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Feb 14

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Congratulations to Student Doctor Andrew Toader on being named the LECOM–Erie Student Researcher of the Year!
Andrew is a third-year medical student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine who has led multiple research projects throughout his medical school training. His work includes designing and investigating the efficacy of a novel device that monitors tremors to provide real-time feedback to neurosurgeons treating patients with MRI-guided focused ultrasound. He has also applied optical imaging techniques to study neuronal oxygen metabolism and hemodynamic response to neuronal stimulation, further exploring the pathophysiology of disease states such as Alzheimer’s disease and cardiac arrest.
Selected by a committee of faculty and peers, Andrew was recognized for his dedication to research, his leadership in osteopathic research, and his embodiment of osteopathic philosophy. He will go on to represent LECOM–Erie in consideration for the national Student Researcher of the Year award.
Please join us in congratulating Andrew on this well-deserved honor!

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Feb 13

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Congratulations to OMS-IV Rachel Kohler – LECOM Erie’s Student Doctor of the Year!

Rachel serves as Chief Medical Student for LECOM students rotating at Allegheny Health Network. She demonstrates exceptional commitment to student leadership, mentorship, research, and community engagement, including serving as a student delegate to the Allegheny County Medical Society, President of the AHN Journal Club, and Community Outreach Chair for D.O. More Pittsburgh.
Selected by a committee of faculty and peers, Rachel was recognized for her outstanding dedication to the osteopathic profession and her exemplary leadership, compassion, and integrity throughout medical school. She will go on to represent LECOM-Erie in consideration for the National Student Doctor of the Year award.
Join us in congratulating Student Doctor Rachel Kohler on this well-deserved honor!

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Feb 13

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Scholar Spotlight: Emma Zielinski

The education and opportunities at LECOM have allowed me to create a thorough residency application that will open many doors for my future career. I was lucky enough to be part of various research projects and clubs, including having leadership positions in two clubs. I was also a student mentor, which helped me realize that I really enjoy teaching and supporting others. I am very grateful for all the opportunities to succeed that LECOM has provided me.

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Feb 13

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Learning medicine is not just about content; it is about thinking through real cases, exploring career paths, and developing the mindset of a future doctor.

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Feb 12

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A lifelong commitment to compassion, integrity, and service. The White Coat symbolizes the privilege and responsibility of caring for others during their most vulnerable moments. It represents the countless hours of study, perseverance, and support from those who’ve helped me get here. I am grateful to be able to share this journey with the many great friends I have made at LECOM.
- Nicholas Viggiano

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Feb 12

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Elevate your influence to the executive level.
LECOM's DHA program is designed for professionals ready to shape policy, operations, and the future of care.
#HealthcareExecutive #DHALeaders #StrategicLeadership #DoctoralJourney #LECOMDoctorate #SHSA #LECOM #Enroll2026

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Feb 12

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A Win-Win! A new partnership in the area will add security measures at LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital, while also contributing to the safety of the entire community.
The hospital announced on Wednesday it will help fund a Corry City Police officer who, in addition to joining the force, will regularly patrol the CMH campus, conduct safety checks with staff, and promptly respond to all calls from the hospital.

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Feb 12

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Scholarship Spotlight: Paula Bongiovanni

A glimpse of what life is like at the LECOM Elmira Campus. Here you will find our PBL curriculum, plenty of opportunities for community outreach, engaging extracurricular opportunities, and a ton of scenic study spots.

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Feb 11

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LECOM at Jacksonville University is being built right before our eyes!

"It's like your hopes and dreams really getting built up."
For our students, seeing the construction of the LECOM at Jacksonville University campus isn't just about steel and concrete. It’s a physical representation of their future. It is a "dream come true" taking shape right before their eyes.

Every beam raised brings us closer to the day school starts and the day our graduates take what they learn inside those walls and go out to serve Florida and the Southeast.

#LECOMJacksonville #DreamComeTrue #FutureDocs #MedicalSchool #CampusLife #JacksonvilleFL

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Feb 11

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LECOM Bradenton Pharmacy students shined as they attended Legislative Days at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, FL. Experiences like this highlight the importance of staying engaged, informed, and involved in the future of our profession.
Students met with:
Andrea Rodriguez Campos (not pictured) - legal aide to Representative Lindsey Cross from St. Petersburg
State Sen. Jim Boyd- from Hillsborough and Manatee counties
State Rep. Rita Harris - from Orlando

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Feb 10

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Giving to a Service that Saves Lives
4th-Year Medical Student Melissa Zhang is donating blood to the local Erie Blood Bank to help her community during a critical blood shortage. She is an avid advocate of blood donations, having rallied her fellow LECOM classmates to give the gift of life through organizing various LECOM blood drives.

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Feb 10

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Achieve your fitness goals at the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center! Join now with the link in our bio.

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Feb 10

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Lecture-based learning works when students actively listen, take notes, and use class as the first step in building real understanding.

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Feb 9

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Master the business of healthcare.
LECOM’s CAHME-accredited MHSA program builds leaders who drive results.
#HealthAdmin #CAHMEAccredited #HealthcareBusiness #LeadershipInHealthcare #OnlineMHSA #SHSA #LECOM #NowEnrolling2026

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Feb 9

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LECOM School of Dental Medicine: Transforming lives, one smile at a time
There's truly no better feeling than putting a smile on someone's face. This is just a glimpse into how life-changing dentistry can be.
- Gabrielle Tomeo

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Feb 9

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Medical school works best when students choose the learning style that fits how they study and succeed, whether that means lectures, structure, or something else.

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Feb 8

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Scholar Spotlight: Mackenzie Berschel

Congratulations to Mackenzie, an OMS II at LECOM Bradenton, who recently published her first-author manuscript, "Increased spinal adenosine after subacute cervical injury correlates with sustained upregulation of CD39 and CD73 in microglia. “
Great work!
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Feb 7

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Stories from the Scholars: Declan Sharma

I really love being a mentor at my old high school. It’s rewarding to sit down with students who are interested in medicine and answer the same kinds of questions I used to have at their age. I get to share my experience with LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program and show them that a career in healthcare is possible if they stay focused and work hard.

More than that, I try to encourage health and wellness in our community, because I see firsthand how much of a difference we can all make. It brings me joy to be able to give back and be a mentor. I was fortunate to have a really good one at their age, so I am trying my hardest to continue that tradition.

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Feb 7

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Designed for what’s next.
LECOM’s PharmD program elevates your career opportunities with five concurrent master’s degree options, preparing you to lead across the healthcare industry.

3 PharmD pathways.
5 concurrent master’s degrees.
1 goal — your success.

Think bigger. Lead stronger.

#LECOMPharmD #PharmacySchool #HealthcareLeaders #CareerDevelopment #PharmacyEducation #FutureInHealthcare #SHSA

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Feb 6

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An All-Star!

LECOM’s partnership with the Buffalo Sabres gave me the incredible opportunity to be recognized as a Student All-Star during a Sabres game, where I was honored on the jumbotron and presented with a jersey. As a Buffalo native, it was an honor to be acknowledged by my hometown team for my hard work in medical school and commitment to the city. – Noah Braun

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Feb 6

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Lead the future of cannabinoid medicine. LECOM’s MCT program equips you to thrive in this fast-growing field.

#CannabinoidScience #MedicalInnovation #EmergingTherapies #MCTOnline #LECOM #SHSA #Enroll2026

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Celebrating Student Achievement: LECOM Scholar Places Second at SOMA Fall Research Symposium

Newsletter / Thursday, 15 January 2026

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is delighted to announce that second-year student Fizza Ahmed earned second place at the prestigious National Student Osteopathic M...

Student Spotlight: David Lyskowski Presents at American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting

Newsletter / Thursday, 15 January 2026

In a notable achievement for the next generation of osteopathic physicians, fourth-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student, David Lyskowski, recently presented a poster at the ...

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Choosing The Right Medical School, News / Thursday, 15 January 2026

Choosing a medical school is not only about where you are accepted. It is about how you will learn, how you will spend your days, and how well the educational environment supports your ...

Christmas-New Year Message to Our Pulse Readers

Newsletter / Monday, 15 December 2025

At the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and across the globe, the Christmas Season is a time resplendent with tradition. Even before President Ulysses S. Grant establis...

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LECOM Connection Archive

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Members of the LECOM Community are welcome to submit news items for publication in the LECOM Connection. Send an email to alumni@lecom.edu. Please include your name, LECOM affiliation (faculty, student, etc.), phone number, and a detailed description of your news item.

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LECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland

LECOM Health Releases Economic Impact Report

One of the Nation’s Largest Medical Schools and the only Osteopathic Academic Health Center in the Nation

Cultivating Calm: LECOM Scholar Presents Groundbreaking Research on Gardening and Anxiety

Celebrating Student Achievement: LECOM Scholar Places Second at SOMA Fall Research Symposium

Student Spotlight: David Lyskowski Presents at American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting

How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Christmas-New Year Message to Our Pulse Readers

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