The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized the growing national need for pharmacists and opened the School of Pharmacy. LECOM believes that new trends in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum had complementary goals to the total-person, patient-centered care fostered by osteopathic medicine. The LECOM School of Pharmacy has structured its classroom and experiential curriculum to prepare future pharmacists to provide patient care that ensures optimal therapeutic outcomes. The...

The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine takes a total-person approach to health care encompassing the mind, body and spirit of the patient. The osteopathic physician becomes a partner with the patient on a pathway to health and well-being. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is looking for medical students who will excel in academics, clinical care, research and community service. The College selects applicants who show an awareness of osteopathic medicine recognizing total-person health...

Through a unique and innovative curriculum, the School of Dental Medicine prepares students for the practice of general dentistry, specifically for underserved communities. LECOM’s evidence-based, quality dental education program will train students to provide patient-centered care, optimal therapeutic and economic outcomes, promote disease prevention and enhance patient and provider education.  LECOM offers the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree through a full-time, four-year...

LECOM President and CEO John M. Ferretti, D.O. presents the Distinguished Citizen Award to BayNews9's Al Ruechel. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton campus celebrated its sixth commencement ceremonies on Sunday, June 9 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, FL. Jessica Fonseca, D.O.. and Erin Kenney, D.O., receive their diplomas at commencement. One hundred and fifty-two College of...

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) held commencement ceremonies on June 2, 2013 in Erie, Pa. for 471 members of the Class of 2013 who will become osteopathic physicians and pharmacists or receive the Master of Science degree. Highlighting the event was the graduation for the inaugural class of 94 osteopathic medical students from LECOM’s campus at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa.   Pictured are the LECOM at...

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Institute for Successful Aging and Millcreek Community Hospital (MCH) have become the first Erie health care organizations recognized for their commitment to improving health care for older adults.  The national NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) certification signals the dedication of LECOM and MCH in providing patient-centered care for older adults. Only 450 health care systems across North America, and only one...