Directed Study Pathway at LECOM: How Independent Learning Works in Medical School
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Article by: Sarah McCarthy, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Directed Study is independent, but it is highly structured and faculty-guided. DSP is best suited for students with strong time management skills who are comfortable learning from textbooks. Flexibility in DSP comes from how students organize their day, not from fewer expectations. Account... Read More »
Medical Education Is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Choosing Your Pathway at LECOM
Monday, 16 March 2026
Article by: Jonathon K. Kalmey, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Multiple Learning Pathways: LECOM offers three primary pathways for the first two years of medical school – the Lecture-Discussion Pathway (LDP), Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway, and Directed Study Pathway (DSP) – each catering to different learning styles. All pathways cover the same ... Read More »
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 »
Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Auction Gala: A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Giving Back
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 the year: the Annual Student Scholarship Auction Gala. A night that was as much about celebration as it was about shaping the future of healthcare, this Gala brought toge... Read More »
CAHME Announces the Initial Accreditation of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (LECOM), MHSA Program
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
CAHME Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration’s MHSA program for a four-year term. SPRING HOUSE, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors has approved initial accreditation... Read More »
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes LECOM Among 2025 Best Medical Schools
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) ranks 37th in the nation for the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care and 28th for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas among 170 schools, according to the 2024 Best Medical Schools report by U.S. News & World Report. “LECOM’s consistent rankings on U.S. News and World Report’s Best... Read More »
Exceptionalism Rewarded – LECOM Receives 10-Year Accreditation for Medical School
Monday, 24 February 2025
More than three decades in the cultivation and advancement of academic exceptionalism define the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). The road to our future always begins in our past; and as the years have taught us, the task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. It is with that surety that LECOM is proud to celebrate... Read More »
New Dean at LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine Puts Best Foot Forward
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
As the eleventh podiatric medical school in the United States, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine began offering a four-year program in July of 2023 at the LECOM main campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The scholars undertake their education and training in state-of-the-art classrooms housed within the LECOM ... Read More »
LECOM Alumna – A Dedicated Internist Committed to Holistic Patient Care
Integrating Telemedicine and Comprehensive Care for a Healthier Future The Physicians' Group of The Woodlands in Shenandoah, Texas recently offered tribute to the dedication of Amy Chung, DO, a board-certified internist who has brought a wealth of knowledge and her holistic approach to patient care. She emphasizes the importance of treating the whole... Read More »
LECOM Research Team Presents Project at Simulation Healthcare Conference
Several members of the OBGYN Research Team were honored to be selected to present their project entitled, Designing, Fabricating, and Evaluating a Pelvic Model Prototype at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) in Orlando, Florida. The conference explored the latest innovations and best practices in healthcare simulation presen... Read More »
Christmas and New Year’s Message to Our Readers
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
At the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and across the globe, the Christmas Season is a time resplendent with tradition. Even before President Ulysses S. Grant established Christmas as one of the first American federal holidays in 1870, it had been a season that melded awe with wonder to create a holiday both joyous and holy. The ... Read More »
