Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)- Bradenton is offering appointments on Wednesday, October 25th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with UCF students to answer any questions in regard to all of the programs offered, including admissions and LECOM's unique student-centered pathways. Students who sign up for appointments will be meeting with Debra Horne, Admissions Recruiter.
As a leader in medical education, LECOM offers innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and dental medicine. From campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa. and Bradenton, Fla., LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of health care professionals.
College of Osteopathic Medicine
- LECOM has grown to become the nation’s largest medical college with campuses in Erie, Greensburg and Bradenton.
- LECOM offers a quality medical education at an affordable price with one of the lowest, private medical college tuitions.
- LECOM is a leader in innovative, student-centered medical education with five learning pathways leading to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree – Lecture Discussion, Problem-Based Learning, Directed Study and two three-year pathways: the Primary Care Scholars and the Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway.
- The majority of LECOM graduates become Primary Care Physicians (family physicians, internal medicine, pediatrics or OB-GYN). US News & World Report ranks LECOM in the top five medical colleges for graduating primary care physicians.
- The LECOM Research Collective provides opportunities for faculty and student-assisted research.
School of Pharmacy
- The School of Pharmacy opened to prepare pharmacists as members of a changing health care environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
- LECOM Erie offers the year-round, three-year curriculum, while LECOM Bradenton has a four-year program.
- LECOM School of Pharmacy Alumni are working in a variety of positions at retail and community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and physician offices.
School of Dental Medicine
- The School of dental medicine offers a patient-centered curriculum to train dentists to improve the health of their patients through preventive care.
- Curriculum is modeled on Problem-Based Learning through small-group, case-based study for basic sciences.
- Students receive early simulation and basic patient care clinical learning experiences and progress to community-based, primary care clinic experience in urban areas with the greatest need for dental care.
School of Graduate Studies
- The School of Graduate Studies now offers a Master of Health Services Administration degree to prepare administrators to meet the growing demands of medical services.
- Additional graduate degrees include:
- The Master of Science in Medical Education prepares physicians, pharmacists and dentists to become better clinical instructors in teaching hospitals, clinics and colleges.
- LECOM also offers a one-year Health Sciences Post Baccalaureate certificate and a two-year Master of Science Degree to prepare candidates for advanced medical science study, research and health career degrees.
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