The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine meets the challenges of 21st Century medical education with the most innovative learning programs. LECOM has campuses in Erie, PA, and Bradenton, FL, and our newest location is in Greensburg, PA. Take a few minutes to explore how LECOM offers the highest quality in medical education at an affordable cost. Click on the items in the Explore menu on the left for more information on the college, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, community service, our communities, our excellent faculty and research at LECOM.

The recent Josiah Macy Foundation report challenged American medical colleges to reduce the expense of becoming a physician, to shorten the time it takes to earn a degree, and to train physicians who can help solve today’s health care problems. LECOM has already met that call to action with quality medical education at an affordable price, three-year medical degrees and a student-centered curriculum.

Medical students pursuing the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree at LECOM Erie choose from five student-centered learning pathways: traditional Lecture-Discussion courses; small-group, Problem-Based Learning, and Independent Study based on self-directed learning modules. LECOM offers the only three-year medical curricula, the Primary Care Scholars Pathway and the Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway. And, the Best Medical Colleges listing from US News & World Report ranks LECOM seventh in the nation in graduating the most primary care physicians. At LECOM Bradenton and LECOM at Seton Hill, all medical students enroll in Problem-Based Learning.

Dental students pursuing the Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree follow a unique and innovative curriculum. The School of Dental Medicine prepares students for the practice of general dentistry, specifically for underserved communities.

For students seeking the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, the LECOM School of Pharmacy offers a choice between a fast-track, three-year pathway in Erie or the traditional four-year pathway at LECOM Bradenton. College graduates requiring additional science training and preparation for medical and pharmacy school admissions can enroll in LECOM's Post Baccalaureate program and continue their studies toward a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

LECOM also welcomes physicians and medical residents to learn how to use their clinical training as a teacher. The LECOM Masters of Science in Medical Education degree prepares doctors to become better educators as clinical preceptors and residency program instructors.

LECOM is part of the Millcreek Health System with its affiliates, Millcreek Community Hospital, Medical Associates of Erie, the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center and the Millcreek Geriatric Education and Care Center. Through the Lake Erie Consortium of Osteopathic Medical Training, LECOM has built a network of more than 30 teaching hospitals where LECOM graduates find AOA accredited post-graduate medical training.