Lecture-Discussion Pathway at LECOM: Structured Learning, Faculty Guidance, and Building a Strong Medical Foundation
Thursday, 12 March 2026
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 undergraduate education. LDP offers consistent schedules, regularly scheduled courses, and in-person engagement with faculty across foundational medical sciences. T... Read More »
Why Problem-Based Learning Works: Preparing Students for Medicine the Way Medicine Is Practiced
Monday, 9 March 2026
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 identify what they do not know and learn it independently, a critical skill for lifelong medical practice. Learning in PBL happens in context, not in isolation, which... Read More »
What the Directed Study Pathway Is Like at LECOM
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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, this pathway allows students to manage their own schedules for independent learning while following clear expectations, learning objectives, scheduled weekly meetings and... Read More »
LECOM Celebrates Research Excellence as Record Number of Students Conduct Studies and Present Projects at Annual Event
Friday, 27 February 2026
In 2025, a record number of research projects were conducted and presented at the April 24th LECOM Interprofessional Research Day event in Bradenton. FL. This year alone, over 1,000 LECOM’s 1st to 4th year medical students conducted 237 studies working with their faculty mentors. Students present in person or virtually at this innovative event. Al... Read More »
What Problem-Based Learning Is Like in Medical School
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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 cases, discussion, and independent preparation. At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Problem-Based Learning Pathway is designed for students who learn bes... Read More »
What the Lecture Discussion Pathway Is Like at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical School
Monday, 26 January 2026
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 delivered, and whether the structure will support their ability to keep up with the pace. The Lecture-Based, or Lecture Discussion Pathway, at LECOM is designed for stud... Read More »
How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thursday, 15 January 2026
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 ability to succeed. At LECOM, students complete the same rigorous medical curriculum through different learning pathways. Each pathway is designed to support different... Read More »
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Honors Nancy Peaden for her Exceptional and Distinguished Service as a Member of the LECOM Board of Trustees
Monday, 1 December 2025
For nearly two decades, Nancy Peaden's unwavering dedication to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has helped to shape the College's success and growth. With a deep commitment to higher education, healthcare, and community development, Nancy has played a vital role in the LECOM mission to educate future healthcare professionals. H... Read More »
LECOM Research Group Publishes Groundbreaking Study on Cannabinoids and Migraine Relief
Friday, 31 October 2025
LECOM is proud to announce the publication of a groundbreaking study in Florida Scientist by a research group led by Dr. Roger G. Biringer, Professor of Biochemistry at LECOM Bradenton. The study, entitled, Regulation of Na+, K+−ATPase by Ouabain-like Compounds, Phytocannabinoids, and Endocannabinoids: A Potential Mechanism of Action in Migraine, ex... Read More »
LECOM Medical Center Celebrates Leadership Transition and Tribute to Mary L. Eckert
LECOM Health honors a momentous occasion in its legacy as Mary L. Eckert, after 42 years of exceptional leadership at LECOM Medical Center, transitions to a new role as Director of Community Engagement and LECOM Ambassador with the LECOM Institute for Successful Living. With deep respect and gratitude, we celebrate her transition from the role of Admi... Read More »
