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Welcome!
Dr. Mark Braasch received his D.D.S. from the University of Nebraska and has over 20 years of private practice experience in Nebraska and Colorado. Dr. Braasch brings a proven track record of enhancing patient care through efficient healthcare delivery. Dr. Braasch has a passion for public health dentistry and has made several dental service trips to Central America and Africa. Dr. Braasch is a wonderful addition to our faculty at the School of Dental Medicine and specifically, to our D4 students at the Defuniak Springs Clinic in the Florida panhandle.

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What a fantastic day at LECOM Park on March 15! The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Baltimore Orioles, and LECOM Day made it even more special. Shout out to third-year dental school student, Sam Pulsipher, who had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch!
LECOM Bradenton dental students gave away free dental hygiene kits to fans, helping promote good oral health! Big thanks to the students for sharing their knowledge and keeping our smiles bright!

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The Herbal Medicine Club at LECOM Bradenton had an amazing Planting Day! 🌱 Thanks to the support of HMC, we’ve taken a big step toward creating our herbal medicine garden in collaboration with Dr. Syed from the College of Medicine and under the guidance of our advisor, Dr. Yang from the School of Pharmacy. Located at the Manatee Community Garden, our garden now features Aloe Vera, Marigolds, Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Ginger, and Rosemary—all plants with incredible medicinal properties and native to Florida.
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Celebrating National Osteopathic Medicine Week...it's been a fantastic opportunity to highlight the achievements of our students, but we take that opportunity all year long! Their service, compassion, hard work, and dedication are hallmarks of the Osteopathic profession, and we couldn't be more proud.
Here is outgoing Erie SGA president Suhail Tarazi, with his thoughts on the profession, and what LECOM has taught him.
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LECOM students Gabrielle Tomeo (School of Dental Medicine), Trevor Virno, and Suzanna Martin (College of Medicine) had the honor of hitting the ceremonial tee shot to officially start tournament week.
A strong start from the future of healthcare. #1LECOM
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In wrapping up National Osteopathic Medicine Week, we're proud to hear from our students who are about to embark on the next stage of their journey, heading to their rotations with a deepened, strengthened sense of community, service, and compassion. #nomweek #doproud #lecom

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Apr 18

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Celebrating National Osteopathic Medicine Week!
Erie and Bradenton SGA Presidents Meet at COSGP --

Erie SGA President Sarah Wang and Bradenton SGA President Priya Patel recently met up at the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents quarterly business meeting in Texas. Also representing LECOM Erie was SGA VP1 Christian Ciecierski. A gathering of all incoming and outgoing SGA presidents from every osteopathic medical school in the country highlighted the event. #1LECOM
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We had the honor of recognizing LECOM Bradenton medical, dental, and pharmacy students who received scholarships through the generosity of our amazing sports teams! A huge thank you to the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves for their support in making this possible. Your commitment to helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals is truly inspiring.
We’re proud to see these students continue to excel and can’t wait to see the incredible impact they’ll make in the world of medicine. 💙

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Apr 17

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Congratulations to Dr. Lin's son Jeffrey for making his 40-foot qualifier in the Putting contest! @lecomsuncoastclassic
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Apr 16

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🌟 Our 2025 LECOM at Elmira Community Service Video is now live! Premiered at our Annual Casino Night, this video is more than just a highlight reel — it’s a testament to the strong, healthy community we’re building together and the meaningful impact our students are making every day.

💙 From service projects to outreach initiatives, we’re proud to shine a light on the compassion, dedication, and leadership that define LECOM at Elmira. And, a heartfelt thank you to our friends at @Rugglion for capturing our vision and helping share our mission.
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💉 Empowerment through Experience at LECOM at Elmira! Our students are refining their IV insertion and phlebotomy skills in dynamic practice sessions. These invaluable experiences cultivate the confidence and expertise essential for delivering exceptional patient care.

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Apr 16

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The LECOM Suncoast Classic kicked off in style at this year’s Pro-Am Party, bringing together leaders, students, and golf professionals for an unforgettable evening. We were honored to have LECOM Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Silvia Ferretti; Korn Ferry Tour President Alex Baldwin; School of Dental Medicine Student Doctor Carter Bedinghaus; and Tournament Director Justin Kristich join the celebration.
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LECOM Students and Faculty present at AACOM - A strong LECOM presence was felt at the recent American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders ‘25 conference. Associate Dean Dr. Richard Terry gave a dynamic presentation titled ‘What’s Next for Osteopathic Recognition’ while also presenting with 2 LECOM at Elmira students, Jazz Munitz and Rachael Muggleton, on understanding the learning culture of Gen-Z, generational differences, and solutions for improving the residency experience: The Future of ReZidency-Bridging the Gap with Gen Z.

Associate Dean of Clinical Education Dr. Michael Rowane presented on Scholar 12, a research development platform that evolved from an MS MeD thesis that provides osteopathic-oriented research training and promotes faculty mentorship.
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Celebrating National Osteopathic Medicine Week!
The LECOM Student Government Association turned out for the National D.O. Day of Service this year by arranging a Spring Celebration Day at the LECOM Senior Living Center in Erie. Students played card games and board games with residents and shared some special snacks and treats. Some of the ladies even had their nails done! The kindness shown brightened everyone’s day, and we’re so proud of our students’ service.

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We’re kicking off National Osteopathic Medicine Week with a focus on the outgoing officers of the Student Government Association. Each was presented the John M. Ferretti, D.O., and Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O. Student Leadership Award for their hard work, service, and dedication over the past year. Congratulations to SGA members Muhammed Zouabi, Abbi Johnson, Leslie Nyandjo, Suhail Tarazi, Gioia Pacella, Mackenzie Lewis, and Savannah Kazemipour. Presenting the awards is Provost, Senior Vice President, and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Silvia Ferretti. #LECOMErie
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The 2nd annual LECOM Health Bowl-a-thon rolled out this weekend, and a good time was had by all! Everyone hopped on board the Bunny Bowl event and shared in the fun for a great cause - proceeds will go to the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund. #LECOM

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Facts delivered and myths debunked - hear about vaccines from LECOM's School of Pharmacy students.
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The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research held its Annual Meeting in New York in March. Dr. Jeung Woon Lee, Dr. Mary Badawy @marybadawy20, Dr. Beatriz Panariello @dr.panariello, and Dr. Eliane Barboza @drportobarboza were among the LECOM faculty members who attended.

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LECOM at Seton Hill hosted an On-Campus Day in March for 6 students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania's American Medical Student Association.
The students got to experience life as a LECOM student with Simulation lab, Problem-Base Learning, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine demos. After touring the campus, they wrapped up the day with lunch with faculty members, where they could speak one-on-one and get answers to all their questions.
Thanks to these exceptional students and the IUP American Medical Student Association President, Ms. Catherine Martsolf.
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Congratulations to our talented LECOM-Bradenton students, Gianni Acampora, Idamys Saez-Acosta, and Vitoria Estevez, for being recognized with the 2025 FOMA Student Award at the FOMA Annual Convention! Their dedication and excellence in Osteopathic Medicine have truly set them apart. We’re so proud to see these future healthcare leaders representing LECOM with such distinction.

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Hi, my name is Connor Bowers. I graduated from Wilson College with a degree in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology. I have just received my acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Bradenton Class of 2029. I chose LECOM because of the Problem Based Learning curriculum, which allows us to place teamwork at the center of learning and grow together. I also loved the campus and the faculty. I’m super excited to get started!

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