Hi I am nearly finished 1st year basic sciences. I plan on getting married next year between Step 1 and the start of clinical rotations.

This is where my problem lies - I have heard way too many conflicting reports on when we write the boards and when we begin clinical training. This information is vital for me as I need to plan the wedding.

From what I thought: I would write the USMLE approx 6-7 weeks after finishing in May 2009....so 1st week of July.

I'm not sure on when clinicals start...some ppl say beginning of August, mid august end of august...or even september.


Can someone please give me some concrete info?

Cheers