Shelf Exam Schedule for MD Students
During stage two of the MD curriculum, you take shelf exams. The results of these tests measure your understanding of specific instructions and hands-on experiences covered in the core clerkships—the clinical rotations that help you transition from classroom studies to patient care.
Shelf exams for medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery occur on the following dates throughout the academic year. You should follow the exam schedule that works with your clerkship palette.
Class of 2026 Shelf Exam Schedule
DATE | ROTATION |
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Friday, November 17, 2023 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, December 8, 2023 | surgery |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, February 2, 2024 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, February 23, 2024 | surgery |
Friday, March 8, 2024 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, April 19, 2024 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, May 10, 2024 | surgery |
Friday, May 24, 2024 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, July 26, 2024 | surgery |
Friday, August 9, 2024 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Class of 2027 Shelf Exam Schedule
DATE | ROTATION |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, October 4, 2024 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery |
Friday, November 15, 2024 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, December 6, 2024 | surgery |
Friday, December 20, 2024 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, February 7, 2025 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, February 28, 2025 | surgery |
Friday, March 14, 2025 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, April 25, 2025 | neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |
Friday, May 16, 2025 | surgery |
Friday, May 30, 2025 | medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry |