Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the nation’s largest medical school and the only Academic Health Center among the colleges of osteopathic medicine.  With Millcreek Community Hospital and the Clinical Practices of LECOM, the College is the core of an innovative medical education and health care system. This partnership strives to add to the quality of life for our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community. The Health Center has a 218-bed teaching hospital training new physicians and pharmacist in 17 residency and fellowship programs in the region’s largest post-graduate medical training institution.

The College opened one of the top fitness and wellness facilities in the country, built a network of physician offices and has started construction on a senior living center that is introducing a new generation in skilled nursing care for older adults. 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.

The LECOM School of Pharmacy has been chosen for one of the top awards in the 2014 National Consumers League (NCL) Script Your Future (SYF) Medication Adherence Team Challenge.

For helping patients in Erie and in Bradenton, Fla., understand why they should take medications as prescribed, LECOM received the National Team Award and was just one of two pharmacy schools nationally to earn that honor this year. The competition involved nearly 50 schools of pharmacy and other health professions. LECOM announced the awards during press conferences at its campuses in Erie and in Bradenton. - See more here.

LECOM School of Pharmacy

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized the growing national need for pharmacists and opened the School of Pharmacy in 2002. LECOM believes that new trends in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum had complementary goals to the total-person, patient-centered care fostered by osteopathic medicine.

The LECOM School of Pharmacy has structured its classroom and experiential curriculum to prepare future pharmacists to provide patient care that ensures optimal therapeutic outcomes. The mission statement reflects the expectations for future pharmacy professionals.

The desired outcome of the LECOM School of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacy professionals committed to provide high-quality, ethical, and empathetic patient-centered care to serve the needs of a diverse population. Through the integration of the sciences with critical thinking skills and effective communication, we will prepare future pharmacists to be strong patient advocates and leaders in their communities, in professional associations, and in research activities.

The vision of the LECOM School of Pharmacy is to be a nationally recognized leader in the evolution of pharmacy practice through excellence in education, commitment to community health and wellness, and innovative research.

LECOM School of Pharmacy is committed to a culture that equally values a nurturing and supportive environment, collaborative practices, community service, dedication to the profession of pharmacy, diversity, excellence in scholarship and teaching, honesty, integrity, leadership, life-long learning, professionalism, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement, and a student-centered environment.

Doctor of Pharmacy

The LECOM Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree program provides a solid background in patient-centered care and prepares its Pharm.D. graduates to become effective members of the health care team for all areas of practice.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the LECOM School of Pharmacy offers pathway choices:

• Year-round, three-year curriculum in Erie, PA
• Four-year curriculum in Bradenton, FL
• Four-year distance education curriculum

Both curricula offer the same spectrum of didactic courses, credit hours, and experiential education and experiences. The full array of supporting services exists at both campuses. Physical facilities, at each campus, are state-of-the art and of sufficient volume to meet all educational and administrative functions.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program integrates science and hands-on practical experience. The professional program is structured around an outcomes-based curriculum where the integration of basic sciences, pharmacy practice and professional experiences is emphasized. Students are exposed to an early involvement with pharmacy practice experiences that provides valuable learning experiences for their future careers as pharmacists. This also allows a progressive development of students’ professional communication skills, as well as a true appreciation of pharmaceutical care concepts. Strong emphasis is placed on professionalism and life-long learning.

Osteopathic Relationship
LECOM opened the School of Pharmacy to further the college’s mission to prepare the next generation of health care professionals through the whole-person philosophy of osteopathic medicine.

Community Involvement
Since 2006, LECOM students have been recognized each year by the Corporation for National and Community Service through the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The college encourages student involvement and leadership in community service activities. LECOM students continue to demonstrate that “The Community is Our Campus”. The students are actively involved in various community service events, some of which include poison prevention education, health fairs, Relay for Life, and charity walks.

Facilities
The College designed its facilities so that each and every detail lends itself to the mission of teaching students how to care for patients. All LECOM facilities offer the latest instructional technology. Lecture halls have ‘smart classroom’ equipment with wireless and wired computer network connections for student laptops. Classrooms offer multi-media presentations, and in the larger lecture halls, instructors control and illustrate presentations from a computer tablet at the lectern. An online learning management system is available to augment student learning. The LECOM School of Pharmacy curriculum includes laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises, which prepare our students to compound extemporaneous and intravenous preparations. Students also participate in small group sessions to develop application, communication, and other skills needed for the pharmacy profession.

Through innovative, effective coursework and experience, your training to be pharmacist will be complete in order to fill your career in any one of a number of different ways, including:

• Academic Pharmacy
• Hematology/Oncology
• Adult Medicine
• Home Care
• Ambulatory Care
• Hospice
• Cardiology
• Hospital
• Community
• Managed Care Pharmacy
• Consulting Pharmacy
• Pediatrics
• Critical Care
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Government Agencies
• Pharmaceutical Sciences

Your Choice of Campuses in Pennsylvania and Florida

Pharmacy students choose between campuses in Erie, PA and Bradenton, FL. The main campus in Erie overlooks Lake Erie. The West Grandview Boulevard campus is less than a mile from Millcreek Community Hospital and just a few miles away from downtown Erie. Pennsylvania’s fourth largest city is a four-season tourist destination and commercial/industrial hub between Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo.

LECOM Bradenton is just a few miles east of the Florida Gulf Coast and located in Lakewood Ranch, a master-planned community between Sarasota and Bradenton, FL. Tampa is less than an hour north of the campus. LECOM Bradenton is also home to the School of Dental Medicine.

Medical students have a third choice: LECOM at Seton Hill is located on the campus of Seton Hill University. This additional location of LECOM Erie is located among 200 beautiful acres of tree-lined hills in Greensburg, PA. The campus is just 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

LECOM Degrees

Doctor of Pharmacy

• School of Pharmacy Entrance Requirements
• Introduction to School of Pharmacy Financial Aid
• School of Pharmacy Tuition & Fees
• Your Cost of Attending the LECOM Erie School of Pharmacy
• Your Cost of Attending the LECOM Bradenton School of Pharmacy
• Your Cost of Attending the LECOM School of Pharmacy Distance Education Pathway
• School of Pharmacy Accreditation

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• College of Osteopathic Medicine Entrance Requirements
• College of Osteopathic Medicine Accreditation

Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree

• LECOM School of Dental Medicine Entrance Requirements
• LECOM School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation

Health Sciences Post Baccalaureate Program

• Health Sciences Program Leading to the Post Baccalaureate Certificate
• Post-baccalaureate Gainful Employment Disclosure

Master of Science in Medical Education

• LECOM Teaches Physicians to Become Better Teachers
• MS in Medical Education Faculty and Staff

Biomedical Science ProgramLeading to a Master of Science Degree

• Entrance Requirements for the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Degree

Masters in Health Services Administration

• Masters in Health Services Administration
• MHSA Curriculum

LECOM Locations

Erie, Pennsylvania

• LECOM Erie - The Community is Our Campus
• Erie Community
• View LECOM Commercials and Videos

Bradenton, Florida

• A New Era in Medical Education for Southwest Florida.
• Welcome to Florida's Gulf Coast

Greensburg, PA

• LECOM at Seton Hill - Meeting the Health Care Needs of Southwestern Pennsylvania
• Greensburg Community

Thank you for visiting our school profile page. Please visit www.lecom.edu for further information.

School of Pharmacy Email Addresses: for Erie use pharmacy@lecom.edu; for Bradenton use pharmacyfla@lecom.edu.