Directed Study Pathway at LECOM: How Independent Learning Works in Medical School
Thursday, 19 March 2026
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 time management skills who are comfortable learning from textbooks. Flexibility in DSP comes from how students organize their day, not from fewer expectations. Account... Read More »
Medical Education Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Choosing Your Pathway at LECOM
Monday, 16 March 2026
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-Discussion Pathway (LDP), Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway, and Directed Study Pathway (DSP) – each catering to different learning styles. All pathways cover the same ... Read More »
Lecture-Discussion Pathway at LECOM: Structured Learning, Faculty Guidance, and Building a Strong Medical Foundation
Thursday, 12 March 2026
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 undergraduate education. LDP offers consistent schedules, regularly scheduled courses, and in-person engagement with faculty across foundational medical sciences. T... Read More »
Why Problem-Based Learning Works: Preparing Students for Medicine the Way Medicine Is Practiced
Monday, 9 March 2026
Article by: David M. Duriancik, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Problem-Based Learning is challenging, but it is absolutely manageable for motivated students. PBL teaches students how to identify what they do not know and learn it independently, a critical skill for lifelong medical practice. Learning in PBL happens in context, not in isolation, which... Read More »
What the Directed Study Pathway Is Like at LECOM
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
The Directed Study Pathway is built for students who prefer independence but still want structure, accountability, and faculty support. At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, this pathway allows students to manage their own schedules for independent learning while following clear expectations, learning objectives, scheduled weekly meetings and... Read More »
What Problem-Based Learning Is Like in Medical School
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Problem-Based Learning, often called PBL, represents a different way of approaching medical education. Rather than relying primarily on lectures, students learn through guided clinical cases, discussion, and independent preparation. At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Problem-Based Learning Pathway is designed for students who learn bes... Read More »
What the Lecture Discussion Pathway Is Like at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical School
Monday, 26 January 2026
When students ask what medical school is really like, many are asking a more specific question than they realize. They are asking what their days will look like, how learning will be delivered, and whether the structure will support their ability to keep up with the pace. The Lecture-Based, or Lecture Discussion Pathway, at LECOM is designed for stud... Read More »
How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Choosing a medical school is not only about where you are accepted. It is about how you will learn, how you will spend your days, and how well the educational environment supports your ability to succeed. At LECOM, students complete the same rigorous medical curriculum through different learning pathways. Each pathway is designed to support different... Read More »
LECOM at Seton Hill Scholars Make Generous Donation to Student Scholarship Fund
Friday, 2 August 2024
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 at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at Seton Hill were proud to donate $5,000 to the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund. These important resources wil... Read More »
LECOM at Seton Hill Scholar Enters National Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical Student Mentorship Program
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at Seton Hill first-year student, Ahmed Nahian, has been selected for the competitive National Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical Student Mentorship Program This prestigious Program is designed to identify and nurture future leaders in the advancement and understanding of comprehensive treatment of Mu... Read More »
Lieutenant Commander Chad E. Walls, D.O., M.C., U.S.N. – Paying Tribute to a True Leader
Sunday, 28 July 2024
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) dims its collective lights as the College family takes heavy-hearted note of the loss of LCDR Chad E. Walls, D.O., M.C., U.S.N. Helen Keller once remarked that, “Life’s true happiness is attained through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Indeed, Dr. Walls lived by that principle. His was a life... Read More »
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Friday, 26 July 2024
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 46th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 39th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 168 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on U.S. News and World Report’s Best... Read More »
LECOM Shines at 17th Annual Health Disparities Conference
Thursday, 25 July 2024
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Primary Care Scholars Pathway (PCSP) Class of 2024 students, Katherine Dobosh and Jacob Oslosky, represented LECOM at the 17th Annual Health Disparities Conference at Xavier University in Louisiana. The poster presented by the LECOM team was entitled, Primary Care Scholars Pathway (PCSP) Graduate ... Read More »
LECOM School of Dental Medicine Receives Accolades
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Administration and leadership at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) extends hearty congratulations to the LECOM School of Dental Medicine for being presented with the Outstanding Dental Partnership Award, and to Dr. Susan Calderbank for being named as the recipient of the Compassionate Leader Award presented by the Mission of Mercy Pi... Read More »
LECOM Scholar Named National Student Researcher of the Year Finalist
Saturday, 20 July 2024
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Bradenton has named fourth-year scholar, Dylan Thibaut, as its 2024 Student Researcher of the Year. The College award comes in proud acknowledgment of Dylan Thibaut’s onward success as a 2024 National Student Researcher of the Year Award Finalist, receiving an Honorable Mention, from American As... Read More »
LECOM at Seton Hill Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi Hosts Inductions
Thursday, 18 July 2024
On February 29, 2024, the LECOM at Seton Hill Chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi inducted 17 students at their Spring Ceremony. After a presentation highlighting the organizational history of the Chapter and the involvement of its members, inductees were given pins bearing the Sigma Sigma Phi emblem. The gift was accompanied by a red carnation, the official ... Read More »
LECOM Alumna Appointed Maine Chief Medical Examiner
Monday, 15 July 2024
Recently, it has come to the attention of the Administration at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that the multiple attainments of a 2005 LECOM graduate have been significantly noteworthy. The extending of accolades is one way in which LECOM recognizes skilled alumni who have distinguished themselves through accomplishments consonant... Read More »
LECOM Almuna, Brittney DiBella, D.O., Receives Prestigious Award
Friday, 12 July 2024
The fast pace and critical importance of an emergency room physician, one who is saving lives, is evidenced on a daily basis. It seems most fitting then, that the New York American College of Emergency Physicians recently honored the unsung heroes of healthcare at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. Brittney DiBella, D.O., a Lake Erie College of Os... Read More »
LECOM School of Dental Medicine Expands and Upgrades Simulation Lab
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has upgraded and expanded the School of Dental Medicine’s Simulation (SIM) Lab at their campus in Bradenton, Florida. LECOM invested $2.5 million in the project to accommodate the dental school’s increasing class size and to equip students with the latest technology for learning. In total, the... Read More »
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Distinguished Service Award – Robert J. George, D.O.
Monday, 8 July 2024
The American historian, Henry Adam, said, “a teacher affects eternity, for he can never tell where his influence stops.” The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) places exceptionally high value upon its educational goals; stressing the importance of preparing students to become osteopathic medical professionals through programs of ex... Read More »
