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Check out the 2026-2027 academic calendar below or take a look at the upcoming 2027-2028 schedule.
Orientation starts July 13, 2026 (mandatory attendance).
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
Orientation and IMC 500 Medicine and Society | July 13, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care I | July 20, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities I | July 20, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 530 Foundations of Medicine | Aug. 3, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities I | July 20, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry I | July 20, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences I | July 20, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 540 Clinical Immersion (I/O/P) | Oct. 26, 2026 | Nov. 6, 2026 |
IMC 531 Introduction to Anatomy / Musculoskeletal and Integument | Nov. 9, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
Winter Break | Dec. 12, 2026 | Jan. 3, 2027 |
IMC 532 Homeostasis I: Cardiology and Pulmonary Systems | Jan. 4, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care 2 | Jan. 4, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities II | Jan. 4, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities II | Jan. 4, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry II | Jan. 4, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences II | Jan. 4, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
Spring Break | March 20, 2027 | March 28, 2027 |
IMC 540 Clinical Immersion (I/O/P) | March 29, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
IMC 533 Homestasis II: Renal and Gastrointestinal Systems | April 9, 2027 | June 4, 2027 |
*Subject to change, please check your schedule on UB Learns for updates
IMC 500 Medicine and Society
IMC 530 Foundations of Medicine
Clinical Immersion Weeks
IMC 531 Introduction to Anatomy, Musculoskeletal and Integument
(subject to change!)
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient-Centered Care
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy & Inquiry
(subject to change!)
IMC 544 Health Systems Science
Classes start July 27, 2026.
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 534 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems | July 27, 2026 | Sept. 11, 2026 |
IMC 535 Neuroscience & Behavior | Sept. 28, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 540 ClInical Immersion (I/O/P) | Sept. 14, 2026 | Sept. 25, 2026 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care 3 | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities 3 | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences 3 | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 3 | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities 3 | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
IMC 629 Step 1 Preparation | July 27, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 630 Synthesis and Self-Reflection in preparation for USMLE Step 1 | Dec. 14, 2026 | Dec. 19, 2026 |
IMC 631 Step 1 Dedicated Study Period | Dec. 21, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2027 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities 4 | Dec. 14, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2027 |
| IDM 950 Health Science Scholarly Project Work | Feb. 22, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
Phase 2 Core Clinical Clerkships Begins - dates below are subject to change
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 735 Clinical Orientation | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
IMC 740 Clinical Reasoning and Synthesis | March 22, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
IMC525 Learning Communities 5 | Feb. 22, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
IDM700 Clerkship | April 5, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
*Subject to change, please check your schedule on UB Learns for updates
IMC 534 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
IMC 535 Neuroscience and Behavior
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient-Centered Care
IMC 542 Humanism: Art of Medicine
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy & Inquiry
IMC 544 Health Systems Science
*Subject to change, please check your schedule on UB Learns for updates
IMC 630 Step 1 Synthesis and Self Reflection
IMC 740 and Orientation starts March 22, 2027 (mandatory attendance).
| Block | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
1A | June 29, 2026 | Aug. 7, 2026 |
1B | Aug. 10, 2026 | Sept. 18, 2026 |
2A | Sept. 21, 2026 | Oct. 30, 2026 |
2B | Nov. 2, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Block | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
Winter Break | Dec. 14, 2026 | Jan. 3, 2027 |
Prep for Phase 3 | Jan. 4, 2027 | Jan 8, 2027 |
3-A | Jan. 11, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 |
3-B | Feb. 22, 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
4-A | April 5, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
4-B | May 17, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
*Subject to change
**In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all that he stood for, there will be no classes at UB on Martin Luther King Day. In addition, all third year medical students will be excused from all clinical responsibilities on this day. However, you are being asked to use this time to reflect on Dr. King and the whole issue of prejudice, stereotypes and respect for others. All third year medical students are required to write a “journal entry” where they describe an incident that happened in a clinical setting or in everyday life, where they found themselves looking down on (prejudging, disrespecting, mocking, stereotyping, etc.) a patient or other human being. This "journal entry" is due one week after Martin Luther King Day. The purpose of this reflection is help students identify their own prejudices and think of ways to reduce them. It is hoped that this will lead to better self-awareness and more compassionate care of others. Please understand that if you are assigned to a clinical setting that is closed on Jan. 18, 2027 you will be expected to use this time to reflect and write a journal entry as outlined above.
Some students may choose to work on Jan. 18, 2027. That is fine. Any student who chooses to work, will have the opportunity to do so, but should notify the clerkship office and their attending/resident team if they are planning to report on Monday. Your written work should be submitted to your clerkship directors for review. Please make every attempt to keep your team-members informed of your schedule. We all want this to be a positive experience for all involved.
Graduation Ceremony: Friday, April 30, 2027*; Degree Award: June 1, 2027
(*tentative - subject to change)
| Module | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
A | June 29, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
B | July 27, 2026 | Aug. 21, 2026 |
C | Aug. 24, 2026 | Sept. 18, 2026 |
D | Sept. 21, 2026 | Oct. 16, 2026 |
E | Oct. 19, 2026 | Nov. 13, 2026 |
F | Nov. 16, 2026 | Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Module | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
G | Dec. 14, 2026 | Jan. 8, 2027 |
H | Jan. 11, 2027 | Feb. 5, 2027 |
I | Feb. 8, 2027 | March 5, 2027 |
J | March 8, 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
K | April 5, 2027 | April 30, 2027 |
L | May 3, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
M | May 31, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
Orientation starts July 12, 2027 (mandatory attendance).
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
Orientation and IMC 500 Medicine and Society | July 12, 2027 | July 30,2027 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care I | July 19, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities I | July 19, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 530 Foundations of Medicine | Aug. 2, 2027 | Oct. 22, 2027 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities I | July 19, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry I | July 19, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences I | July 19, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 540 ClInical Immersion (I/O/P) | Oct. 25, 2027 | Nov 5, 2027 |
IMC 531 Introduction to Anatomy / Musculoskeletal and Integument | Nov. 8, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
Winter Break | Dec. 13, 2027 | Jan. 2, 2028 |
IMC 532 Homeostasis I: Cardiology and Pulmonary Systems | Jan. 3, 2028 | March 17, 2028 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care 2 | Jan. 3, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities II | Jan. 3, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities II | Jan. 3, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry II | Jan. 3, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences II | Jan. 3, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
Spring Break | March 20, 2028 | March 24, 2028 |
IMC 540 Clinical Immersion (I/O/P) | March 27, 2028 | April 7, 2028 |
IMC 533 Homeostasis II: Renal and Gastrointestinal Systems | April 10, 2028 | June 2, 2028 |
Fall 2027 exam dates are not available at this time.
Classes start July 26, 2027.
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 534 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems | July 26, 2027 | Sept. 10, 2027 |
IMC 535 Neuroscience & Behavior | Sept. 27, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 540 Clinical Immersion (I/O/P) | Sept. 13, 2027 | Sept. 24, 2027 |
IMC 541 Foundations of Patient Centered Care 3 | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities 3 | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 544 Health Systems Sciences 3 | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 543 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 3 | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 542 Humanism/Humanities 3 | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
IMC 629 Step 1 Preparation | July 26, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 630 Synthesis and Self-Reflection in preparation for USMLE Step 1 | Dec. 13, 2027 | Dec. 17, 2027 |
IMC 631 Step 1 Dedicated Study Period | Dec. 20, 2027 | Feb. 20, 2027 |
IMC 525 Learning Communities 4 | Dec. 13, 2027 | Feb. 18, 2028 |
| Health Science Scholarly Project Work | Feb. 21, 2028 | March 17, 2028 |
Students will transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 begins upon passing all Phase 1 courses and the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination.
IDM 740 Clinical Reasoning and Synthesis and IDM 735 Phase 2 Clinical Orientation starts March 20, 2028 (mandatory attendance)
| Class | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
IMC 740 Clinical Reasoning and Synthesis | March 20, 2028 | March 24, 2028 |
IMC 735 Clinical Orientation
| March 27, 2028 | March 31, 2028 |
IMC525 Learning Communities 5 | Feb. 21, 2028 | June 23, 2028 |
4A | April 3, 2028 | May 12, 2028 |
| 4B | May 15, 2028 | June 23, 2028 |
Fall 2027 exam dates are not available at this time.
| Block | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
1A | June 28, 2027 | Aug. 6, 2027 |
1B | Aug. 9, 2027 | Sept. 17, 2027 |
2A | Sept. 20, 2027 | Oct. 29, 2027 |
2B | Nov. 1, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
Winter Break | Dec. 13, 2027 | Jan. 2, 2028 |
|---|---|---|
IDM811 - Intersession/Prep for Residency (mandatory in person sessions) | Jan 3, 2028 | Jan. 7, 2028 |
3-A | Jan. 17, 2028 | Feb. 18, 2028 |
3-B | Feb. 21, 2028 | March 31, 2028 |
All required Phase 2 clerkships/courses, must be taken and passed before a student is promoted to Phase 3.
| Module | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
K | April 3, 2028 | April 28, 2028 |
| L | May 1, 2028 | May 26, 2028 |
| M | May 29, 2028 | June 23, 2028 |
| Summer Break | June 25, 2028 | July 2, 2028 |
*Subject to change
**In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all that he stood for, there will be no classes at UB on Martin Luther King Day. In addition, all third year medical students will be excused from all clinical responsibilities on this day. However, you are being asked to use this time to reflect on Dr. King and the whole issue of prejudice, stereotypes and respect for others. All third year medical students are required to write a “journal entry” where they describe an incident that happened in a clinical setting or in everyday life, where they found themselves looking down on (prejudging, disrespecting, mocking, stereotyping, etc.) a patient or other human being. This "journal entry" is due one week after Martin Luther King Day. The purpose of this reflection is help students identify their own prejudices and think of ways to reduce them. It is hoped that this will lead to better self-awareness and more compassionate care of others. Please understand that if you are assigned to a clinical setting that is closed on Jan. 17, 2028 you will be expected to use this time to reflect and write a journal entry as outlined above.
Some students may choose to work on Jan. 17, 2028. That is fine. Any student who chooses to work, will have the opportunity to do so, but should notify the clerkship office and their attending/resident team if they are planning to report on Monday. Your written work should be submitted to your clerkship directors for review. Please make every attempt to keep your team-members informed of your schedule. We all want this to be a positive experience for all involved.
***This break is for the 2027-2028 Academic Year only
Dates are subject to change.
| Module | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
A | June 28, 2027 | July 23, 2027 |
B | July 26, 2027 | Aug. 20, 20257 |
C | Aug. 23, 2027 | Sept. 17, 2027 |
D | Sept. 20, 2027 | Oct. 15, 2027 |
E | Oct. 18, 2027 | Nov. 12, 2027 |
F | Nov. 15, 2027 | Dec. 10, 2027 |
| Module | Start Date | Stop Date |
|---|---|---|
G | Dec. 13, 2027 | Jan. 7, 2028 |
H | Jan. 10, 2028 | Feb. 4, 2028 |
I | Feb. 7, 2028 | March 3, 2028 |
J | March 6, 2028 | March 31, 2028 |
K | April 3, 2028 | April 28, 2028 |
| IDM812 - Prep for Residency (mandatory in person session) | TBD | TBD |
Degree Award: June 1, 2028