Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Statistics and Rankings
EDU
April 29, 2018
Medical School Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors, and procedures used in the admission process. Data appear as originally submitted by this school.
| LECOM seeks students who will excel in academics, clinical care, research and community service. Competetive candidates have GPAs of 3.3 or higher and MCATs of 24 or higher. LECOM requires a D.O. recommendation showing the applicant has awareness of osteopathic medicine. Working with a physician prepares students for the required interview. LECOM sets no limits on out-of-state resident admissions. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Amy Rowe |
| Application fee |
$50 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
No |
| Applications accepted |
June 1 (Begins)
April 1 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
September 1 (Begins)
July 25 (Ends) |
| Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) |
4 |
| Deferred entrance available |
Yes |
| Deposit to hold place in class due |
N/A |
| Early decision plan offered |
No |
| Early decision application period |
N/A |
| Early decision plan notification date |
N/A |
| Starting month (class of 2013-2014) |
July |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.43 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2010 |
| Average MCAT scores |
9.1 MCAT composite score
9.5 biological
8.7 physical sciences
9.1 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology |
humanities |
| English |
mathematics |
| organic chemistry |
behavioral science |
| inorganic (general) chemistry |
demonstration of writing skills |
| physics |
social sciences |
| molecular and cell biology |
general chemistry |
|
Combined Degree Programs
| Combined degree programs offered |
D.O./M.S. |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
Yes |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
7 |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL |
http://www.lecom.edu |
Medical School Academics
Program Offerings
| AIDS |
internal medicine |
| drugs/alcohol abuse |
pediatrics |
| family medicine |
rural medicine |
| geriatrics |
women’s health |
|
Student/Patient Interaction
| How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum? |
Occasionally |
| Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice? |
Yes |
Stress Relief Services Offered
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Services |
| expanded-hour gym access |
| peer counseling |
| professional counseling |
| religious support |
| support groups |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.5:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
921 |
| Part-time faculty |
1,336 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
128 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
138 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
793 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
1,198 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$0.0 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
0 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
0 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
0 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Alta Dermatology Residency Training Program |
Pinnacle Health at Community Osteopathic Hospital |
| Aultman Hospital |
Sacred Heart Health System |
| Clarion Hospital |
Saint Vincent Health Center |
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center |
St. Petersburg General Hospital |
| Cooper Green Mercy Hospital |
The Allegheny General Hospital – Western Pennsylvania Hospital Medical Education Consortium |
| Erie County Medical Center/SUNY at Buffalo |
The Washington Hospital |
| Florida Osteopathic Education Institute (FOEI) |
The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education |
| Forbes Regional Hospital – Western Pennsylvania Hospital Medical Education Consortium |
UHHS Richmond Heights Hospital |
| Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital |
UPMC Hamot |
| Manatee Memorial Hospital |
UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley Campus |
| Marquette General Health System |
UPMC McKeesport |
| Meadville Medical Center |
UPMC St. Margaret |
| Memorial Hospital |
Wellington Regional Medical Center |
| Millcreek Community Hospital |
Westchester General Hospital |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center |
Westview Hospital |
| Northside Hospital and Tampa Bay Heart Institute |
York Hospital |
|
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| LECOM offers student-centered learning pathways at three locations: Erie and Greensburg, PA and Bradenton, FL. LECOM students also choose from traditional lecture-discussion, small group problem-based learning, and directed study curricula. Two pathways the Accelerated Physician Assistant and the Primary Care Scholars provide a condensed three-year track to becoming a physician. |
Medical School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Research |
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
1.7 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.1 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$0.0 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$0.00 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
60 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.6 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.2 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
64.7% – High |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.43 |
| MCAT composite score |
9.1 |
| Acceptance rate |
7.8% – Medium |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.5:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
2,016 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
2,016 |
| In-state students |
34.7% |
| Minority students |
24.7% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
9.5% |
| International students |
0.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
23.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Bonnie Crilley |
| Financial aid phone |
(814) 866-6641 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
| Full-time: $29,673 |
| Required fees |
$850 |
| Room and board |
$11,250 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$164,212 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
86% |
| Students receiving loans |
81% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
27% |
| Students receiving work study |
0% |
Medical School Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2011)
| Graduates admitted to their first-choice residency program |
57.9% |
| Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs |
86.7% |
| Most popular residency and specialty programs (2010 and 2011 classes) |
| anesthesiology |
obstetrics and gynecology |
| emergency medicine |
physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| family practice |
psychiatry |
| internal medicine |
surgery – general |
| neurology |
|
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
64.7% – High |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
32.2% |
