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LECOM on The College Tour

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Our students show what it’s really like to train as a physician, pharmacist, dentist or podiatrist at LECOM, on campuses in Pennsylvania, Florida and New York.

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Real students. Real stories.

The College Tour visited LECOM to film our students in class, in clinics and around campus. Watch the full episode, meet the students below, and find the program that fits you.

Streaming on TheCollegeTour.comComing to Prime Video in 2027

Meet our students and alumni

17 stories, in the order they appear in the episode.

The Directed Study Pathway

Slate Bretz

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Erie

Affordability, Scholarships, and Financial Support

Mackenzie Macko

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Erie

Early Acceptance Program

Thatcher Baney

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 1

LECOM Erie

Wellness Center & Community Life

Elaina Ciecierski

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 1

LECOM Erie

The Lecture-Discussion Pathway

Kayleigh Skolnick

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Erie

Clinical Training and Experiences

Maria Forte, D.O.

Class of 2026 Alumna

LECOM at Elmira

Early Clinical and Surgical Training

Austin Pense

Podiatric Medicine Student, Year 4

LECOM Erie

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Jacob Cukierski, D.O.

Class of 2014 Alumnus

LECOM Erie

The Problem Based Learning Pathway

Brooke Miller, D.O.

Class of 2026 Alumna

LECOM Bradenton

Research and Leadership Opportunities

Michael Wallace

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 4

LECOM Bradenton

Club Diversity and Community Engagement

Tucker Smith

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Bradenton

Finding Balance in Distance Education

Alexis Dimetry

Distance Education Pharmacy Student, Year 4

LECOM Bradenton

Alumni in the Community

Eugene Dibetta, D.O.

Class of 2009 Alumnus

LECOM Bradenton

Innovation, Technology, and Service

Carter Bedinghaus, D.M.D.

Class of 2026 Alumnus

LECOM Bradenton

Academic Index Score and Early Acceptance Program

Daniel Thomas

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Bradenton

Board Scores

Kasey Burchfield

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 2

LECOM Bradenton

Student Success and Wellness

Michael Hickey

Osteopathic Medicine Student, Year 3

LECOM Bradenton

High school counselors: start the conversation early

LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program lets qualified high school seniors and college students secure a seat in a LECOM professional program while they finish their undergraduate degree at a partner school.

Explore Early Acceptance Request information

Coffee with the President

Hear from LECOM’s leadership about our mission, our students and what sets a LECOM education apart.

Coffee with the President

Watch LECOM’s episode of The College Tour

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About The College Tour

The College Tour is a television series, streaming on Prime Video and TheCollegeTour.com, in which each episode follows students at one school to show what campus life, academics and career preparation are really like.

Questions

Episode FAQs

Where can I watch the full episode?

Right here on this page, on TheCollegeTour.com, and on Prime Video when Season 18 launches in 2027.

Which LECOM programs are featured?

Students and alumni from LECOM’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine and School of Podiatric Medicine.

Pathway FAQs

What are LECOM’s learning pathways?

LECOM’s medical curriculum is built around different learning styles: the traditional Lecture-Discussion Pathway, the small-group Problem-Based Learning Pathway, the self-directed Directed Study Pathway, and the accelerated three-year Primary Care Scholars Pathway. Three of them are featured in the episode.

Explore LECOM’s pathways

Which pathway is right for me?

It depends on how you learn best. Take the short “Which Pathway?” quiz on our Pathways page to see which one fits you.

Are all pathways offered on every campus?

Not every pathway is offered at every campus. The Pathways page lists where each one is available.

Campus FAQs

Where are LECOM’s campuses?

LECOM has campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Bradenton and Jacksonville, Florida; and Elmira, New York. In Greensburg, LECOM is located at Seton Hill University.

LECOM facts and locations

Which campus offers my program?

Programs and pathways vary by campus. Each school’s pages list where it is offered, or request information and an admissions counselor will help you compare campuses.

Can I visit a campus?

Yes. Contact us to schedule a visit to any LECOM campus.

Tuition FAQs

How affordable is LECOM?

LECOM is the lowest-cost private, non-profit osteopathic medical school in the country, while maintaining the highest standards for its academic programs.

See medical school tuition and fees

Where can I find tuition for each program?

Tuition and fees for Osteopathic Medicine (by campus), Pharmacy, Dental Medicine and Podiatric Medicine.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. LECOM’s Office of Financial Aid helps students with loans, scholarships and planning. Watch segment 2, “Affordability, Scholarships, and Financial Support,” above, then visit Financial Aid at LECOM.

Admissions FAQs

How do I apply?

Each program has its own application path. Visit Admissions or request information and a counselor will guide you.

Can I secure a seat while I’m still in high school or college?

Yes. LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program lets qualified students reserve a seat in a LECOM professional program while they finish their undergraduate degree at a partner school.