Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)- Bradenton is offering appointments on Thursday, September 27th 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.
If you are unable to schedule an appointment, Ms. Horne will also be presenting to Pre-SOMA on Wednesday, September 26th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union, room 221.
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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