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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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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...
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 Best Graduate Schools 2026 rankings, released tod...
A Proud Partnership for Protection and Community
In communities across America, the strongest bonds are forged when neighbors stand together with a shared purpose. That spirit of unity and service is shining brightly in Corry, Pennsyl...
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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.
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 ...