Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admissions
1858 W. Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA  16509
Additional Location:
LECOM at Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA
Phone: (814) 866-6641 Fax: (814) 866-8123
E-mail: admissions@lecom.edu  
 
Accreditation
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment: 1,094 Total male: 593
Total female: 501 First-year enrollment: 374 First-year male: 202 First-year female: 172
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,719
Curricular Offerings
LECOM recognizes students’ unique learning styles by offering four distinct learning pathways at the Erie campus: The traditional Lecture-Discussion Pathway (LDP) provides a systems approach to medicine; Problem-Based Learning (PBL) offers mentored small-group clinical case-based study; Independent Study (ISP) allows students to learn on their own in a structured pre-clinical curriculum; Primary Care Scholars Pathway condenses four years of medical school into three years using independent study and specific primary care clinical rotations. LECOM at Seton Hill offers only the PBL pathway.

Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Dates: 9-7-2011
Tuition: $13,000
Application Deadline: 8-1-2011
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accred-ited college/university.
The LECOM Health Sciences Post Baccalaureate Program is designed to enhance the basic science credentials of students interested in applying to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program and the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Students may also elect to enter the Master of Science in Biomedical Science Program, a two-year degree program that prepares individuals for health science careers and professional studies in medicine, education and
research.
Summer program(s): No
Facilities
Modern education centers in Erie and Greensburg provide the latest educational tech-nology for classrooms and laboratories. Students receive Clinical Assessment Training with standardized patients in a working physician’s office. LECOM remains the only osteopathic medical school with an active hospital. Millcreek Community Hospital is a growing academic health center offering clinical learning experi-ences. The LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness

Description
Prepare yourself for medicine above and beyond. LECOM, the largest and most progressive medi-cal college in the nation, offers a unique and innovative curriculum in osteopathic medicine at the main campus in Erie and at an additional location, LECOM at Seton Hill in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. As a leader in medical education, LECOM has multiple student-centered learn-ing pathways that match the individual learning styles of our medical students, including the na-tion’s only three-year osteopathic medical educa-tion curriculum. LECOM provides the highest-quality medical education while maintaining one of the lowest private college tuitions. LECOM physicians practice medicine on a higher level – they practice medicine above and beyond.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy is to prepare students to become osteopathic physicians and pharmacy practitioners through programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community service in order to enhance the quality of life through improved health for all humanity.
Setting: Erie, PA; Urban
Date Founded: 1992; Private

Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes
LECOM has 3 + 4 and 4 + 4 affiliation agree-ments with select undergraduate colleges and universities. Visit LECOM’s website for a listing of colleges and universities and details about the
various programs. www.lecom.edu
DO/MA: No
DO/MS: Yes
LECOM offers a Master of Science in Medical Education degree program designed to develop physician educators in post-graduate medical
education. www.lecom.edu
DO/MPH: No
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: No
LECOM offers a unique three-year curriculum leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
degree. The Primary Care Scholars Pathway (PCSP) accelerates the four-year medical school curriculum into three calendar years and greatly reduces the time and expense involved in earn-ing a medical education geared toward primary care. Students are trained in accredited graduate medical education programs in primary care and receive early clinical experiences coupled with primary care mentoring. www.lecom.edu
Special Programs
•    Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clini-cal training in the third and fourth years.
 
•    Opportunities exist for student mentoring and other community service.
 
•    International Medicine Programs: International clinical externships and rotations.


Center is Erie’s largest fitness facility with an en-vironment designed to focus on total well-being for students and the public. LECOM at Seton Hill is located on the scenic campus of Seton Hill University near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The LECOM Research Centers offer facilities for faculty and student-assisted research.
Residence
LECOM does not provide residences or housing for students. LECOM assists students in secur-ing appropriate housing in the Erie area within a close commute to campus.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
*For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 7-26-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: Yes
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: All Applicants
URL: www.lecom.edu
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Fee waiver available: No
Supplemental application earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 Supplemental application latest filing date: 4-1-2011

Supplemental Application Requirements
Complete an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Com-petitive applicants typically have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above; MCAT Medical College Admissions Test is required. MCAT Scores older than three years are not accepted. Complete online supplemental application and submit $50 application fee. Letter of recommendation from a premedical or prehealth committee, or two letters from science professors. Letter of recommenda-tion from a non-related osteopathic physician.
MCAT
Oldest MCAT considered: No older than 3 years Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Additional Comments: Competitive applicants typically have an MCAT score of 25 or above.
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes Interfolio: Yes Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice
Applicants will be requested to submit the nec-essary matriculation documents, including the deposit, according to the following schedule:
•    Those accepted October 1 through January 31 will have 30 days
 
•    Those accepted February 1 through April 30 will have 14 days
 
•    Those accepted after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit
 
•    Earliest acceptance date: 8-2-2010
 
•    Latest acceptance date: 7-25-2011; Until class is filled
 
•    Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
 
30 days
 
•    Requests for deferred entrance considered: No
Financial Information

Early Decision Program (EDP)
LECOM does not have EDP for notifying candi-dates on early admissions.
COM Interview Format
LECOM uses a rolling admissions cycle and schedules applicant interviews October through April of the application year. Applicants are invited to campus for individual interviews held with basic science faculty, clinical faculty and administrators. Applicants receive information about the cur-ricular pathways available at LECOM, financial aid resources and procedures, research opportunities, clinical rotations sites, and internship/residency programs affiliated with LECOM. Applicants receive a tour of the facility and have lunch with current first- and second-year students.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
LECOM seeks candidates who exemplify the LECOM mission to prepare students to become competent osteopathic physicians who partner with their patients on the pathway to health and well-being. Applicants should not only demon-strate success in their science courses, but also have proven themselves as well-rounded indi-viduals who have been successful overall in their academic careers. Successful candidates typically have both science and overall grade point aver-ages of 3.4 or above. LECOM recommends that prospective students consider taking advanced coursework, such as biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and/or anatomy. LECOM is also looking for students who meet the ethical and professional standards that the public expects of high-quality health care professionals.
LECOM encourages applicants to learn more about the profession by getting to know an osteopathic physician. Receiving exposure to the osteopathic profession will enhance awareness of the osteopathic medical philosophy. Working with a physician will prepare the applicant for the required admissions interview.


International students (non-U.S. citizens or temporary residents) will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials early to ensure consideration for an interview.
First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data and
therefore may not equal 100%.
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 17%
Black or African American: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 1%
White: 73%
Pacific Islander: 1%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 82% Non-Science Majors: 18% Baccalaureate degree: 94% Graduate degree(s): 12%

Premedical Coursework

Science
Course	Req.	Rec.	Lab	Sem. Hrs
Biology/Zoology	X		X	8
Biochemistry		X		3
Molecular
Biology		X		3
Genetics		X		3
Inorganic
Chemistry	X		X	8
Organic
Chemistry	X		X	8
Physics	X		X	8
Non-Science
Course	Req.	Rec.	Lab	Sem. Hrs
College
English	X			6
Behavioral