LECOM School of Pharmacy at Lake Erie
Erie, PA
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about problem-solving in pharmacy, handling conflicts with coworkers or classmates, demonstrating leadership skills in group settings, addressing challenges in the pharmacy profession, explaining motivations for pursuing pharmacy, and dealing with stress. Some responses suggest the interviews may have been in an MMI format, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to mentions of 'MMI,' 'Multiple Mini Interview,' or 'non-disclosure.'
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Describe a time someone was displeased with you and what did you do?
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Problem in pharmacy?
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Where in pharmacy do you want to work and why
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How do you know you can handle a 3 year accelerated pharmacy program?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Lake Erie discussed various topics including personal characteristics, ethical scenarios, career goals, and problem-solving in pharmacy. While the responses varied, there were mentions of generic questions like self-introduction, leadership abilities, academic challenges, and addressing issues in the field. Please note that some respondents may have experienced an MMI format interview and could have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement based on references to 'MMI' or 'Multiple Mini Interview' in their responses.
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What is something weird about yourself
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What is the role of a pharmacist?
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A doctor prescribes a medication at a toxic dose. What do you do?
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Where do you see yourself after graduation?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at LECOM School of Pharmacy at Lake Erie discussed various scenarios such as handling toxic medication doses, resolving conflicts, identifying major pharmacy problems, and describing personal attributes like leadership abilities. Some responses also indicated questions related to patient care contributions, personal strengths and weaknesses, and experiences with conflicts in academic or group settings, with no specific mention of an MMI format or nondisclosure agreement.
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Describe a time someone was displeased with you and what did you do?
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If a doctor prescribes a medication to a patient and the patient brings the prescription in for you to fill and you noticed that the RX is a toxic dose, what would you do?
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What are some current issues in healthcare and given that answer how can we resolve that issue?
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A doctor prescribes a medication toxic to a patient, what do you do?
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What's the biggest problem in pharmacy & how would you fix it?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Erie International Airport (ERI)
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TPA
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SRQ
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Niagara Falls
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Erie, PA
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ERI
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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The Wyndham? Not sure how it was spelled - really nice hotel
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Spring hill Suits by Marriot
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Sleep Inn
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Quality Inn
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Motel 6 Bradenton
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as the Student Doctor Network (SDN), engaging in mock interviews with family or friends, and reviewing common interview questions. They also emphasized the importance of researching the school's website for information and questions to ask during the interview.
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SDN
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SDN, top 100 interview questions, and mock interviews.
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student doctor network
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SDN and family
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SDN, mock interviews with family
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the staff and students, the well-organized interview day, the clear and unbiased information provided about the program and facilities, the professionalism displayed, the short duration of the program, and the new and well-maintained facilities. They also appreciated the location, the diversity, the friendliness of the staff, and the ease of communication during the interview process.
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The staff was incredibly kind and relaxed
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Tuition cost
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The friendliness of the students and admissions coordinator.
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The organization of the interview day was well planned. Everything was conducted according to schedule.
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It was a group interview but we did not have to answer every question.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with LECOM's scattered and outdated facilities, strict policies such as no food or water in classrooms, and the intimidating interview experience. They also mentioned concerns about limited experiential hours, lack of enthusiasm from interviewers and students, and the isolated location of Erie. Suggestions include improving facilities, making the interview process more engaging, and addressing concerns about policies and experiential opportunities.
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nothing
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Admission staff and Airport-like security!!
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The fact that LECOM's buildings are scattered all over Erie, so when you pull up to the front of the pharmacy one, you find yourself wondering if you're really at the correct place because all you see is one decrepit looking building. Upon entrance, you have to walk through a metal detector...which makes me wonder if that's really necessary (is the city not safe?) Everything you'll need is in the building (library, food, classes etc.), which is a plus to stay away from the snow, but there's also not a lot of natural lighting coming in. (made me feel claustrophobic). Electronic textbooks are provided with your tuition BUT apparently, you won't be able to keep them forever. It's also true that they have a strict business casual uniform policy and no food and water in the classroom policy. The majority of the exams are online too so if your laptop randomly malfunctions on test day, you're screwed.
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Perhaps, b/c the interview occurred near the end of the application cycle, the interviewers I had seemed like they were bored. One was yawning in the middle of the interview. The students didn't seem very euthusiastic about the school when they were doing the tour.
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One of the two people interviewing us acted very bored the entire time and did not seem to think any of our answers were good enough, even had a somewhat heated debate with one of the others being interviewed
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known more about the interview process, including the types of questions that would be asked and the format of the interview. Additionally, some applicants mentioned wanting more information about the location and logistics of the school, such as the ease of transportation and the size of the airport.
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The essay questions
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You DON'T need to wear snowshoes or a snow jacket, even if there was a just a snowstorm a few days ago because they clear up the snow really fast from the school's walkway.
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Nothing. The agenda was sent to me ahead of the interview so i know what to expect for the day. I like knowing what is ahead so this is perfect.
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Nothing, I felt prepared.
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that it was a group interview
What are your general comments?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants included comments on the interview format (one-on-one vs. group vs. phone interviews), the demeanor of interviewers, the campus facilities and staff friendliness, the overall interview experience, and the desire for more personal, stress-free interactions during interviews. Some applicants highlighted specific concerns regarding certain rules, strictness of the interview, and the location of the school.
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All in all this was a great experience. To be stressed is normal, but the questions are typical.
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The admission staff act like they're in high school! If you have been there, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Also, the security upfront when you enter is ridiculous; it's a school not an airport. Tuition is affordable, that's the good part.
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One of the reasons students may want to attend this school is because of the opportunity to do rotations anywhere but that is NO longer true. In an effort to better monitor the quality of the rotations, the school will only allow rotations within a ~ 200-mile radius of the campus. Also, I asked a couple students why they chose this school. Many said it was either location, a fast way to get a PharmD, or the cheap price. That's pretty much it. Also, there's literally not much to do around here.
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I feel like one-on-one interviews are more intimate and allows an applicant to fully express themself better than a group interview. The applicant who is last to answer the question may get overshadow by the applicant who gets to answer the question first. For certain questions, there is only that much you can say to impress. Also, during one-on-one interviews, the applicant can bring more personal points and aspects of their background to the interviewer without other interviewees hearing about it as well.
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I think it was rude for one of the people who interviewed our group to act like that.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should aim to improve professionalism in their interactions and procedures, specifically by ensuring clear communication about security measures and interview formats, as well as providing better signage for directions. Additionally, they recommended enhancing the organization of group activities during the admissions process.
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Act professional!
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Get rid of the security and the metal detector. If not, give a good reason as to why it's in place. It doesn't give a good first impression.
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I would suggest changing the interview format back to one-on-one instead of the group.
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Although there was a sign for temporary side entrance, it would have been nice to see a sign for "Pharmacy Interview"
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Admissions office was very friendly and quick to respond. About the only thing good about their pro
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