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LECOM Again Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2026 Rankings
ERIE, PA –– Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s...
Read StoryLECOM 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 ...
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I Chose the 3-Year Program. Here’s What No One Tells You About the Math
By Zachary Heeter, Assistant Dean, Accelerated Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's accelerated PharmD pathway takes three years, allowing graduates to enter th...

The Biggest Myth About Online Pharmacy School (And the Truth I Tell Every Prospective Student)
By Dr. Heather Jones, Assistant Dean, Distance Education Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's distance education PharmD is not self-paced: students have require...

What I Ask Every Student Who Can’t Decide Between Pathways
By Dr. Elizabeth Brito, Assistant Dean, LECOM School of Pharmacy -- Bradenton Key Takeaways LECOM offers three distinct pharmacy pathways: accelerated (3-year), traditional 4-year...

What Future Pharmacists Should Know Before Choosing a School
Key Takeaways Not all pharmacy programs are structured the same. Format, timeline, and support systems vary widely. Key factors include accreditation, faculty access, clinical e...

LECOM Celebrates Historic Year of Research with Over 340 Projects and 1,100 Student Researchers
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is proud to announce the conclusion of a record-breaking year for academic inquiry, culminating in a LECOM Bradenton Interprofessio...
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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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I Chose the 3-Year Program. Here’s What No One Tells You About the Math
By Zachary Heeter, Assistant Dean, Accelerated Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's accelerated PharmD pathway takes three years, allowing graduates to enter th...

The Biggest Myth About Online Pharmacy School (And the Truth I Tell Every Prospective Student)
By Dr. Heather Jones, Assistant Dean, Distance Education Pathway, LECOM School of Pharmacy Key Takeaways LECOM's distance education PharmD is not self-paced: students have require...

What I Ask Every Student Who Can’t Decide Between Pathways
By Dr. Elizabeth Brito, Assistant Dean, LECOM School of Pharmacy -- Bradenton Key Takeaways LECOM offers three distinct pharmacy pathways: accelerated (3-year), traditional 4-year...

What Future Pharmacists Should Know Before Choosing a School
Key Takeaways Not all pharmacy programs are structured the same. Format, timeline, and support systems vary widely. Key factors include accreditation, faculty access, clinical e...

Can You Really Earn a Pharm.D. Online? Here’s What to Expect
Key Takeaways LECOM offers a full-time, accredited Pharm.D. program through its Distance Education Pathway. Most coursework is completed online with structured weekly schedule...






