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Staff and students at LECOM’s four campuses have joined community leaders in recognizing the contributions doctors of osteopathic medicine make in the everyday lives of their patients during National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, April 18-24. NOM Week, promoted annually by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), brings the osteopathic medical profession together to focus on one…

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) produces more primary care physicians than any other U.S. medical school, according to new data released today 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 of graduates who entered the…

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Masters in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program has been ranked one of the top online master’s in healthcare administration degree programs in the U.S., according to a study by Intelligent.com. Intelligent.com, a website dedicated to helping students connect with the best, easy-to-understand resources and…

Contributions Demonstrate Support For Future Of Healthcare ERIE, Pa. — The Coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching effects, touching nearly every aspect of our lives. Throughout the global crisis, there has been an increased focus on the significant roles medical professionals play as well as the importance of having a skilled, robust workforce capable of facing…

The city of Erie and local legislators have united with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and LECOM Health in recognizing the impact pharmacists have upon Americans. Each year, the American Pharmacists Association recognizes October as American Pharmacists Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions these Doctors of Pharmacy make to health care…

ERIE, Pa. — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has augmented its already robust list of academic offerings with the addition of a Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN-CNL) program. LECOM’s MSN-CNL program is designed to prepare practicing registered nurses to tackle the complexities of healthcare delivery systems. With…

ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) welcomed the Class of 2024 to its Elmira campus July 24, marking the culmination of a years-long effort to establish a medical school in New York’s Southern Tier. LECOM at Elmira’s inaugural class, consisting of 120 osteopathic medical students, arrived on campus July 24…

BRADENTON, Fla. — Timothy S. Novak, D.B.A., dean of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Health Services Administration, announced today the appointment of Lisa M. Tavallali, Ph.D., M.B.A., as the director of the LECOM Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program. Tavallali has 25 years of healthcare industry experience facilitating community…

ERIE, Pa. — For the ninth-consecutive year, students with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy have received national recognition for their efforts in promoting public awareness about medication adherence. The LECOM School of Pharmacy is the recipient of the 2020 Media/Communications Outreach Award as part of this year’s Script Your…

Campaign Temporary Substitute For Erie, Bradenton Auctions ERIE, Pa. — Officials with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today announced the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund Drive 2020, a fundraising effort to strengthen the school’s Student Scholarship Fund and assist next-generation physicians, pharmacists and dentists in offsetting the financial burden of medical school. The…