Independent Study Pathway
The Independent Study Pathway (ISP) is a unique program for medical education. It is
initiated with significant daily classroom time in the first semester and allows adult learners,
who are capable of learning with minimal classroom time, to gradually decrease his or her lecture
attendance and utilize specific "directed study" modules to finish his or her first two
years of medical school. The pathway requires the student to have well-developed organizational and
time-management skills in order to complete the rigorous requirements in an independent manner.
How Does ISP Work?
The ISP stresses student self-motivation and
self-learning. After attending classes in anatomical sciences in the first semester, students begin
the transition to studying in small groups, in an independent but closely directed manner. This
study is directed by highly structured learning objectives compiled by the faculty and incorporated
into self-directed learning modules. With the absence of lectures, textbooks and other appropriate
resources serve as the basis for learning. It must be stressed that ISP is not a
"correspondence course" of study and requires significant on-campus presence throughout
the two years. Certain courses require attendance, especially those with a laboratory portion.
After initially attending classes five days per week, students are typically on-campus from two to
five days each week throughout the remainder of their two years in the curriculum. As such, all ISP
students are required to live within 30 miles of Erie. While students utilize their time as they see
appropriate, the pathway is closely directed by the faculty. Students meet with the faculty on a
weekly basis.
Though not required, ISP students may attend any or all of the Lecture
Discussion Pathway classes as part of their learning experience.
Clinical
Experience
ISP students are involved from the beginning in a number of courses
involving clinical experience. From Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine class and lab throughout the
two years, to learning how to take histories and conduct physical examinations, the ISP stresses
comprehensive examination of the patient and helps develop a proficiency in the use of diagnostic
equipment.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
LECOM students
learn the basic philosophy, principles and practice of osteopathic manipulative medicine. This
hands-on diagnosis and treatment is the foundation of osteopathic whole-person health care.
Evaluation
Each examination includes national licensure board-type
multiple-choice questions that are generated by the faculty and based upon learning objectives. The
ISP has a regularly scheduled date and time for each module examination.
Is ISP
the choice for you?
ISP is ideal for students who: - Are
self-motivated learners with good organizational and time-management skills;
- Learn
best through reading and small-group interactions;
- Are dedicated, above all else, to
the rigor of academic activities; and
- Have a strong science education background.
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