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LECOM Celebrates Class of 2016

Congratulations to the LECOM Erie and LECOM at Seton Hill Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctors of Pharmacy Classes of 2016!

At LECOM’s 20th commencement ceremony, the college awarded professional degrees to 353 medical students, 134 pharmacy students, 31 Master of Science in Medical Education students, 14 Master in Health Service Administration students and five Master of Science in Biomedical Science students. The new physicians will move into osteopathic residencies or choose a medical specialty internship. LECOM pharmacy graduates will start working in community pharmacies, hospital/clinical pharmacies, or in long-term care facilities. Others will move on to specialized residency programs.

LECOM’s campus in Bradenton, FL will host its Commencement on Sunday, June 5 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. LECOM’s first class of Doctors of Dental Medicine will receive their professional degrees, which includes 100 students. Additionally, 190 students will receive the D.O. degree, 117 will receive the Pharm.D. degree and 19 will receive a Masters in Health Services Administration. In total, LECOM’s Class of 2016 includes more than 960 graduates.

Female taking picture of male LECOM Graduate in front of Warner Theater in Erie, PA.

LECOM Graduate students smiling with blonde friend for photo after LECOM Erie graduation ceremony.

LECOM Erie Graduates standing outside Erie Insurance Arena for a group photo.

Two male LECOM graduates taking a selfie after LECOM graduation ceremony.