Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Erie Campus
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Erie Campus
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Quick Facts
| Duration: 3-4 Years | Courses: 54 | Faculty: 63 |
| Est. Applications: 1789 | Acceptance Rate: 17% | Est. Class Size: 307 |
Program Description
LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, year-round curriculum at our Erie, PA campus. Our Accelerated Pathway graduates have gone on to work in various practice areas, ranging from community, hospital, industry, ambulatory care, managed care, academia and many more. We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a four-year on-campus pathway in Bradenton, FL and a three-year on-campus accelerated pathway in Erie, PA.
LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways, as limited by capacity.
For more information about LECOM, please visit http://www.lecom.edu“>www.lecom.edu
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score not Required
- Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
- Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1858 West Grandview Blvd, Erie, Pennsylvania 16415
Acceptance Rate for Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
17%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 17%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 40% | Male: 60% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $27,730 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,125 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A | Average GPA: N/A | Minimum PCAT: N/A |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 54 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 27 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 81 |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
Spring 2019 term
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| Biology w/ Lab | 8 |
| General Chemistry w/lab | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab: 4 Semester Hours Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab OR Biochem w/ Lab: 4 Semester Hours | 8 |
| Math-based Physics OR Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology | 3 |
| English – Prefer: Writing (Technical, Business, or Research) | 6 |
| Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities – Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework. | 9 |
| Total | 54 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | LECOM School of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science professor. The other letter can be from anyone else except a friend, family member or co-worker. See below for suggestions for the second letter of recommendation. All letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS will send the letters to the schools you apply to once they receive them from your recommender. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | Professor of Science |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: | Conditionally Accepted |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | Yes |
| Details: | If the letter follows the institutions procedure |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Conditionally Accepted
Yes |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | The on-site interview will give the applicant an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students, as well as learn more about LECOM and the pharmacy program. While we strongly recommend that a candidate interviews at the campus to which they are applying, accommodations can be made upon special request. Please contact the admissions coordinator for further information at [email protected] . |
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Contact Information
Website: http://www.lecom.edu
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