Erie, PA
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $38,685
Tuition (Out of State): $38,685
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 324
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1992
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 503
Average GPA: 3.42
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 36% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 3.2 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as moderately cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel underprepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as less approachable.
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About the School
The largest medical school in the nation, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy mission is to prepare students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians and pharmacy practitioners through programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service to enhance the quality of life through improved health for all humanity. The primary goal of LECOM is to educate students to become physicians practicing within the osteopathic concept. A secondary goal of the College is to educate and develop primary care physicians who will practice in the osteopathic tradition. The College imparts to its students a firm academic background enabling them to pursue advanced training in other fields of osteopathic medicine as well as primary care. The College encourages its students to participate in research to further advance their chosen profession.
Curriculum
LECOM recognizes students unique learning styles by offering four distinct pathways: The traditional Lecture- Discussion Pathway provides a systems approach to medicine; Problem-Based Learning offers mentored small group clinical case-based study; Independent Study allows students to learn a structured pre-clinical curriculum on their own; The Primary Care Scholars Pathway is the only program of its kind in the nation, offering the completion of the DO degree in three years.
Facilities
The college has four fully equipped lecture halls. Each of the two larger amphitheater style classrooms seats more than 250 students and two smaller lecture halls seating 150 students each. All lecture halls have ‘smart classroom’ equipment, with wireless and wired computer network connections for student laptops. In the larger lecture halls, instructors control and illustrate presentations from a computer tablet at the lectern. <br/>
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The study of the body is an important part of becoming a competent health care provider. LECOM teaches gross anatomy in a climate-controlled lab. A modern Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine training lab includes video monitors so students can see close-up demonstrations of OMM techniques. <br/>
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The campus includes a student lounge/cafeteria where a professional food service staff provides breakfast and lunch. Throughout the day, students use the main lounge and the nearby Vora Student Lounge for both individual and group study. <br/>
SDN Insights
Our analysis of LECOM:
Student Loan Burden: $308,292
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at LECOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $308,292. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 85% Nationally
The cost of living at LECOM is lower than 85% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding LECOM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 1858 West Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16509
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