This page provides an overview of the two‑year curriculum schedule for the Class of 2029, including course start and end dates and the sequence of instruction. Course schedules are subject to change. For a complete list of holidays, academic breaks, and other important dates, please refer to the Critical Dates Calendar.
Curriculum Overview
First Year (2025-2026)
| Course name | Course Start date | Course end date | Grades due | Course directors | Course manager | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLG-1 (Morning) | Aug. 4, 2025 | June 5, 2026 | Not Applicable | Kristy Smith, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | 2025-2026 |
| Putting Families First (PFF) | See Canvas | See Canvas | Not Applicable | Martina Murphy, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | 2025-2026 |
| Health Systems Science 1A | Aug. 4, 2025 | Dec. 19, 2025 | Jan. 9, 2026 | Grant Harrell, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Fall 2025 |
| Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1A | Aug. 4, 2025 | Dec. 5, 2025 | Dec. 19, 2025 | Norm Beatty, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Fall 2025 |
| Genetics and Health | Aug. 4, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 | Sept. 12, 2025 | Rachel Burnside, Ph.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2025 |
| Discovery, Research, and Health | Aug. 11, 2025 | Oct. 6, 2025 | Oct. 20, 2025 | William Allen, J.D., M. Div. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2025 |
| Foundations of Medicine | Sept. 2, 2025 | Nov. 26, 2025 | Dec. 10, 2025 | Robert Seifert, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2025 |
| Intensive: Nutrition and Health | Oct. 27, 2025 | Oct. 31, 2025 | Nov. 14, 2025 | Carolyn Carter, M.D. and Amy Sheer, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Fall 2025 |
| Introduction to Clinical Practice 1A | Dec. 1, 2025 | Dec. 19, 2025 | Jan. 9, 2026 | Diane Howell, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Fall 2025 |
| Health Systems Science 1B | Jan. 5, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Grant Harrell, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Spring 2026 |
| Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1B | Jan. 12, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Norm Beatty, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Spring 2026 |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology & Immunology | Jan. 12, 2026 | Feb. 13, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | Robert Seifert, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2026 |
| Intro to Cancer Biology & Clinical Oncology | Feb. 16, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | Mar. 13, 2026 | Jess DeLaune, M.D. and Brittany Rogers, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2026 |
| Respiratory System | Mar. 9, 2026 | Apr. 3, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | Peter Sayeski, Ph.D. and Jorge Lascano, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2026 |
| Cardiovascular System | Apr. 6, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | David Winchester, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2026 |
| Introduction to Clinical Practice 1B | May 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Diane Howell, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Summer 2026 |
| Kidney and Urinary Tract (Renal) | May 11, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | June 19, 2026 | Amir Kazory, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Summer 2026 |
| MSRP | June 9, 2026 | Aug. 14, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2026 | Scott Berceli, M.D., Ph.D. | Isaac Freeman | Summer 2026 |
Second Year (2026-2027)
| Course Name | Course Start Date | Course End date | Grades due | Course Director(s) | Course Manager | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLG-2 (Morning) | Aug. 17, 2026 | May 7, 2027 | Not Applicable | Kristy Smith, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | 2026-2027 |
| Health Systems Science 2A | Aug. 17, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 8, 2027 | Grant Harrell, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Fall 2026 |
| Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2A | Aug. 17, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 1, 2027 | Maryam Sattari, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Fall 2026 |
| Dermatology and Musculoskeletal | Aug. 17, 2026 | Sept. 11, 2026 | Sept. 25, 2026 | Paulette Hahn, M.D. and Kimberly Merkel, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2026 |
| Clinical Neuroscience | Sept. 14, 2026 | Oct. 30, 2026 | Nov. 13, 2026 | Mayra Montalvo Perero, M.D. and Pouya Ameli, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2026 |
| Introduction to Clinical Practice 2 | Nov. 2, 2026 | Nov. 6, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Diane Howell, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Fall 2026 |
| Intensive: Pain and Addiction | Nov. 9, 2026 | Nov. 13, 2026 | Nov. 27, 2026 | Ana Turner, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Fall 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Nov. 16, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Jan. 1, 2027 | Genie Beasley, M.D. and Chris Forsmark, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Fall 2026 |
| Interprofessional Learning in HealthCare | See Canvas | See Canvas | Not Applicable | Amy Blue, Ph.D. | Isaac Freeman | Spring 2027 |
| Health Systems Science 2B | Jan. 4, 2027 | Mar. 5, 2027 | Mar. 19, 2027 | Grant Harrell, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Spring 2027 |
| Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2B | Jan. 4, 2027 | Mar. 5, 2027 | Mar. 19, 2027 | Maryam Sattari, M.D. | Kerrie D’Esposito | Spring 2027 |
| Endocrinology and Reproduction | Jan. 4, 2027 | Feb. 5, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Kristin Dayton, M.D. and Amelia Schaub, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2027 |
| Hematology | Feb. 8, 2027 | Mar. 5, 2027 | Mar. 19, 2027 | Molly Mandernach, M.D. | Nelly Zavaleta | Spring 2027 |
| NBME (CBSE) and CSE | Mar. 8, 2027 | Mar. 12, 2027 | Not Applicable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| USMLE Step 1 Study | Mar. 8, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | Not Applicable | Melanie Hagen, M.D. | Isaac Freeman | Spring 2027 |
| Clerkship Orientation | May 3, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | Not Applicable | Ryan Nall, M.D. | Mitchell Roberts | Spring 2027 |
Last revised on January 17, 2026