Dust Off Your Finery: Philanthropists Building Futures Prepare to Gather at the Annual LECOM Gala
Monday, 28 September 2026
Community leaders, philanthropists, alumni, and friends of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) are preparing once again for one of the institution’s most anticipated annual celebrations of generosity and fellowship. The LECOM Student Scholarship Auction Gala and Dinner events will return beginning next month, bringing together sup... Read More »
LECOM Researchers Published on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Cancer Supportive Care
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
A team of researchers, including four student co-authors from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), recently released an open access systematic review entitled, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Complementary and Integrative Approach for Cancer Supportive Care: A Systematic Review, published in the peer-reviewed journal, Cancers... Read More »
LECOM Scholar Receives Prestigious Marc Dresden Travel Award
Saturday, 19 September 2026
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) extends its sincere congratulations to third-year medical student, Gideon Schamberger, upon receiving the prestigious Marc Dresden Travel Award for his research poster, entitled, Molecular Identification of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ixodes scapularis from Monroe County, New York. The Award recognize... Read More »
Match Day 2026: How LECOM Matched 99.9% of Its Class into Residency
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Key takeaways LECOM reported a 99.9% residency match rate for its Class of 2026, placing 653 graduating students into residency programs across the country, following a 100% residency placement rate for the Class of 2025. Match Day is the spring milestone when graduating medical students learn where they will spend the next three to seven years ... Read More »
LECOM Student Presents Research at NANOS Annual Meeting
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) fourth-year medical scholar, Marie Nicole Antonios, recently represented LECOM at the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Annual Meeting, held March 20–24, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Antonios presented a poster entitled, Altered Mental Status after Teprotumumab Infusion: A Diagno... Read More »
LECOM Students Earn Meritorious Poster Presentation Award at National Parasitology Meeting
Monday, 7 September 2026
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) extends hearty congratulations to LECOM-Bradenton second-year scholars, Cory Petter, Mia Kroll, Madison Eshleman and Kasey Burchfield, third year; who were recognized with a Meritorious Poster Presentation Award at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists (ASP). The ... Read More »
LECOM Scholars Advance a Legacy of Service
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Investing in Future Physicians - Strengthening Communities The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. ~John Ruskin The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) continues to advance its mission of preparing physicians who will improve the health and well-being of the communitie... Read More »
From Overwhelmed to Ready: What I Watch Happen to Distance Students Every Year
Thursday, 16 July 2026
By Dr. Heather Jones, Assistant Dean, Distance Education Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways Distance pharmacy students at LECOM follow a consistent arc: initial adjustment in year one, growing confidence in year two, professional readiness by year four The first year is the hardest adjustment, as students learn to manage asynchrono... Read More »
What Rotation Really Taught Me About Why I Was in Pharmacy School
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
By Zachary Heeter, Assistant Dean, Accelerated Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM pharmacy students complete introductory rotations in their first year and six advanced rotations in their final year Rotation settings include hospitals, community pharmacies, ambulatory care clinics, and elective specialties chosen by the stude... Read More »
What Preceptors Say About Our Students (And Why It Starts With a Dress Code)
Thursday, 9 July 2026
By Dr. Elizabeth Brito, Assistant Dean, LECOM School of Pharmacy -- Bradenton Key Takeaways LECOM pharmacy students are consistently praised by rotation preceptors for professionalism and clinical readiness Professionalism at LECOM is not an afterthought; it is practiced from year one through standards, communication training, and patient couns... Read More »
You Can Do Your Pharmacy Rotations From Home. Here’s How That Actually Works
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
By Dr. Heather Jones, Assistant Dean, Distance Education Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM distance pharmacy students complete their fourth-year clinical rotations in their own geographic area, without relocating LECOM works with each student to identify and secure rotation sites near their home, including rural areas and un... Read More »
Pharmacy School Changes You. And That’s the Point
Thursday, 2 July 2026
By Dr. Elizabeth Brito, Assistant Dean, LECOM School of Pharmacy -- Bradenton Key Takeaways LECOM's pharmacy curriculum is modular and systems-based, building knowledge progressively across four years Students grow not just in pharmaceutical knowledge but in professionalism and personal maturity The fourth year puts everything together throu... Read More »
I Chose the 3-Year Program. Here’s What No One Tells You About the Math
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
By Zachary Heeter, Assistant Dean, Accelerated Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's accelerated PharmD pathway takes three years, allowing graduates to enter the workforce a full year earlier LECOM charges only three years of tuition for the 3-year program, not a 4-year price divided across three years Shorter breaks betwe... Read More »
The Biggest Myth About Online Pharmacy School (And the Truth I Tell Every Prospective Student)
Thursday, 25 June 2026
By Dr. Heather Jones, Assistant Dean, Distance Education Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's distance education PharmD is not self-paced: students have required Zoom sessions, live proctored exams, and a set weekly schedule Flexibility in the distance pathway refers to when students watch pre-recorded lectures, not freedom f... Read More »
What I Ask Every Student Who Can’t Decide Between Pathways
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
By Dr. Elizabeth Brito, Assistant Dean, LECOM School of Pharmacy -- Bradenton Key Takeaways LECOM offers three distinct pharmacy pathways: accelerated (3-year), traditional 4-year in Bradenton, and distance education The right pathway depends entirely on how you learn best, not which one sounds most rigorous In-person learners tend to thrive... Read More »
What Future Pharmacists Should Know Before Choosing a School
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Key Takeaways Not all pharmacy programs are structured the same. Format, timeline, and support systems vary widely. Key factors include accreditation, faculty access, clinical experience, tuition, and long-term flexibility. LECOM offers three Pharm.D. pathways that serve different learning styles and life circumstances. Students should cho... Read More »
LECOM Celebrates Historic Year of Research with Over 340 Projects and 1,100 Student Researchers
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is proud to announce the conclusion of a record-breaking year for academic inquiry, culminating in a LECOM Bradenton Interprofessional Research Day 2026 on April 23rd that showcased immense talent across all its campuses. This year marked a historic milestone for the institution, with 340 research ... Read More »
Can You Really Earn a Pharm.D. Online? Here’s What to Expect
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Key Takeaways LECOM offers a full-time, accredited Pharm.D. program through its Distance Education Pathway. Most coursework is completed online with structured weekly schedules and live sessions. Students attend campus twice for hands-on labs and exams: once after year one and again after year three. The program is ideal for students who... Read More »
Pharmacy School Debt Guide: How to Choose a Program Without Taking On Huge Loans
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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. Program length, tuition, location, and curriculum structure all impact total cost. LECOM offers three cost-effective Pharm.D. pathways with some of the lowest tuit... Read More »
Three-Year, Four-Year, or Online: Which Pharm.D. Pathway Fits You Best?
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
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.D. Pathway offers a traditional semester-based program with more time off. A Distance Education Pharm.D. Pathway allows students to complete most coursework online wit... Read More »
