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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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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...
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...
Pharmacy School Debt Guide: How to Choose a Program Without Taking On Huge Loans
Key Takeaways The average pharmacy school graduate in the U.S. carries over $170,000 in student loan debt. Choosing an affordable school can reduce long-term financial pressure....
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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 ...
What the Lecture Discussion Pathway Is Like at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical School
When students ask what medical school is really like, many are asking a more specific question than they realize. They are asking what their days will look like, how learning will be de...
How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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 ...