UMass Amherst DI Program Schedule

Typically, a four-day orientation, which takes place in early September (fall admits) or early February (spring admits), is held for incoming students before they begin their first rotation, often the following week. Students entering their clinical rotation will first spend two weeks with the program director in an intensive pre-clinical workshop.

The program director and preceptor should be informed as soon as possible if a student will need to leave the western MA area for any reason (e.g., wedding, family vacation). If an unexpected event occurs during a scheduled rotation that requires additional time off (e.g., family emergency), the program director will work with the student to accommodate a temporary leave. Brief absences due to illness/injury will be discussed further in this document; however, both the program director and preceptor should be notified as soon as possible.