Class of 2026 Fourth Year Scheduling Information

Welcome to your fourth year! This is your opportunity to shape your final year of education and prepare for your medical career. On this page, you will find information about the lottery (eValue) system, details regarding required courses, and important dates specific to the Class of 2026.

Review this document for important scheduling information: Class of 2026 Fourth Year Schedule & Guidelines

Key Dates:

  • Use the eValue system to enter your Geriatrics and Sub-Internship rotation preferences between December 2-13, 2024.
  • Optimization results will be released by January 31, 2025.
  • Add/Drop Tool available January 31, 2025.
  • Final Schedule Submission: Submit your final schedule with your field-specific advisor’s signature to camedreg@bu.edu by July 7, 2025.
  • USMLE Step 2 Deadline: You are required to take Step 2 CK by November 1, 2025.

Geriatrics and Sub-Internship Lottery:

Review this document for detailed information about your two required courses, Geriatrics and Sub-Internships: Sub-Internships & Geriatrics Availability Grid 2025-2026

CAMED uses the eValue optimization tool to assign your Geriatrics and Sub-Internship rotations based on your preferences and availability. For detailed eValue instructions, visit eValue Optimization Scheduling Instructions for Student Preferences.

When you are ready to input your preferences, click here to Enter Preferences into eValue

On-line Add/Drop Elective System

Starting in February 2025, you can use the online Add/Drop tool to adjust your schedule and add courses from the CAMED Fourth Year Elective Catalog or outside electives approved through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) system.

  1. Log in to the Add/Drop tool
  2. Follow instructions to add, drop, or move electives within available blocks. For detailed instructions on how to use the Add/Drop system, click here.
    • Remember: The dates entered in the Add/Drop system for outside electives must match the approved dates in VSLO.
  3. Make sure to confirm all changes via email from the coordinator once they are approved.
  4. All changes must be submitted at least 30 days before the rotation begins. For any exceptions to this timeline, please complete an Add/Drop form and send it to camedreg@bu.edu. 

Non-VSLO Outside Electives

For electives at institutions that are not LCME-accredited (or not listed in VSLO), students must follow these steps:

  1. Obtain a detailed description of the elective from the prospective supervisor.
  2. Submit the description, along with an Outside Elective Approval Form, to the comparable department head and the chair of the Elective Curriculum Subcommittee at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine for approval.
  3. Submit the signed form to camedreg@bu.edu

Request Forms

Below you will find links to forms commonly used by fourth-year students.

Add/Drop Form  (for required fourth-year courses and/or elective changes less than 7 days prior to start date)

Elective Approval Form (for elective at CAMED not listed in fourth year elective catalog)

Outside Elective Approval Form (for outside electives not arranged through VSLO)

Add Forms for Global Health Electives