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Academic Calendars
2019-20 Calendars
Preclerkship
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – PATHWAYS, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
Cannon, Castle, Holmes and Peabody Societies
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Date |
Event |
|---|---|
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YEAR I (2019-2020) |
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August 5, 2019 |
2019-2020 Academic Year I Begins |
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August 5-9, 2019 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
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August 12-15, 2019 and August 21 and 28 and September 5, 2019 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK - 1 |
| August 12-16, 2019 |
Mandatory Basic Life Support Training and Mask Fit Testing (1:00-7:00pm) |
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August 16 – November 15, 2019 |
Foundations (PWY100) |
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Holidays: Labor Day, September 2; Indigenous Peoples Day, October 14 |
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Wednesdays, September 11, 2019 – July 22, 2020 |
Practice of Medicine (POM100) |
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November 18 – December 20, 2019 |
Immunity in Defense and Disease (PWY110) |
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Holidays: Thanksgiving, November 27-29 |
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December 23, 2019 – January 3, 2020 |
RECESS |
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January 6 – 31, 2020 |
Essentials of the Profession: Evidence, Ethics, Policy, and Social Medicine (PWY120) |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20 |
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February 3 – April 3, 2020 |
Homeostasis I (PWY130) |
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Holiday: Presidents Day, February 17 |
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April 6-10, 2020 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 2 |
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April 13-17, 2020 |
RECESS |
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April 20 – June 26, 2020 |
Homeostasis II (PWY131) |
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Holiday: Memorial Day, May 25 |
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June 26, 2020 |
2019-2020 Academic Year I Ends |
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June 29- July 10, 2020 |
RECESS |
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YEAR II (2020-2021) |
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July 13, 2020 |
2020-2021 Academic Year II Begins |
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July 13 – August 14, 2020 |
Mind, Brain and Behavior (PWY140) |
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August 17-21, 2020 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK - 3 |
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August 24 – September 24, 2020 |
Transition to the Principal Clinical Experience (PWY150) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 7 |
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September 24, 2020 |
INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (HMS-BASED) |
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September 25, 2020 |
INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (SITE-BASED) |
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September 29, 2020 |
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.
Updated: 11/18
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
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Date |
Event |
|---|---|
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YEAR I (2019-2020) |
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July 29, 2019 |
2019-2020 Academic Year I Begins |
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July 29, 2019 |
HST Orientation at HMS |
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July 29 – August 28, 2019 |
Introduction to Biostatistics (HST190) |
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July 30 – August 29, 2019 |
Matlab for Medicine (HST015) |
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August 5 – August 9, 2019 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
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August 29, 2019 |
HST Orientation at MIT |
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August 30 – December 16, 2019 |
Biochemistry and Metabolism (HST146) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 2 |
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September 3 – December 18, 2019 |
Human Pathology (HST030) |
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September 4 – December 17, 2019 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology (HST175) |
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September 11 – October 22, 2019 |
Genetics in Modern Medicine (HST160) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14 |
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October 29 – December 10, 2019 |
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics (HST162) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2019 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holidays: Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 |
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December 19, 2019 - January 5, 2020 |
RECESS |
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January 6 – January 31, 2020 |
Essentials of the Profession
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology (HST020) |
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January 8 – January 30, 2020 |
Principles of Biomedical Imaging (HST164) |
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January 14 – January 30, 2020 |
Medical Decision Analysis & Probabilistic Medical Inference (HST192) |
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February 2020 |
Introduction to the Care of Patients (HST220) |
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Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20 |
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February 3– May 20, 2020 |
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (HST090) |
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February 4 – May 18, 2020 |
Renal Pathophysiology (HST110) |
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February 5 – April 29, 2020 |
Hematology (HST080) |
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February 6 – May 22, 2020 |
Endocrinology (HST 060) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 17 |
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April 13 - 17, 2020 |
RECESS |
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Holiday: Patriot’s Day, April 13 – MIT |
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June 3 – August 31, 2020 |
SUMMER RESEARCH |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
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Date |
Event |
|---|---|
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YEAR II (2019-2020) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 2 |
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September 3, 2020 |
2019-2020 Academic Year II Begins |
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September 3 – December 12, 2019 |
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (HST040) |
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September 4 – December 18, 2019 |
Neuroscience (HST130) |
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September 4 – October 23, 2019 |
Human Reproductive Biology (HST070) |
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September 10 – December 10, 2019 |
Molecular Medicine (HST140) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14 |
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October 28 – December 16, 2019 |
Gastroenterology (HST120) |
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Holiday: Veterans Day, November 11, 2019 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holiday: Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 |
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December 19, 2019 - January 5, 2020 |
RECESS |
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January 6 – March 25, 2020 |
Principles of Pharmacology (HST150) |
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January 7 – March 27, 2020 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (HST200) |
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January 8 – March 25, 2020 |
Psychopathology (PS 700M.J) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 17 |
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March 10, 2020 |
Soma Weiss Research Day |
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March 16, 2020 |
HST Year II OSCE |
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March 30 – April 3, 2020 |
RECESS |
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April 6, 2020 |
PCE, ACE begin |
PCE
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2018 – June 2021
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
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Rotation Dates |
Rotation Month |
|---|---|
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September 24 – October 21, 2018 |
October (PCE 1 Begins) |
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October 22 – November 18 |
November |
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November 19 – December 16 |
December |
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DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 6, 2019 |
RECESS |
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January 7 – February 3, 2019 |
January |
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February 4 – March 3 |
February |
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March 4 – March 31 |
March (PCE 2 Ends for April '18 Entry) |
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APRIL 1 – APRIL 7 |
RECESS |
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April 8 – May 5 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
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May 6 – June 2 |
May |
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MAY 30, 2019 |
COMMENCEMENT |
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June 3 – June 30 |
June AY19 ends on June 30th |
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JULY 1 – JULY 7 |
RECESS |
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July 8 – August 4 |
July |
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August 5 – September 1 |
August |
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September 2 – September 29 |
September (PCE 1 Ends for October '18 Entry) |
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October 1 – October 27 |
Rosh Hashanah observed on September 30th October (PCE 1 Begins) |
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October 28 – November 24 |
November |
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November 25 – December 22 |
December |
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DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 5, 2020 |
RECESS |
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January 6 – February 2, 2020 |
January |
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February 3 – March 1 |
February |
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March 2 – March 29 |
March (PCE 2 Ends for April '19 Entry) |
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MARCH 30 – APRIL 5 |
RECESS |
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April 6 – May 3 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
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May 4 – May 31 |
May |
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MAY 28, 2020 |
COMMENCEMENT |
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June 1 – June 28 |
June AY20 ends on June 28th |
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JUNE 29 – JULY 5 |
RECESS |
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July 6 – August 2 |
July |
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August 3 – August 30 |
August |
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August 31 – September 27 |
September (PCE 1 Ends for October ‘19 Entry) |
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September 29 – October 25 |
Rosh Hashanah observed on September 28th October (PCE 1 Begins) |
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October 26 – November 22 |
November |
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November 23 – December 20 |
December |
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DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 3, 2021 |
RECESS |
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January 4 – January 31, 2021 |
January |
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February 1 – February 28 |
February |
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March 1 – March 28 |
March (PCE 2 ends for April ’20 entry) |
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MARCH 28 – APRIL 4 |
RECESS |
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April 5 – May 2 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
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May 3 – May 30 |
May |
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MAY 27, 2021 |
COMMENCEMENT |
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June 1 – June 27 |
June AY20 ends on June 27th |
Note: Dates given are for 1-month clerkships; 3-month clerkships begin: April, July, October and January.
PCE OSCE: Will be held on the following dates in 2019:
- January 2019
PCE 1 - January 22-24, 2019
PCE 2 - January 25, 2019
(snowdates for PCE 1 & 2 - January 29-31, 2019)
- June 2019 - June 11-13, 2019
COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing PCE : ½ day time requirement to complete exam. The COMP Exam will be offered on the following dates in 2019:
- Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21
- Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12
Dates for 2020 & 2021 TBA
Updated 10/10/18
NBME Subject Exam Schedule
2018-2020
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
NOTE: Start time is subject to change for web-based exams.
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Rotation month |
Psych/Neuro |
Surgery/Medicine |
Peds and Ob/Gyn |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fridays |
Mondays |
Fridays |
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January |
02/01/2019 |
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February |
03/01/2019 |
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2/15/2019 |
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March |
3/29/2019 |
3/25/2019 |
3/29/2019 |
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April |
05/03/2019 |
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May |
5/31/2019 |
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5/17/2019
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June |
6/28/2019 |
6/24/2019 |
6/28/2019 |
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July |
08/02/2019 |
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August |
08/30/2019 |
09/06/2019 (CHA) |
8/16/2019 |
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September |
09/27/2019 |
09/23/2019 |
09/27/2019 |
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October |
10/25/2019 |
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November |
11/22/2019 |
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11/08/2019 |
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December |
12/20/2019 |
12/16/2019 |
12/20/2019 |
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January |
01/31/2020 |
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February |
02/28/2020 |
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02/14/2020 |
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March |
03/27/2020 |
03/23/2020 |
03/27/2020 |
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April |
05/01/2020 |
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May |
05/29/2020 |
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05/15/2020 |
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June |
06/26/2020 |
06/22/2020 |
06/26/2020 |
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July |
07/31/2020 |
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August |
08/28/2020 |
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08/14/2020 |
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September |
09/25/2020 |
09/21/2020 |
09/25/2020 |
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 2/27/19
PCE Ob/Gyn & Peds
COMING SOON!
Post-PCE
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
2018 – 2019
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
|
Rotation Dates |
Rotation Month |
45 Day Add/Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|
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May 29 – June 24, 2018 |
June |
April 14, 2018 |
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June 25 – July 1 |
RECESS |
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July 2 – July 29 |
July |
May 18, 2018 |
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July 30 – August 26 |
August |
June 15, 2018 |
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August 27 – September 23 |
September |
July 13, 2018 |
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September 24 – October 21 |
October |
August 10, 2018 |
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October 22 – November 18 |
November |
September 7, 2018 |
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November 19 – December 16* |
December |
October 5, 2018 |
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December 17 – January 6, 2019 |
RECESS |
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January 7 – February 3 |
January |
November 23, 2018 |
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February 4 – March 3 |
February |
December 21, 2018 |
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March 4 – March 31 |
March |
January 18, 2019 |
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April 1 – April 7 |
RECESS |
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April 8 – May 5 |
April |
February 22, 2019 |
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May 30, 2019 |
COMMENCEMENT |
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May 6 – June 2 |
May |
March 22, 2019 |
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June 3 – June 30 |
June |
April 19, 2019 |
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July 1 – July 7 |
RECESS |
*November 22 and 23, 2018 are HMS holidays in observance of Thanksgiving.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is May 17, 2019.
COMP EXAM DATES: The Comprehensive Exam (OSCE) is mandatory for all students completing Year PCE (½ day time required to complete exam).
June 17 – June 21, 2019
July 8 – July 12, 2019
Clinical Capstone OSCE: (taken the month the student is in the course)
January 8, 2019 (snow date: January 11, 2019)
February 5, 2019 (snow date: February 8, 2019)
March 5, 2019 (snow date: March 8, 2019)
April 9, 2019
Updated 11/5/1
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
2019 – 2020
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
|
Rotation Dates |
Rotation Month |
45 Day Add/Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|
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June 3 – June 30, 2019 |
June |
April 19, 2019 |
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July 1 – July 7 |
RECESS |
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July 8 – August 4 |
July* |
May 24, 2019 |
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August 5 – September 1 |
August |
June 21, 2019 |
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September 2 – September 29 |
September |
July 19, 2019 |
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September 30 – October 27 |
October |
August 19, 2019 |
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October 28 – November 24 |
November |
September 13, 2019 |
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November 25 – December 22 |
December |
October 11, 2019 |
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December 23 – January 5, 2020 |
RECESS |
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January 6 – February 2 |
January |
November 22, 2019 |
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February 3 – March 1 |
February |
December 20, 2019 |
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March 2 – March 29 |
March |
January 17, 2020 |
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March 30 – April 5 |
RECESS |
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April 6 – May 3 |
April |
February 21, 2020 |
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May 28, 2020 |
COMMENCEMENT |
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May 4 – May 31 |
May |
March 20, 2020 |
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June 1 – June 28 |
June |
April 17, 2020 |
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June 29 – July 5 |
RECESS |
COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing Year PCE: ½ day time required to complete exam.
June 17 – June 21, 2019
July 8 – July 12, 2019
Dates for 2020 TBD
*November 28 and 29 are HMS holidays in observance of Thanksgiving.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is May 10, 2019.
Updated 10/12/18
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.
There are a few important specifics about each curricular track. Each year, 135 MD students are enrolled in the Pathways program, and they learn alongside 35 first-year HSDM students in the preclerkship phase. Meanwhile, 30 MD students are enrolled each year in the HST program, which directs its programming at students who are already committed to becoming physician-scientists. HST’s preclerkship phase is shared between HMS and MIT, and the 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: 2018-19 Calendars
Preclerkship
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – PATHWAYS, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
Cannon, Castle, Holmes and Peabody Societies
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR I (2018-2019) | |
| August 6, 2018 | 2018-2019 Academic Year I Begins |
| August 6-10, 2018 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) (Weekdays, 8:00am-5:00pm) |
| August 15, 22, 29, 2018 |
Professional Development Orientation |
| August 13 – November 9, 2018 |
Foundations (PWY100) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 3; Indigenous Peoples Day, October 8 |
|
| August 13-17, 2018 |
Mandatory Basic Life Support Training (1:00-7:00pm) |
| Wednesdays, September 5, 2018 – July 24, 2019 |
Practice of Medicine (POM100) |
| November 12 – December 14, 2018 |
Immunity in Defense and Disease (PWY110) |
| Holiday: Thanksgiving, November 21-23 | |
| December 17-21, 2018 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 1 |
| December 24, 2018 – January 4, 2019 | RECESS |
| January 7 – February 1, 2019 |
Essentials of the Profession: Evidence, Ethics, Policy, and Social Medicine (PWY120) |
| Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 21 | |
| February 4 – April 5, 2019 |
Homeostasis I (PWY130) |
| Holiday: Presidents Day, February 18 | |
| April 8-12, 2019 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 2 (PDW2 OSCE - April 8) |
| April 15-19, 2019 | RECESS |
| April 22 – June 28, 2019 |
Homeostasis II (PWY131) |
| Holiday: Memorial Day, May 27 | |
| June 28, 2019 | 2018-2019 Academic Year I Ends |
| July 1-12, 2019 | RECESS |
| YEAR II (2019-2020) | |
| July 15, 2019 | 2019-2020 Academic Year II Begins |
| July 15 – August 16, 2019 |
Mind, Brain and Behavior (PWY140) |
| August 19-23, 2019 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK - 3 (PDW3 OSCE - August 19-22) |
| August 26 – September 27, 2019 | Transition to the Principal Clinical Experience (PWY150) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 2 | |
| September 26, 2019 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (HMS-BASED) |
| September 27, 2019 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (SITE-BASED) |
| October 1, 2019 | 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.
Updated: 11/17
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
|
YEAR I (2018-2019) |
|
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July 30, 2018 |
2018-2019 Academic Year I Begins |
|
July 30, 2018 |
HST Orientation at HMS |
|
July 30 – August 29, 2018 |
Introduction to Biostatistics (HST190) |
|
July 31 – August 30, 2018 |
Matlab for Medicine (HST015) |
|
August 6 – August 10, 2018 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
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August 30, 2018 |
HST Orientation at MIT |
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September 1 – December 17, 2018 |
Biochemistry (HST146) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 3 |
|
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September 4 – December 19, 2018 |
Human Pathology (HST030) |
|
September 5 – December 14, 2017 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology (HST175) |
|
September 11 – October 23, 2018 |
Genetics in Modern Medicine (HST160) |
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Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 8 Columbus Day (Federal) |
|
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October 30 – December 11, 2018 |
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics (HST162) |
|
Holiday: Veterans Day, November 12, 2018 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holiday: Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23 |
|
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December 20, 2018 - January 6, 2019 |
RECESS |
|
January 7 – February 1, 2019 |
Essentials of the Profession |
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January 7 – February 1, 2019 |
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology (HST020) |
|
January 9 – January 31, 2019 |
Principles of Biomedical Imaging (HST164) |
|
January 2019 |
Introduction to the Care of Patients (HST220) |
|
Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 21 |
|
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February 4– May 22, 2019 |
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (HST090) |
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February 5 – May 16, 2019 |
Renal Pathophysiology (HST110) |
|
February 6 – May 1, 2019 |
Hematology (HST080) |
|
February 7 – May 16, 2019 |
Endocrinology (HST 060) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 18 |
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April 15 - 19, 2019 |
RECESS |
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Holiday: Patriot’s Day, April 15 – MIT |
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June 4 - September 2, 2019 |
SUMMER RESEARCH |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
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Date |
Event |
|---|---|
|
YEAR II (2018-2019) |
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Holiday: Labor Day, September 3 |
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September 4, 2018 |
2018-2019 Academic Year II Begins |
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September 4 – December 13, 2018 |
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (HST040) |
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September 5 – December 19, 2018 |
Neuroscience (HST130) |
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September 5 – October 24, 2018 |
Human Reproductive Biology (HST070) |
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September 11 – December 11, 2018 |
Molecular Medicine (HST140) |
|
Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 8 |
|
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October 29 – December 17, 2018 |
Gastroenterology (HST120) |
|
Holiday: Veterans Day, November 12, 2018 |
*Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
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Holidays: Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23 |
|
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December 20, 2018 - January 1, 2019 |
RECESS |
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January 2 – March 20, 2019 |
Principles of Pharmacology (HST150) |
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January 3 – March 22, 2019 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (HST200) |
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January 7 – February 25, 2019 |
Clinical Epidemiology (HST194) |
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Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 18 |
|
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March 12, 2019 |
Soma Weiss Research Day |
|
March 11, 2019 |
HST Preclerkship OSCE |
|
March 25 - March 29, 2019 |
RECESS |
|
April 8, 2019 |
PCE, ACE begin |
PCE
NBME Subject Exam Schedule
2018-2019
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
NOTE: Start time is subject to change for web-based exams.
|
Rotation Month |
Psych/ Neuro |
Surgery/ Medicine |
Ob/Gyn & Peds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Mondays | Fridays | |
| January | 1/26/2018 | ||
| February | 2/23/2018 | 2/9/2018 | |
| March | 3/23/2018 | 3/19/2018 | 3/23/2018 |
| April | 4/27/2018 | ||
| May | 5/25/2018 | 5/11/2018 | |
| June | 6/22/2018 | 6/18/2018 | 6/22/2018 |
| July | 7/27/2018 | ||
| August | 8/24/2018 | 8/31/2018 Med CHA | 8/10/2018 |
| September | 9/21/2018 | 9/17/2018 | 9/21/2018 |
| October | 10/19/2018 | ||
| November | 11/16/2018 | 11/2/2018 | |
| December | 12/14/2018 | 12/10/2018 | 12/14/2018 |
| January | 2/1/2019 | ||
| February | 3/1/2019 | 2/15/2019 | |
| March | 3/29/2019 | 3/25/2019 | 3/29/2019 |
| April | 5/3/2019 | ||
| May | 5/31/2019 | 5/17/2019 | |
| June | 6/28/2019 | 6/24/2019 | 6/28/2019 |
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 3/14/18
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
OB/GYN and Pediatrics Core Clerkship Dates & Shelf Exams
2018-2019
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Block (3-month clerkships) | Subject Exam Dates |
|
April/May/June April 2 - May 13, 2018 May 14 - June 24, 2018 |
May 11, 2018 June 22, 2018 |
| RECESS | June 25 - July 1, 2018 |
|
July/August/September July 2 - August 12, 2018 August 13 - September 23, 2018 |
August 10, 2018 September 21, 2018 |
|
October/November/December September 24 - November 4, 2018 November 5 - December 16, 2018 |
November 2, 2018 December 14, 2018 |
| RECESS | December 17, 2018 - January 6, 2019 |
|
January/February/March January 7 - February 17, 2019 February 18, 2019 - March 31, 2019 |
February 15, 2019 March 29, 2019 |
| RECESS | April 1 - April 7, 2019 |
|
April/May/June April 8 - May 19, 2019 May 20 - June 30, 2019 |
May 17, 2019 June 28, 2019 |
Updated 03/14/18
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
Clinical Rotation Dates
October 2018 – June 2021
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
|
Rotation Dates |
Rotation Month |
|---|---|
|
September 24 – October 21, 2018 |
October (PCE 1 Begins) |
|
October 22 – November 18 |
November |
|
November 19 – December 16 |
December |
|
DECEMBER 17 – JANUARY 6, 2019 |
RECESS |
|
January 7 – February 3, 2019 |
January |
|
February 4 – March 3 |
February |
|
March 4 – March 31 |
March (PCE 2 Ends for April '18 Entry) |
|
APRIL 1 – APRIL 7 |
RECESS |
|
April 8 – May 5 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
|
May 6 – June 2 |
May |
|
MAY 30, 2019 |
COMMENCEMENT |
|
June 3 – June 30 |
June AY19 ends on June 30th |
|
JULY 1 – JULY 7 |
RECESS |
|
July 8 – August 4 |
July |
|
August 5 – September 1 |
August |
|
September 2 – September 29 |
September (PCE 1 Ends for October '18 Entry) |
|
October 1 – October 27 |
Rosh Hashanah observed on September 30th October (PCE 1 Begins) |
|
October 28 – November 24 |
November |
|
November 25 – December 22 |
December |
|
DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 5, 2020 |
RECESS |
|
January 6 – February 2, 2020 |
January |
|
February 3 – March 1 |
February |
|
March 2 – March 29 |
March (PCE 2 Ends for April '19 Entry) |
|
MARCH 30 – APRIL 5 |
RECESS |
|
April 6 – May 3 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
|
May 4 – May 31 |
May |
|
MAY 28, 2020 |
COMMENCEMENT |
|
June 1 – June 28 |
June AY20 ends on June 28th |
|
JUNE 29 – JULY 5 |
RECESS |
|
July 6 – August 2 |
July |
|
August 3 – August 30 |
August |
|
August 31 – September 27 |
September (PCE 1 Ends for October ‘19 Entry) |
|
September 29 – October 25 |
Rosh Hashanah observed on September 28th October (PCE 1 Begins) |
|
October 26 – November 22 |
November |
|
November 23 – December 20 |
December |
|
DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 3, 2021 |
RECESS |
|
January 4 – January 31, 2021 |
January |
|
February 1 – February 28 |
February |
|
March 1 – March 28 |
March (PCE 2 ends for April ’20 entry) |
|
MARCH 28 – APRIL 4 |
RECESS |
|
April 5 – May 2 |
April (PCE 2 Begins) |
|
May 3 – May 30 |
May |
|
MAY 27, 2021 |
COMMENCEMENT |
|
June 1 – June 27 |
June AY20 ends on June 27th |
Note: Dates given are for 1-month clerkships; 3-month clerkships begin: April, July, October and January.
PCE OSCE: Will be held on the following dates in 2019:
- January 2019
PCE 1 - January 22-24, 2019
PCE 2 - January 25, 2019
(snowdates for PCE 1 & 2 - January 29-31, 2019)
- June 2019 - June 11-13, 2019
COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing PCE : ½ day time requirement to complete exam. The COMP Exam will be offered on the following dates in 2019:
- Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21
- Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12
Dates for 2020 & 2021 TBA
Updated 10/10/18
Post-PCE
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
2018 – 2019
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month | 45 Day Add/Drop Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| May 29 – June 24, 2018 | June | April 14, 2018 |
| June 25 – July 1 | RECESS | |
| July 2 – July 29 | July | May 18, 2018 |
| July 30 – August 26 | August | June 15, 2018 |
| August 27 – September 23 | September | July 13, 2018 |
| September 24 – October 21 | October | August 10, 2018 |
| October 22 – November 18 | November | September 7, 2018 |
| November 19 – December 16* | December | October 5, 2018 |
| December 17 – January 6, 2019 | RECESS | |
| January 7 – February 3 | January | November 23, 2018 |
| February 4 – March 3 | February | December 21, 2018 |
| March 4 – March 31 | March | January 18, 2019 |
| April 1 – April 7 | RECESS | |
| April 8 – May 5 | April | February 22, 2019 |
| May 30, 2019 | COMMENCEMENT | |
| May 6 – June 2 | May | March 22, 2019 |
| June 3 – June 30 | June | April 19, 2019 |
| July 1 – July 7 | RECESS |
COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing Year PCE: ½ day time required to complete exam.
June 18 – June 22, 2018
July 9 – July 13, 2018
*November 22 and 23, 2018 are HMS holidays in observance of Thanksgiving.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is May 17, 2019.
Updated 11/7/17
Historical: 2017-18 Calendars
Preclerkship
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – PATHWAYS PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
Cannon, Castle, Holmes, and Peabody Societies
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR I (2017-18) | |
| July 31, 2017 | 2017-18 Academic Year I Begins |
| July 31 – August 4, 2017 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) |
| August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 |
Professional Development Orientation (Wednesdays, 8:00am-5:00pm) |
| August 7 – November 3, 2017 |
Foundations (PWY100) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 4 | |
| September 5 and 8, 2017 |
Mandatory Basic Life Support Training (1:00-7:00pm) |
| Wednesdays, September 6, 2017 – July 25, 2018 |
Practice of Medicine (POM100) (Wednesdays 8:00am-5:00pm*; except in January—1:00-5:00pm) *Some POM sessions may begin earlier than 8:00 a.m. or run later than 5:00 pm. The Developing Physician sessions end at 5:30pm. Required Interprofessional Education sessions will be held off campus on February 5 and March 5, 5:00-9:00 pm. Please refer to the course schedule for detailed information. |
|
Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 9
Columbus Day (Federal)
|
|
| November 6 – December 8, 2017 |
Immunity in Defense and Disease (PWY110) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm) *Please note that classes will be held on Veterans Day-observed (Friday, November 10) and a holiday observance will be planned. |
| Holiday: November 22–24 | |
| December 11–15, 2017 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 1 (Professional Development Week 1 ends at 12:30pm on Friday, December 15) |
| December 18, 2017 – January 1, 2018 | RECESS |
| January 2 – 26, 2018 |
Essentials of the Profession: Evidence, Ethics, Policy, and Social Medicine (PWY120) (Weekdays, 8:00am-12:30pm) |
| Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15 | |
| January 29 – March 30, 2018 |
Homeostasis I (PWY130) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm; Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm) |
| Holiday: Presidents Day, February 19 | |
| April 2–6, 2018 | RECESS |
| April 9–13, 2018 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 2 |
| April 16 – June 22, 2018 |
Homeostasis II (PWY131) |
| Holiday: Memorial Day, May 28 | |
| June 22, 2018 | 2017-2018 Academic Year I Ends |
| June 25 – July 6, 2018 | RECESS |
| YEAR II (2018-19) | |
| July 9, 2018 | 2018-19 Academic Year II Begins |
| July 9 – August 10, 2018 |
Mind, Brain and Behavior (PWY140) (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00am-12:30pm) |
| August 13–17, 2018 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK – 3 |
| August 20 – September 21, 2018 | Transition to the Principal Clinical Experience (PWY150) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 3 | |
| Thursday, September 20 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (HMS-BASED) |
| Friday, September 21 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PCE (SITE-BASED) |
| September 24, 2018 | 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: October 31, 2017
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR I (2017-18) | |
| July 31, 2017 | 2017-18 Academic Year I Begins |
| July 31 - August 4, 2017 |
Introduction to the Profession (IN555.0) (Weekdays, 8:00am - 5:00pm) |
| August 7, 2017 |
HST MD Curriculum Orientation and Ethics Session (TMEC 209, 1:00pm - 4:00pm) |
| August 7 - 30, 2017 |
Introduction to Biostatistics (HST190) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:00am - 12:00pm) |
| August 8 - 31, 2017 |
Matlab for Medicine (HST015) (TMEC 227, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm) |
| August 10, 2017 |
HST RA/Thesis Meeting (TMEC 209, 1:00pm - 2:30pm) |
| September 1 - December 18, 2017 |
Biochemistry (HST146) (TMEC 209. Friday, September 1 - intro; thereafter, Mondays, 9:15am-12:00pm) (December 18, 2017 - final) |
| August 30, 2017 |
HST Orientation at MIT (MIT, E25-117, 3:00pm - 5:00pm) |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 4 | |
| September 5 - December 20, 2017 |
Human Pathology (HST030) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30am - 12:30pm) (December 20, 2017 - final) |
| September 6 - December 15, 2017 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology (HST175) (TMEC 209, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:00am - 12:00pm) (December 19, 2017 - final) Human Functional Anatomy (HST010) (TMEC Amphitheater, Lab: TMEC 419, 420, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30pm - 6:00pm) (December 15, 2017 - final) |
| September 12 - October 24, 2017 |
Genetics in Modern Medicine (HST160) (MIT E25-117, Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm) (October 24, 2017 - final) |
|
Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 9
Columbus Day (Federal)
|
|
| October 31 - December 12, 2017 |
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics (HST162) (TMEC 209, Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm) (no final) |
| Holiday: Veterans Day, November 10, 2017 | *Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
| Holiday: Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 | |
| December 23, 2017 - January 7, 2018 | RECESS |
| January 2 - 26, 2018 |
Essentials of the Profession |
| January 8 - February 2, 2018 |
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology (HST020) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 1:30pm-4:30pm) (February 2, 2018 - final) |
| January 9 - February 1, 2018 |
Principles of Biomedical Imaging (HST164) (MIT E25-117, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:30pm-5:30pm) (February 1, 2018 - final) |
| January 12 – February 2, 2018 |
Introduction to the Care of Patients (HST220) (MIT E23-319, Various, 3:00pm - 5:00pm) *Please note that students must attend one of four sessions. |
| Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15 | |
| February 5 - May 18, 2018 |
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (HST090) |
| February 7 - May 18, 2018 |
Renal Pathophysiology (HST110)
Respiratory Pathophysiology (HST100) |
| February 8 - May 2, 2018 |
Hematology (HST080) (TMEC 227, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00am - 10:00am) (May 2, 2018 - final) |
| February 8 - May 19, 2018 |
Endocrinology (HST060) (TMEC 209, Thursdays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm) (May 21, 2018 - final) |
| Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 19 | |
| April 2 - 6, 2018 | RECESS |
| June 4 - September 4, 2018 | SUMMER RESEARCH |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Health Sciences & Technology, PRECLERKSHIP CURRICULUM
London Society
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| YEAR II (2017-18) | |
| Holiday: Labor Day, September 4 | |
| September 5, 2017 | 2017-18 Academic Year II Begins |
| September 5 - December 14, 2017 |
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (HST040) (TMEC 250, Lab: TMEC 343, 344, Tuesdays, 8:30am - 12:00pm, Thursdays, 8:30am - 10:30am) (December 14, 2017 - final) |
| September 6 - December 20, 2017 |
Neuroscience (HST130) (TMEC 250, Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:30am - 12:00pm, Fridays, 8:30am - 10:00am) (December 20, 2017 - final) |
| September 6 - October 25, 2017 |
Human Reproductive Biology (HST070) (MIT 1-390, Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 5:00pm) |
| September 12 - December 12, 2017 |
Molecular Medicine (HST140) (TMEC 128, MIT 66-168, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm) *Please refer to class schedule for class location. Class location may alternate between HMS and MIT campuses. |
|
Holiday: Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 9 Columbus Day (Federal) |
|
| October 30 – December 18, 2017 |
Gastroenterology (HST120) (TMEC 209, Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 5:00pm (December 18, 2017 - final) |
| Holiday: Veterans Day, November 10, 2017 | *Veterans Day observed. No classes. |
| Holiday: Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24 | |
| December 21, 2017 - January 1, 2018 | RECESS |
| January 2 - March 23, 2018 |
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (HST200) (BWH, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm+) |
| January 3 - March 21, 2018 |
Principles of Pharmacology (HST150)
Psychopathology (PS 700M.J) |
| January 30 - March 20, 2018 |
Clinical Epidemiology (HST194) (TMEC 209, Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm) *Meets Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12) |
| Holiday: Presidents’ Day, February 19 | |
| March 13, 2018 | Soma Weiss Research Day |
| March 26 - March 30, 2018 | RECESS |
| April 2, 2018 | PCE, ACE begin |
PCE
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
Clinical Rotation Dates
2017 – 2018
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month |
|---|---|
| March 27 – April 2, 2017 | RECESS |
| April 3 – April 30 | April (PCE Begins) |
| May 1 – May 28 | May |
| May 30 – June 25 | June |
| June 26 – July 4 | RECESS |
| July 5 – July 30 | July |
| July 31 – August 27 | August |
| August 28 – September 24 | September |
| September 25 – October 22 | October (PCE Begins) |
| October 23 – November 19 | November |
| November 20 – December 17 | December |
| December 18 – January 1, 2018 | RECESS |
| January 2 – January 28 | January |
| January 29 – February 25 | February |
| February 26 – March 25 | March (PCE Ends for April Entry) |
| March 26 – April 1, 2018 | RECESS |
| April 2 – April 29 | April (PCE Begins) |
| April 30 – May 27 | May |
| May 29 – June 24 | June |
| June 25 – July 1 | RECESS |
| July 2 – July 29 | July |
| July 30 – August 26 | August |
| August 27 – September 23 | September (PCE Ends for October Entry) |
Note: Dates given are for one-month clerkships; 3-month clerkships begin: April, July, October and January.
YEAR III ends June 24, 2018
COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing PCE: 1/2 day time requirement to complete exam. The COMP Exam will be offered on the following dates in 2018:
- June 18 – June 22, 2018
- July 9 – July 13, 2018
Updated 10/11/17
NBME Subject Exam Schedule
2017 – 2018
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
NOTE: Start time is subject to change for web-based exams.
|
Rotation Month |
Psych/ Neuro |
Surgery/ Medicine |
Ob/Gyn & Peds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays | Mondays | Fridays | |
| July | 7/28/2017 | ||
| August | 8/25/2017 | 8/11/2017 | |
| September | 9/22/2017 | 9/18/2017 | 9/22/2017 |
| October | 10/20/2017 | ||
| November | 11/17/2017 | 11/3/2017 | |
| December | 12/15/2017 | 12/11/2017 | 12/15/2017 |
| January | 1/26/2018 | ||
| February | 2/23/2018 | 2/9/2018 | |
| March | 3/23/2018 | 3/19/2018 |
3/23/2018 |
| April | 4/27/2018 | ||
| May | 5/25/2018 | 5/11/2018 | |
| June | 6/22/2018 | 6/18/2018 | 6/22/2018 |
| July | 7/27/2018 | ||
| August | 8/24/2018 | 8/10/2018 | |
| September | 9/21/2018 | 9/17/2018 | 9/21/2018 |
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 7/31/17
Principal Clinical Experience (PCE)
OB/GYN and Pediatrics Core Clerkship Dates & Shelf Exams
2017 – 2018
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Block (3-month clerkships) | Subject Exam Dates |
|
January/February/March January 3 – February 12, 2017 February 13 – March 26, 2017 |
February 10, 2017 March 24, 2017 |
| RECESS | March 27 – April 2, 2017 |
|
April/May/June April 3 – May 14, 2017 May 15 – June 25, 2017 |
May 12, 2017 June 23, 2017 |
| RECESS | June 26 – July 2, 2017 |
|
July/August/September July 3 – August 13, 2017 August 14 – September 24, 2017 |
August 11, 2017 September 22, 2017 |
|
October/November/December September 25 – November 5, 2017 November 6 – December 17, 2017 |
November 3, 2017 December 15, 2017 |
| RECESS | December 18, 2017 – January 1, 2018 |
|
January/February/March January 2 – February 11, 2018 February 12 – March 25, 2018 |
February 9, 2018 March 23, 2018 |
Updated 1/6/17
Post-PCE
Advanced Experiences
Clinical Rotation Dates
2017 – 2018
Harvard Medical School
Office of the Registrar
| Rotation Dates | Rotation Month |
|---|---|
| April 3 – April 30, 2017 | April |
| May 1 – May 28 | May |
| May 30 – June 25 | June |
| June 26 – July 2 | RECESS |
| July 3 – July 30 | July*** |
| July 31 – August 27 | August |
| August 28 – September 24 | September |
| September 25 – October 22 | October |
| October 23 – November 19 | November |
| November 20 – December 17 | December |
| December 18 – January 1, 2018 | RECESS |
| January 2 – January 28 | January |
| January 29 – February 25 | February |
| February 26 – March 25 | March |
| March 26 – April 1 | RECESS |
| April 2 – April 29 | April |
| May 24, 2018 | COMMENCEMENT |
| April 30 – May 27 | May |
| May 29 – June 24 | June |
| June 25 – July 1 | RECESS |
*COMP EXAM: Mandatory for all students completing Year PCE: 1/2 day time required to complete exam.
June 5 – June 9, 2017
July 5 – 7, 2017
DATES for 2018 TBD
**November 23 and 24 are HMS holidays in observance of Thanksgiving.
***July 4 falls on Tuesday; please check with your clerkship whether you need to report on Monday, July 3 or Wednesday, July 5.
Last date of attendance for graduating students is May 11, 2018.
Updated 5/3/17