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LECOM Again Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2026 Rankings
ERIE, PA –– Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s...
Read StoryLECOM Expands Regional Campuses to the American Heartland
Festus, Missouri, home of Mercy Hospital Jefferson, marks the first Midwest location for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ...
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LECOM Scholars Probe Targeting Signaling Cascades by Bioactive Phytocompounds in Osteosarcoma
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) proudly recognizes the publication of a significant scholarly review entitled, Targeting Signaling Cascades by Bioactive Phytocompo...
Colonial Family Pharmacy Expands Access to Care with New Albion Location
LECOM Health continues to strengthen its commitment to community-centered healthcare with the opening of a new Colonial Family Pharmacy location in Albion, Pennsylvania. On June 10, ...
LECOM Pulse Spotlight: Proteomic Applications in Virology
The Pulse is pleased to highlight the work of Dr. Timothy Daniel Veenstra, a globally recognized leader in Proteomics whose research has significantly advanced our understanding of vira...
A Legacy of Service: John and Kristin Malady Establish New Scholarship to Support Future LECOM Scholars
LECOM has long been shaped by individuals whose commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. Among these champions of osteopathic medicine stand John and Kristin Malady - s...
LECOM at Jacksonville University Opens, Expanding Access to Medical Education in Northeast Florida
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Jacksonville University (JU) celebrate the official ribbon cutting of LECOM at Jacksonville University, marking a significant miles...
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Why Problem-Based Learning Works: Preparing Students for Medicine the Way Medicine Is Practiced
Article by: David M. Duriancik, Ph.D. Key Takeaways Problem-Based Learning is challenging, but it is absolutely manageable for motivated students. PBL teaches students how to...
What the Directed Study Pathway Is Like at LECOM
The Directed Study Pathway is built for students who prefer independence but still want structure, accountability, and faculty support. At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, ...
What Problem-Based Learning Is Like in Medical School
Problem-Based Learning, often called PBL, represents a different way of approaching medical education. Rather than relying primarily on lectures, students learn through guided clinical ...
What the Lecture Discussion Pathway Is Like at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical School
When students ask what medical school is really like, many are asking a more specific question than they realize. They are asking what their days will look like, how learning will be de...
How Medical School Learning Pathways Work at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Choosing a medical school is not only about where you are accepted. It is about how you will learn, how you will spend your days, and how well the educational environment supports your ...