LECOM Welcomes Former Dell Chief Innovation Officer To Expand Next-Generation Healthcare Education
Monday, 6 April 2020
Bradenton, Fl. — Timothy Novak, D.B.A., M.S.A., FACHT, dean of LECOM’s School of Health Services Administration (SHSA), announced James A. Stikeleather, D.B.A., M.B.A., as the director of LECOM’s new Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.) program. “Dr. Stikeleather brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and innovation which will great... Read More »
LECOM Graduates Most Primary Care Physicians
Friday, 20 March 2020
ERIE, Pa. — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) consistently produces more primary care physicians than any other U.S. medical school, according to new data 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 of graduates who... Read More »
LECOM Launching New Doctor of Healthcare Administration Program
Monday, 9 March 2020
ERIE, Pa. — Timothy Novak, D.B.A., M.S.A., FACHT, dean of LECOM’s School of Health Services Administration (SHSA), announced today licensing approval by the Florida Department of Education’s Committee for Independent Education for the LECOM Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) three-year concentrated research track terminal degree program. ... Read More »
LECOM Raises Record Amount For Scholarship
Monday, 30 December 2019
ERIE, Pa. – Efforts by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in 2019 netted more than $2 million for the school’s Student Scholarship Fund, a record fundraising figure bolstering the school’s ability to support aspiring medical, pharmacy and dental students in achieving their career goals. This year’s achievement surpassed the pr... Read More »
LECOM Master’s Program Among Nation’s Best
Thursday, 5 December 2019
ERIE, PA – 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, ... Read More »
LECOM Student Loan Default Rate Among Lowest In U.S.
Friday, 22 November 2019
ERIE, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has one of the lowest student loan default rates among more than 4,500 U.S. colleges, based on a new study released by consumer website LendEDU. LECOM also has one of the lowest rates among over 300 Pennsylvania schools. According to Department of Education data for the 2016 fiscal ye... Read More »
LECOM Students, Physicians Offer Findings During Annual Research Competition
Thursday, 21 November 2019
ERIE, PA – More than 80 students and medical residents presented scientific research on a wide range of topics during the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Interprofessional Research Day 2019 on Nov. 1. More than $3,000 was awarded to those students and physicians earning first-, second- and third-place awards for lecture and poster... Read More »
Erie, Commonwealth Join LECOM In Honoring Pharmacists
Thursday, 17 October 2019
The city of Erie and area legislators have united with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and LECOM Health in recognizing the impact pharmacists have upon Americans and the nation’s communities. The American Pharmacists Association annually recognizes October as American Pharmacists Month, a time to acknowledge pharmacists’ con... Read More »
LECOM Pharmacy Students Honored With Award
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Students with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy recently received the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) 2019 Membership Award. The award was presented during PPA’s annual conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, in September. PPA’s Membership Award recognizes one P... Read More »
LECOM Secures $1 Million Scholarship Investment
Monday, 30 September 2019
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Student Scholarship Fund has received a significant boost, thanks to a new partnership with Pegula Sports & Entertainment (PSE). Through this initiative, PSE has committed $1 million over the next 10 years to the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund. Each year, 10 LECOM medical, pharmacy and dental ... Read More »
