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LECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland
Festus, Missouri, home of Mercy Hospital Jefferson, marks the first Midwest location for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ...
Read StoryLECOM Health Releases Economic Impact Report
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary since its establishment as the 16th coll...
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A Proud Partnership for Protection and Community
In communities across America, the strongest bonds are forged when neighbors stand together with a shared purpose. That spirit of unity and service is shining brightly in Corry, Pennsyl...
Advancing Insight into Dance-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
Second year LECOM scholar, Elise Beltram, recently contributed meaningful scholarship to the field of dance medicine through the presentation of her research poster entitled, Biomechani...
Ringing in the Lunar New Year: LECOM APAMSA – Community, Culture, and Celebration
On February 16, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students gathered in celebration of the Lunar New Year at the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, (APAM...
Pioneering Precision: How a Medical Trailblazer Cultivated a Golfing Prodigy
In every community, there are families whose names quietly become synonymous with discipline, achievement, and service. In Sarasota, Florida, the Kumar family reflects that rare alig...
A Small Berry, A Large Promise: Celebrating LECOM Leadership in Innovative Oncology Research
In the evolving landscape of integrative oncology, where quality of life is increasingly recognized as a clinical imperative, unexpected allies are drawing serious scientific attention....
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LECOM at Seton Hill Scholars Make Generous Donation to Student Scholarship Fund
Recognizing the importance of nurturing the future of healthcare education and the need to educate scholars who follow in their footsteps, Student Government Association (SGA) students ...
Healthcare Career Expo Will Address Staffing Needs for Several Organizations in Our Region
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...
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Directed Study Pathway at LECOM: How Independent Learning Works in Medical School
Article by: Sarah McCarthy, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Directed Study is independent, but it is highly structured and faculty-guided. DSP is best suited for students with strong tim...
Medical Education Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Choosing Your Pathway at LECOM
Article by: Jonathon K. Kalmey, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Multiple Learning Pathways: LECOM offers three primary pathways for the first two years of medical school – the Lecture-Dis...
Lecture-Discussion Pathway at LECOM: Structured Learning, Faculty Guidance, and Building a Strong Medical Foundation
Article by: Jack R. Lee, Ph.D. Key Takeaways The Lecture-Discussion Pathway provides a structured, faculty-led learning environment similar to what many students experienced in ...
Why Problem-Based Learning Works: Preparing Students for Medicine the Way Medicine Is Practiced
Article by: David M. Duriancik, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Problem-Based Learning is challenging, but it is absolutely manageable for motivated students. PBL teaches students how to...
What the Directed Study Pathway Is Like at LECOM
The Directed Study Pathway is built for students who prefer independence but still want structure, accountability, and faculty support. At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, ...