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ERIE, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is another step closer to expanding its presence in the Empire State, thanks to a decision by the New York State Education Department. The state’s Board of Regents on Monday approved LECOM’s request to operate its Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program in Elmira, N.Y.

ERIE, PA – Beagles are capable of identifying lung cancer in humans with near-perfect precision, according to a recent study by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that is receiving international attention. The research, published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, indicates that three beagles were 97 percent accurate in distinguishing

ERIE, PA – Over the next three years, LECOM Health will be bolstering its outreach to northwestern Pennsylvania’s elderly population, thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living (ACL). LECOM Health has received an $819,237 grant through ACL’s 2019 Empowering Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Students To Receive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master’s Degrees ERIE, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) will graduate its largest class to date over the coming weeks. The nation’s largest medical school will award 1,137 degrees when LECOM Erie holds its 23rd Commencement Ceremony

ERIE, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Millcreek Community Hospital (MCH), Medical Associates of Erie (MAE) and the Erie community will unite the week of April 14-20 to recognize the commitment and professionalism of the nation’s osteopathic physicians during National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week. According to the American Osteopathic Association, NOM

ERIE, PA – Officials with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today paid tribute to a steadfast community supporter and longtime LECOM ally by dedicating the school’s Dental Offices to the late state Rep. Florindo “Flo” Fabrizio. Members of Fabrizio’s family joined LECOM Board Chair Marlene Mosco, LECOM President John M. Ferretti, DO,

ERIE, PA – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks fourth among medical schools that produce the highest number of primary care physicians, according to a new analysis released by U.S. News & World Report. The standings, part of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of medical schools, are based upon the percentage

ERIE, PA – Officials with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) furthered the school’s philanthropic support of the Erie community by making a $40,000 donation to Joyce A. Savocchio Business Park during a ceremony today at the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center. LECOM’s contribution will be utilized for the initial development of

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Florida – The PGA TOUR, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Global Golf Management announced today a five-year partnership for LECOM to serve as title sponsor of the Web.com Tour’s new event in Lakewood Ranch. The newly-named LECOM Suncoast Classic will be contested at Lakewood National Golf Club the week of

LECOM Musculoskeletal Institute Seeking Patients for Shoulder Impairment Research Study. Interested in participating, please click here for patient information. Erie, PA. – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced today the start of research into one of the most disabling and costly afflictions  suffered by Americans.  Musculoskeletal disorders, such as acute joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis,