College of Osteopathic Medicine
Elmira, NY
Welcome to LECOM Elmira, NY
LECOM at Elmira stands out as a premier institution for osteopathic education, distinguished by its comprehensive educational environment and array of facilities. Here are the key features that make it exceptional:
- Problem Based Learning Pathway: This innovative educational approach is centered around real-world problems, significantly enhancing students’ critical thinking and practical skills.
- Advanced Academic Facilities:
- Problem Based Learning Classrooms: Outfitted with the latest audio-visual technology for interactive case presentations and equipped with whiteboards.
- Osteopathic Principles and Practice Laboratory: This specialized laboratory contains adjustable OPP tables, tailored for osteopathic medical training.
- Lecture Halls: These are equipped with advanced audio-visual tools, supporting a dynamic learning environment.
- Medical Library: A comprehensive resource center with a wide range of texts, journals, and online learning materials, catering to the needs of modern osteopathic education.
- Study Space and Student Lounge: Numerous study areas along with a student lounge that includes coffee and vending machines
- Campus Life and Amenities:
- Full access to Elmira College’s amenities and events, enriching the student experience.
- Proximity to Downtown Elmira, offering a variety of coffee shops, eateries, and cultural activities.
- An emphasis on community service, allowing students to actively contribute to and engage with the community.
- Community and Location:
- Elmira, with a population of about 28,000, is close to the Finger Lakes wine region and the historic Mark Twain Country.
- The city’s recognition as America’s most “charming” city by All Star Home adds to its allure.
- Additional Facilities and Amenities on the Elmira College Campus:
- Study Spaces: Designed to accommodate both group and individual study sessions.
- Dining Hall: : A large, modern facility that offers affordable and diverse cuisine options.
- Elmira College Library: Provides access to a wide range of academic resources.
- Sports and Recreation: Includes multiple college sports teams, a campus gym, athletic fields, and various exercise options.
The combination of a forward-thinking educational approach, state-of-the-art facilities, and a lively community setting makes LECOM at Elmira a holistic and attractive option for students pursuing a career in osteopathic medicine.
The DO degree offered by LECOM is independent of any association with Elmira College.
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Explore LECOM student-centered pathway cirriculum
(PBL) Problem-Based Learning Pathway
PBL emphasizes student-centered, self-directed learning. Each group of eight students meets with a faculty facilitator three times per week.
- Students work independently and in small groups developing learning issues and discussing new information relevant to actual patient cases.
- Groups will request additional history and physical results, an EKG or an MRI as needed as students begin forming differential diagnoses.
- Each basic medical science subject is studied, not in isolation, but integrated with other subjects in the context of clinical cases.
