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LECOM Again Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2026 Rankings
ERIE, PA –– Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s...
Read StoryLECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland
Festus, Missouri, home of Mercy Hospital Jefferson, marks the first Midwest location for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ...
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Pharmacy School Debt Guide: How to Choose a Program Without Taking On Huge Loans
Key Takeaways The average pharmacy school graduate in the U.S. carries over $170,000 in student loan debt. Choosing an affordable school can reduce long-term financial pressure....
Three-Year, Four-Year, or Online: Which Pharm.D. Pathway Fits You Best?
Key Takeaways A Three-Year Accelerated Pharm.D. Pathway helps you begin your pharmacy career faster, while saving a year of graduate school tuition. A Four-Year Florida Pharm....
LECOM Again Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2026 Rankings
ERIE, PA –– Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools 2026 rankings, released tod...
A Proud Partnership for Protection and Community
In communities across America, the strongest bonds are forged when neighbors stand together with a shared purpose. That spirit of unity and service is shining brightly in Corry, Pennsyl...
Advancing Insight into Dance-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Second year LECOM scholar, Elise Beltram, recently contributed meaningful scholarship to the field of dance medicine through the presentation of her research poster entitled, Biomechani...
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LECOM at Seton Hill Scholars Make Generous Donation to Student Scholarship Fund
Recognizing the importance of nurturing the future of healthcare education and the need to educate scholars who follow in their footsteps, Student Government Association (SGA) students ...
Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region
LECOM is hosting an employee recruitment event May 13 to promote job opportunities at several healthcare-related organizations throughout the region ERIE, Pa. (April 4, 2024) — The...
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Pharmacy School Debt Guide: How to Choose a Program Without Taking On Huge Loans
Key Takeaways The average pharmacy school graduate in the U.S. carries over $170,000 in student loan debt. Choosing an affordable school can reduce long-term financial pressure....
Three-Year, Four-Year, or Online: Which Pharm.D. Pathway Fits You Best?
Key Takeaways A Three-Year Accelerated Pharm.D. Pathway helps you begin your pharmacy career faster, while saving a year of graduate school tuition. A Four-Year Florida Pharm....
Directed Study Pathway at LECOM: How Independent Learning Works in Medical School
Article by: Sarah McCarthy, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Directed Study is independent, but it is highly structured and faculty-guided. DSP is best suited for students with strong tim...
Medical Education Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Choosing Your Pathway at LECOM
Article by: Jonathon K. Kalmey, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Multiple Learning Pathways: LECOM offers three primary pathways for the first two years of medical school – the Lecture-Dis...
Lecture-Discussion Pathway at LECOM: Structured Learning, Faculty Guidance, and Building a Strong Medical Foundation
Article by: Jack R. Lee, Ph.D. Key Takeaways The Lecture-Discussion Pathway provides a structured, faculty-led learning environment similar to what many students experienced in ...