Last updated: 6/17/21
Objective Structured Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
Preclerkship Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways | Preclerkship OSCE 1 |
April 2, 2021 at 1:45 - 3:15 pm |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center* |
| Pathways | Preclerkship OSCE 3 |
August 27, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm August 28, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm August 31, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 1, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 8, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 10, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 14, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 15, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 21, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 23, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm September 25, 2020 at 8:00 am - 12:30 pm September 29, 2020 at 1:00 - 4:30 pm October 1, 2020 at 8:00 am - 12:30 pm October 5, 2020 at 8:00 am - 12:30 pm October 7, 2020 at 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| HST | Preclerkship OSCE |
March 15, 2021 at 1:00 - 4:00 pm March 18, 2021 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm March 22, 2021 at 1:00 - 4:00 pm March 23, 2021 at 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
* pending approval; could be virtual depending on pandemic guidelines
Last updated 3/12/21
PCE
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2020 – March 2022
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month |
|---|---|
| 2020 | |
| September 29 – October 25, 2020 |
October (PCE 1 Begins) Yom Kippur observed on September 28th |
| October 26 – November 22, 2020 | November |
| November 23 – December 20, 2020 | December |
| December 21 – January 3, 2021 | RECESS |
| 2021 | |
| January 4 – January 31, 2021 | January |
| February 1 – February 28, 2021 | February |
| March 1 – March 28, 2021 | March (PCE 2 Ends for April ‘20 Entry) |
| March 29 – April 4, 2021 | RECESS |
| April 5 – May 2, 2021 | April (PCE 2 Begins) |
| May 3 – May 30, 2021 | May |
| June 1 – June 27, 2021 | June |
| June 28 – July 5, 2021 | RECESS |
| July 6 – August 1, 2021 | July |
| August 2 – August 29, 2021 | August |
| August 30 – September 26, 2021 | September (PCE 1 ends for October ‘20 entry) |
| September 27 – October 24, 2021 | October (PCE 1 Begins) |
| October 26 – November 22, 2021 | November |
| November 22 – December 19, 2021 | December |
| December 20 – January 2, 2021 | RECESS |
| 2022 | |
| January 3 – January 30, 2022 | January |
| January 31 – February 27, 2022 | February |
| February 28 – March 23, 2022 | March (PCE 2 Ends for April ‘21 Entry) |
Note: Dates given are for 1-month clerkships; 3-month clerkships begin April, July, October and January (see PCE OB/GYN & PEDS tab).
Updated 12/08/20
NBME Shelf Exam Schedule
October 2020 – March 2022
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
NOTE: Start time is subject to change for web-based exams.
| Rotation Month | Psych/Neuro | Surgery/Medicine | Peds and Ob/Gyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Mondays | Fridays | |
| October |
10/23/20 11/06/2020 (Oct 2020 PCE Entry)
|
10/23/2020 (Friday) | 10/23/2020 |
| November |
11/25/20 (Wednesday)
|
11/20/20 | |
| December | 12/18/20 | 12/18/20 (Friday) | 12/18/20 |
| January | 1/29/21 | ||
| February | 2/26/21 | 2/12/21 | |
| March | 3/26/21 | 3/22/21 | 3/26/21 |
| April | 4/30/21 | ||
| May | 5/28/21 | 5/14/21 | |
| June | 6/25/21 | 6/21/21 | 6/25/21 |
| July | 7/30/21 | ||
| August | 8/27/21 | 8/13/21 | |
| September | 9/24/21 | 9/20/21 | 9/24/21 |
| October | TBA | ||
| November | TBA | TBA | |
| December | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| January | TBA | ||
| February | TBA | TBA | |
| March | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Radiology does not use the NBME Subject exams but does hold an end-of-clerkship exam on the last day of each clerkship.
Important: Please plan all non-clerkship activities, including travel arrangements, around these exams. No student will be excused from the regularly scheduled exam.
Updated 5/11/20
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
OB/GYN and Pediatrics Core Clerkship Dates & Shelf Exams
October 2020 – March 2022
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Block (3-month clerkships) | Subject Exam Dates |
|
October/November/December September 29, 2020* – November 8, 2020 November 9– December 20, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 December 18, 2020 |
| RECESS | December 21, 2020 – January 3, 2021 |
|
January/February/March January 4 – February 14, 2021 February 15 – March 28, 2021 |
February 12, 2021 March 26, 2021 |
| RECESS | March 29 – April 4, 2021 |
|
April/May/June April 5 – May 16, 2021 May 17 – June 27, 2021 |
May 14, 2021 June 25, 2021 |
| RECESS | |
|
July/August/September July 6 - August 15, 2021 August 16 - September 26, 2021 |
August 13, 2021 September 24, 2021 |
|
October/November/December September – November TBA September – November TBA |
November TBA December TBA |
| RECESS | TBA |
|
January/February/March January – February TBA February – March TBA |
February TBA March TBA |
*Tuesday start due to Yom Kippur being observed on September 28th
Updated 5/11/20
Objective Structural Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
PCE (Principal Clinical Experience) Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
| Pathways & HST | PCE OSCE |
January 7, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am January 11, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am January 14, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways & HST | PCE OSCE (continued) |
January 8, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am January 25, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am January 26, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 4, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 8, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 16, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 19, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 24, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am February 26, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 4, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 10, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 12, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 16, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am March 25, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am April 6, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:30 am |
Zoom (virtual) |
| Pathways & HST | PCE OSCE (continued) |
June 2, 2021 at 8:00 am - 11:00 am |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
Last updated 4/18/21
Post-PCE
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2020 – September 2021
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
|
Rotation Dates |
Rotation Month |
45 Day Add/Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|
|
2020 |
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|
September 28 – October 25 |
October |
August 15, 2020 |
|
October 26 – November 22 |
November |
September 11, 2020 |
|
November 23 – December 20 |
December Thanksgiving holiday observed on November 26-27 |
October 9, 2020 |
|
December 21 – January 3 |
RECESS |
|
|
2021 |
||
|
January 4 – January 31 |
January |
November 20, 2020 |
|
February 1 – February 28 |
February |
December 18, 2020 |
|
March 1 – March 28 |
March |
January 15, 2021 |
|
March 28 – April 4 |
RECESS |
|
|
April 5 – May 2 |
April |
February 19, 2021 |
| May 3 – May 30 | May | March 19, 2021 |
|
May 27 |
COMMENCEMENT |
|
| June 1 – June 27 | June | April 17, 2021 |
| June 28 – July 5 | RECESS | |
| July 6 – August 1 | July | May 22, 2021 |
| August 2 – August 29 | August | June 18, 2021 |
| August 30 – September 26 | September | July 16, 2021 |
Students should check with their elective clerkship regarding attendance for holiday observances.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is TBD.
Updated 4/16/21
Objective Structural Clinical Examinatons (OSCEs) Schedule
Post-PCE Phase (Pathways & HST)
Harvard Medical School
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
| Curricular Track | Type of OSCE | Date(s)/Time(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways & HST | Clinical Capstone OSCE |
March 3, 2021 (Session 1: 3:00 -5:00 pm, Session 2: 5:30 - 7:30 pm) March 4, 2021 (Session 1: 3:30 - 5:30 pm, Session 2: 6:00 - 8:00 pm) March 5, 2021 (Session 1: 8:00 - 10:00 am, Session 2: 10:15 - 12:15 pm, Session 3: 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Session 4: 4:00 - 6:00 pm) April 8, 2021 (Session 1: 8:00 - 10:00 am, Session 2: 10:15 - 12:15 pm, Session 3: 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Session 4: 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Session 5: 6:15 - 8:15 pm) April 9, 2021 (Session 1: 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Session 2: 4:00 - 6:00 pm) |
Zoom (virtual) |
| Pathways & HST |
Comprehensive Exam (COMP Exam) Students graduating in 2021: |
October 14, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm October 22, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm October 29, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm November 4, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm November 6, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm November 19, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm December 3, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm December 7, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm December 9, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm December 15, 2020 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm January 6, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm January 21, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 2, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 11, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 17, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm February 25, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm March 5, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm March 8, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm March 11, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
| Pathways & HST |
Comprehensive Exam (COMP Exam) Students graduating in 2022: |
May 11, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 13, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 17, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 20, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 24, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 7, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 23, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 12, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 14, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 21, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 27, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 3, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 4, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 16, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 2, 2021 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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TMEC Clinical Skills Center |
Last updated 2.25.21