Classes begin once yearly in September. The class days are specific to the year students begin; even-numbered years meet on Monday and Tuesday,
while odd-numbered years meet on Thursday and Friday. For the class starting in September 2010, the class days are Monday and Tuesday plus one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday). There are no weekend intensives in Level III of the program; however, an additional clinic day is scheduled each week. Reading week is scheduled midway through each trimester. During this week no classes will be held, giving students more time to reflect on their coursework. In addition to the class days, students will be expected to allocate 15 to 20 hours per week for outside study. The program also includes a  maximum of two multi-day out-of-state field trips, as well as occasional off-campus classes and intensives in the region.

The course is a full-time program and is typically completed in 28 to 32 months, depending on the pace set for completion of Level III. The maximum amount of time allowed to complete the program is 60 months.