News, Research, and Community

Latest from @1LECOM on Instagram

@1LECOM

52.9K Followers

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 6

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18390799429181424

Accepted Student Days: LECOM at Seton Hill Looks Back

Accepted Students Day at LECOM Seton Hill welcomes everyone with glimpses into what life as a student will be like. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine demonstrations, Sim Lab demonstrations, campus tours, lunch with faculty, Financial Aid presentations, and demonstrations of the Problem-Based Learning Pathway sessions are all included to enhance students’ understanding of LECOM life and better prepare them for Day 1!

Welcome! We’re honored to be part of your medical education journey!
#LECOMatSetonHill
#AcceptedStudentsDay

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 5

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17900304135199173

Seton Hill Clubs Partner Up to Serve the Community

Members of CMDA (Christian Medical & Dental Association) and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Acceptance) Clubs came together for a special holiday service project, assembling care bags for residents experiencing homelessness at Union Mission in Latrobe, PA.

With 25 total students participating, the event was completed efficiently and allowed everyone to contribute meaningfully while making new connections across clubs. This collaboration not only strengthened our sense of community here at LECOM at Seton Hill but also demonstrated our commitment to supporting those in need and serving the greater Westmoreland community.

Projects like this serve as a wonderful legacy, and we hope to continue this tradition of bringing students together for this holiday service project in future years.

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 5

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17871528504413864

Why is everyone in pink?

A baby girl is on the way! This photo was taken at the end of our last Problem-Based Learning session for the current semester at LECOM Bradenton. One of our student doctors is expecting a girl, and the group decided to wear pink. There was no exception for the PBL facilitator! The moral of the story: Even during rigorous PBL, life happens and pink prevails…literally.

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 5

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17919539724231391

The Year in Pictures! Highlights from LECOM Erie - We're proud of all the hard work, academic achievements, and community service that our students have dedicated themselves to this year. We are also thankful for everyone who has played a role in our students' success along the way. Here's a look back at the year that was 2025!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 4

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17975863142977511

Spa Day Smiles!

Members of the LECOM Erie surgery club, internal medicine club, and oncology club recently came together to host a spa day at the LECOM Senior Living Center! We painted the residents' nails, gave them hand massages, and applied facial masks. We had a wonderful time together, sharing healthy snacks and lively conversation! The residents are requesting monthly spa days, and the students said they would love to come back.
#communityservice
#LECOMErie

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 4

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18177378523369919

Discover your future in healthcare leadership at LECOM’s School of Health Services Administration!

Our five innovative programs prepare students to lead, innovate, and make an impact across today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Start your journey with us.

#LECOM #HealthcareLeadership #HealthAdministration #GraduatePrograms #FutureLeaders #HealthcareCareers #HigherEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareInnovation

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 3

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18079238417256326

LECOM at Elmira Looks Back!
We're so proud of our shared successes and wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the good things that 2025 brought us!
- Five Star Bank and Corning Inc. each established new scholarships for our students to boost healthcare access in the upstate New York region.
- We partnered with Corning Inc. to hold the first-ever healthcare expo in the region! Free services and information were provided to community members!
- Our Casino Night Fundraiser was held at the LECOM Event Center for the first time and was a terrific success, raising funds for Student Scholarships and easing the financial burden of our students!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 3

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18501238192073889

Earn up to 28 1-A AOA credits!

Winter Primary Care 2026 will provide information about new medical advancements to increase the scope of treatment options available to primary care physicians and to enhance their knowledge and improve patient care.

Link in bio!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 2

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18083524127160825

Madeline Spettel, OMS-4, has been named LECOM-Bradenton’s 2025-26 Student DO of the Year!
As voted on by a committee of faculty and students, Madeline was selected for her exceptional dedication to the osteopathic profession and consistently demonstrates the highest level of leadership, service, and integrity.
As our campus winner, Madeline will go on to compete for the national SDOY award against students from all the other osteopathic colleges.
We are incredibly proud - congratulations, Madeline!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 2

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17983985888776581

Primary Care Club Visits Indiana Regional Medical Center

Students from the Primary Care Club at LECOM at Seton Hill recently visited the Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) in Indiana, PA. They met with the program director of the Family Medicine residency program, two of their residents, and a fellow LECOM student on rotation. The group was given a tour of the hospital and learned a great deal about the Family Medicine Residency curriculum and the rotation opportunities. Everyone was excited to discover just how hands-on rural hospital rotations can be, and connecting with the program director was invaluable!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Jan 1

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17997148997712953

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year!
#HappyNewYear
#2026

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 31

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18096261388898114

Anatomy Complete!

Congratulations to our incredible first-year students on finishing one of the biggest milestones in medical school. They earned a well-deserved treat and a chance to take a breath and spend some time with fellow first-years.

Well done, future physicians!

#LECOMatElmira #Anatomy #FirstYear #OMS1

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 31

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18119393482560544

From all the LECOM campuses, Happy New Year!
#lecom
#2026
#happynewyear❤️

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 31

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18089709317068145

I am grateful to be part of such a welcoming community at LECOM at Elmira. The faculty is extremely supportive and always excited to help the students succeed. This is a picture of my Anatomy Lab group and my first PBL group. We quickly became friends who provide a judgement-free and collaborative group environment. Being part of the EAP program gave me ample time to decide which learning style and campus would be best for me, and I am certain that LECOM at Elmira was the correct choice. - Jillian Sigona

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 31

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18354561505163297

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 30

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18085596335098004

Proud to be in Pharmacy!
This is LECOM Bradenton School of Pharmacy’s submission for APhA’s annual Public Service Announcement competition — a short video highlighting the role of pharmacists and why the profession matters.
Created by Andrea Malinguaggio (DE ’27), Emily Sisk (FL ’28), Jenina Estrada (FL ’28), and Alexis Dimetry (DE ’27). Nominations drop in February, winners in March!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 30

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18052483280401002

LECOM offers a wide variety of events outside of the classroom that allow students to engage with the community and take a break from studying. This photo shows my father, Dan, and me after we completed the LECOM 5K last year. The 5K was a great opportunity to meet my new classmates and get some exercise in the sun! - John Rowland

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 30

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18108755533566050

The future of healthcare leadership! This 3-part series delivers short teaching moments designed to inspire, educate, and help you see what’s possible with a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Let’s learn together.
#LECOM #HealthcareAdministration #DHAProgram #FutureHealthcareLeaders #HealthcareLeadership

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 29

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18087187760041226

I was given the opportunity to pursue the Master’s in Medical Science program at LECOM before enrolling in the D.O. class of 2028. I’m extremely grateful for this experience, as it has significantly prepared me for medical school, far more than I would have been prepared starting right after undergrad. I am now a first-year student in the LDP pathway at LECOM – Erie. In MMS, we were given exposure to each of the different pathways, and I learned that the LDP format worked best with my learning style. I became acclimated to living in Erie during the MMS year, so choosing Erie for medical school was an easy choice. I’m also from Pittsburgh, so it’s close to home, too! - Samuel Schuler

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 29

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18552958996046594

Curious about PBL?
Our first-year COM students at LECOM Bradenton share what Problem-Based Learning is really like, how it meets their expectations, and the advice they’d give to future students considering this pathway.

#LECOM
#Problembasedlearning

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 28

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18066714566170112

H&P Mock Workshop

The Primary Care Club at LECOM Seton Hill recently hosted an H&P Mock Workshop with OMS-II volunteers helping OMS-1 students work on their bedside manner, thoroughness, and organization. The OMS-II student volunteers kicked off the event with helpful advice, reminders, and mnemonics to help the first-year students succeed. Then, the second-years played the part of a 'standardized patient,' giving the OMS-1 students a chance to practice taking histories -- a well-attended event with feedback in real time!

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 28

Open post by 1lecom with ID 17875351893386663

When deciding on a medical school where I could achieve my dream, I knew that LECOM was the right place for me. The school and faculty truly value their students, their experiences, and each background that leads students to make their commitment to LECOM. Being a student-athlete as well as a Neuroscience and Psychology major challenged me but also taught me how to balance and multitask, which is critical for Medical School. LECOM continues to positively push me each day to become the best physician I can be. - Alexa Markl

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 27

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18100980208818290

Big Hearts, Big Smiles!

Senior students from the LECOM School of Dental Medicine completed dental screenings at the Willow Child Development Center. A partnership has been formed between Child Development Centers of Erie and LECOM School of Dental Medicine to provide early childhood dental screenings. With 8 centers in Erie and one in Crawford County, serving over 900 students, our dental students worked diligently to complete this task. As you can tell by the picture, love was reciprocated!
Child Development Centers CEO Rina Irwin said, “I’d like to thank you for all the work you have done to help our children… we truly appreciate the partnership.”
#LECOMDental
#communityservice

1lecom

View Instagram post by 1lecom

Dec 27

Open post by 1lecom with ID 18030494696771471

Overcoming challenges – together!
Celebrating the end of our anatomy exam with the best study crew! From late-night study dates to endless clinical supplement flashcards, we made it through together! - Zahra Ahmed

FEATURED LECOM NEWS

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 Story

FEATURED LECOM NEWS

LECOM 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...

Read Story

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

Shaping the Future of Osteopathic Education: Dr. Richard Terry’s New Role at LECOM

LECOM News, Newsletter / Friday, 31 October 2025

It is with great pleasure and profound pride that the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announces the appointment of Richard Terry, DO, MBA, as Vice President of Health ...

Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Auction Gala: A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Giving Back

LECOM News, News, Newsletter / Friday, 31 October 2025

On the evening of October 25, 2025, the picturesque venue of The Ora in Sarasota set the stage for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)’s most anticipated event of th...

Alumni – Our LECOM Family

Alumni, Newsletter / Friday, 31 October 2025

For three decades your journey has been our passion. Excellence in medical education and unyielding commitment to community have formed a legacy-making mission that has established LE...

LECOM Reflections

Newsletter, Alumni / Friday, 31 October 2025

LECOM was pleased to receive a host of 100-word reflections from LECOM alumni highlighting their osteopathic journey; and spotlighting the aspects of their training and philosophy tha...

Recipients of the DDSF Scholarship Award

Newsletter / Friday, 26 September 2025

The unstinting support provided by the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation (DDSF) of the LECOM osteopathic educational mission has bettered the futures of the young men and women you see bel...

Load More News

LECOM Connection Archive

LECOM is proud of the accomplishments of the College’s employees, students, and alumni.

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.

Latest from @1LECOM on Instagram

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

Shaping the Future of Osteopathic Education: Dr. Richard Terry’s New Role at LECOM

Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Auction Gala: A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Giving Back

Alumni – Our LECOM Family

LECOM Reflections

Recipients of the DDSF Scholarship Award

Tao Wei, Ph.D., M.D.

COM - Bradenton

LECOM Connection Archive