Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Location and Contact Information
1858 W Grandview BlvdErie, PA 16509-1025
USA
Main Tel: (814) 866-6641
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, also known as LECOM, is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1992. The first classes were held on August 9, 1993. Joseph J. Namey, D.O. was the founding President of the college. It is a member of the Millcreek Health System. In addition to the main campus, the college has a campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, and branch campuses in Bradenton, Florida, and Greensburg, on the campus of Seton Hill University. LECOM offers an array of master and doctorate degree programs through the following school and college:
- College of Osteopathic Medicine
- School of Pharmacy
LECOM has recognized several student organizations and clubs including the Student Government Association, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Alternative/Integrative Medicine Club, Martial Arts Club, National Community Pharmacists Association, Rho Chi, Muslim Medical Students Association, Orthopedics Club, and Wilderness Medicine Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine and science.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 2 | MedVance Institute-Nashville | Nashville, TN | 404 |
| 3 | University of North Texas Health Science Center | Forth Worth, TX | 1,225 |
| 4 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,378 |
| 5 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester | Worcester, MA | 1,025 |
| 8 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 1,831 |
| 10 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 7,509 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 499 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 50 | 1 |
| Master | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 100 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,300 in 2009-2010 (3,430 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
MEDICINE
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
SCIENCE
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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