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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 2028 Shelf Exam Schedule

DATE ROTATION
Friday, September 5, 2025 obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Friday, October 10, 2025 medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology, surgery
Friday, November 21, 2025 obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Wednesday, November 26, 2025* surgery
Wednesday, December 24, 2025** medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Friday, February 6, 2026 obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Friday, February 13, 2026 surgery
Friday, March 13, 2026 medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Friday, April 24, 2026  obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
Friday, May 1, 2026 surgery
Friday, May 29, 2026 medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, neurology
* Block 2 Shelf Exam for surgery will be given on 11/26/25 at 7AM.
** Block 2 Shelf Exam for medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry and neurology will be given on 12/24/25 at 7AM.