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 »
Corry Memorial Hospital of LECOM Health Receives Accreditation for Internal Medicine Residency Program
Friday, 5 July 2024
Evincing yet another forward-moving mission of medical exceptionalism, Corry Memorial Hospital of LECOM Health recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to begin an Internal Medicine Residency Program. The critical access hospital is the first in the United States to offer such a program. ... Read More »
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s First Midwest Campus Opens at Mercy Jefferson
Monday, 1 July 2024
With the proclamation of “Physicians of Tomorrow Day” by Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon, the first cohort of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students at Mercy Hospital Jefferson began their first clinical rotation year. LECOM is the nation’s largest medical college. Its new regional campus at Mercy Jefferson is its f... Read More »
LECOM Pharmacy Students Win National Award for Community Outreach
Friday, 28 June 2024
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) pharmacy students were recently named the “Under-Represented Community Outreach Award Winner” by the National Consumers League (NCL) for their efforts in the annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge. The challenge is an eight-week intercollegiate competition among health professi... Read More »
Brian A. Kessler, D.O. Named 2024-2025 President of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Monday, 17 June 2024
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) has named Brian A. Kessler, D.O. as President for its 2024-2025 term. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) alumnus began his one-year term of service after being installed during the 61st ACOFP Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars held in New Orleans. “I am honored ... Read More »
Dr. Danielle Hansen Initiates LECOM Speaker Series at Jefferson Educational Society
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Care. Compassion. Community: LECOM Behavioral Health A partnership between the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)/LECOM Health and the Jefferson Educational Society (JES) in Erie, Pennsylvania continues this year with a Speaker Series addressing issues pertaining to Mental Health. Leading the Series for LECOM was Danielle Hansen, D.O.... Read More »
LECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland
Friday, 7 June 2024
Festus, Missouri, home of Mercy Hospital Jefferson, marks the first Midwest location for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) as the College expands its ever-broadening Regional Campus offerings for clinical training. LECOM established the new relationship with Mercy Hospital Jefferson - part of a 50-hospital system with Mercy Hospit... Read More »
Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region
Thursday, 4 April 2024
LECOM is hosting an employee recruitment event May 13 to promote job opportunities at several healthcare-related organizations throughout the region ERIE, Pa. (April 4, 2024) — The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) today announced plans to host a healthcare career expo in conjunction with other Erie-area health systems and healthcar... Read More »
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Chooses Mercy Jefferson for New Regional Campus
Thursday, 7 March 2024
FESTUS, Mo., and Erie, Pa. (March 7, 2024) – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the nation’s largest medical college with a flagship campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, will open a new regional campus this summer in Festus, Missouri, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, its first Midwest location. “When we visited Mercy Jefferson, we saw firsth... Read More »
LECOM Health Releases Economic Impact Report
Thursday, 22 February 2024
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary since its establishment as the 16th college of osteopathic medicine in December of 1992. To mark this milestone, LECOM commissioned Tripp Umbach to conduct a study of LECOM Health’s economic impact on its community, state, and the nation. Highlights of th... Read More »
LECOM’s Hunter-Pettersen Named to City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Impact 75 List
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
LECOM is proud to announce that faculty member Dr. Teresa Hunter-Pettersen has been named an honoree of this year’s City & State Pennsylvania Impact 75. The list is comprised of citizens who have helped to make communities in the Commonwealth more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous. To be selected for the Impact 75 list, nominees must be consi... Read More »
LECOM is Featured on National TV Broadcast
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
“The Balancing Act” airing on Lifetime showcases LECOM and highlights the college’s impact on osteopathic medicine over the past 30 years Erie, Pa. – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) was the subject of a segment that originally aired October 4th at 7:30 a.m. ET on the “The Balancing Act,” a nationally televised morning ... Read More »
Elmira College and LECOM Launch Accelerated 6-Year BS to DO Program
Sunday, 4 June 2023
Elmira College (EC) and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - Elmira partnered to launch a unique, dual admission accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science (BS) to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. By leveraging the close proximity and collaboration between EC and LECOM, this accelerated six-year program will reduce the time s... Read More »
LECOM Holds Commencement Ceremonies for 27th Graduating Class
Saturday, 3 June 2023
1,098 degrees are being conferred across all LECOM campuses ERIE, Pa. (May 28, 2023) – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) will hold commencement ceremonies in Erie, Pennsylvania and Bradenton, Florida for their 27th graduating class since the school’s inception in 1992. Ceremonies are being held on May 28th at Erie Insurance ... Read More »
LECOM Launches Master of Science in Nursing Program
Thursday, 1 June 2023
16-course program is being offered entirely online ERIE, Pa. (June 1, 2023) – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is now accepting applications for their Master of Science in Nursing program, the first nursing program to ever be offered by the school. The first cohort of registered nurses (RNs) will start January 16, 2024st. ... Read More »
U.S. News & World Report Ranks LECOM Among 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools for Primary Care
Monday, 15 May 2023
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has been ranked No. 84 among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools Medical Schools: Primary Care by U.S. News & World Report. Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, includi... Read More »
LECOM Provost, Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti, Honored by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Dr. Ferretti received the Robert A. Kistner Award in recognition of her significant contributions to osteopathic medical education ERIE, Pa. (April 30, 2023) – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) provost, Dr. Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O. was recently awarded the Robert A. Kistner Award from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathi... Read More »