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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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Ronald Corti to Be Honored with Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
A few weeks hence, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) will confer the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, upon Ronald Corti, recognizing a distinguished caree...
Three-Year, Four-Year, or Online: Which Pharm.D. Pathway Fits You Best?
Key Takeaways A Three-Year Accelerated Pharm.D. Pathway helps you begin your pharmacy career faster, while saving a year of graduate school tuition. A Four-Year Florida Pharm....
From Policy to Practice: LECOM is Driving America’s Shift to Preventive Health Care
The selection of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) as the site for the April 14, 2026, Field Hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means Health Subcommittee was...
LECOM Celebrates Sports Scholarship Day
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) marked its annual Sports Scholarship Day this spring with celebrations at its Bradenton and Erie campuses, recognizing the impact o...
LECOM Student Scholarship Spotlight
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) congratulates second-year medical student, Gideon Schamberger, on his recent scholarly achievement. Schamberger presented a research...
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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, ...
What Problem-Based Learning Is Like in Medical School
Problem-Based Learning, often called PBL, represents a different way of approaching medical education. Rather than relying primarily on lectures, students learn through guided clinical ...