Which year in medical school is the hardest?

year one Answer: The hardest year of medical school would be year one. The first year for a medical student is challenging on multiple levels including staying consistent, adjusting to workload, building schedules, and maintaining a solid GPA.

Does medical school have summer break?

Med school in the US, aside from the usual summer break between the first and second years, is year round. Summers after second year are expected to incorporate “summer practice” – a period of work we undertake in clinics or hospitals to get more experience. While winter breaks are spent preparing for exams!