Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy

5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Bradenton, FL 34211
Phone: (941) 756-0690 Fax: (941) 782-5730
E-mail: bradenton@lecom.edu  
Description
The continuing demand for new primary care physicians and the rapid growth of Florida led LECOM to open a branch campus between Bradenton and Sarasota. LECOM Bradenton offers an innovative, problem-based learn-ing curriculum for the first two years. LECOM
Bradenton is committed to training physicians to meet the medical needs of the growing and aging population in Florida and surrounding states.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy is to prepare students to become osteopathic physicians and pharmacy practitioners through programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community service in order to enhance the quality of life through improved health for all humanity.
Setting: Bradenton, Florida; Urban
Date Founded: 2004; Private

Accreditation
Branch Campus. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutional Affiliation
LECOM

2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment: 625 Total male: 326
Total female: 299 First-year enrollment: 159 First-year male: 93 First-year female: 76
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,719
Curricular Offerings
LECOM Bradenton provides preclinical curricu-lum with the Problem-Based Learning Pathway (PBL). The small-group approach to medical education offers students the opportunity to learn basic and clinical science by following medical cases of patients.

Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes
LECOM Bradenton offers 3 + 4 and 4 + 4 affilia-tion agreements with select undergraduate col-leges and universities. Visit the LECOM website for a listing of colleges and universities and details about the various programs.
http://www.lecom.edu
DO/MA: No
DO/MS: No
DO/MPH: Yes
LECOM Bradenton offers a special joint degree program in affiliation with the University of
South Florida, leading to the DO/MPH degree.
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: No

Special Programs
•    Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clini-cal training in the third and fourth year.
 
•    Opportunities exist for student mentoring and other community service.
 
•    Master of Public Health special joint degree program with the University of South Florida.
 
•    Master of Science in Medical Education trains physician educators.
 
•    International Medicine Programs: International clinical externships and rotations.

Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Dates: 9-7-2011
Tuition: $13,000
Application Deadline: 8-1-2011 Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Undergrad-
uate degree from a regionally accredited college/ university.
The LECOM Health Sciences Post-baccalaureate Program is offered on the Erie Campus and offers coursework designed to enhance the credentials of students interested in applying to the Bradenton Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program.
Summer program(s): No

Facilities
•    The campus is located in Lakewood Ranch, a master-planned community that is one of the fastest growing regions of the country. The College designed a building where each and every detail lends itself to the mission of teach-ing students how to care for patients.
 
•    Two lecture halls use smart classroom technol-ogy and each has 210 seats. The 24 smaller classrooms provide ideal environments for the small-group, Problem-based Learning meet-ings. A multipurpose lab offers state-of-the art teaching equipment for anatomy and basic science study.
Residence
LECOM Bradenton does not offer residences or housing for students. LECOM Bradenton assists students in securing appropriate housing within a close commute to campus.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
*For best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 7-26-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible: Yes
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required: Yes
Sent to: All Applicants
URL: www.lecom.edu
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Fee waiver available: No
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-1-2011

Supplemental Application Requirements
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accred-ited college or university. Competitive applicants typically have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above; MCAT Medical College Admissions Test is required. MCAT scores older than three years are not accepted. Online supplemental application and $50 fee. Letters of recommendation from a premedical or prehealth committee, or two letters from science professors. Letter of recommenda-tion from a non-related osteopathic physician.

MCAT
Oldest MCAT considered: No older than 3 years Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Additional Comments: Competitive applicants typically have an MCAT score of 25 or above.
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes Interfolio: Yes Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice
Applicants will be requested to submit the nec-essary matriculation documents, including the deposit, according to the following schedule:
•    Those accepted October 1 through January 31 will have 30 days
 
•    Those accepted February 1 through April 30 will have 14 days
 
•    Those accepted after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit
 
•    Earliest acceptance date: 8-2-2010
 
•    Latest acceptance date: 7-25-2011; Until class is filled
 
•    Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
 
30 days
 
•    Requests for deferred entrance considered: No
Early Decision Program (EDP)
LECOM Bradenton does not have EDP for notifying candidates on early admissions.
Financial Information

COM Interview Format
LECOM Bradenton uses a rolling admissions cycle and schedules applicant interviews October through April of the application year. Applicants are invited to campus for individual interviews held with basic science faculty, clinical faculty and/or administrators. Applicants receive information on the problem-based learning curriculum, financial aid resources and proce-dures, research opportunities, clinical rotation sites and internship/residency programs affili-ated with LECOM. Applicants receive a tour of the facility and meet with current 1st and 2nd year students.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
LECOM seeks candidates who exemplify the LECOM mission to prepare students to become competent osteopathic physicians who partner with their patients on the pathway to health and well-being. Applicants should not only demon-strate success in their science courses, but also have proven themselves as well-rounded indi-viduals who have been successful overall in their academic careers. Successful candidates typically have both science and overall grade point aver-ages of 3.4 or above. LECOM recommends that prospective students consider taking advanced coursework, such as biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and/or anatomy. LECOM is also looking for students who meet the ethical and professional standards that the public expects of high-quality health care professionals.
LECOM encourages applicants to learn more about the profession by getting to know an osteopathic physician. Receiving exposure to the osteopathic profession will enhance awareness of osteopathic medical philosophy. Working with a physician will prepare the applicant for the required admissions interview.
International students (non-U.S. citizens or temporary residents) will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials early to ensure consideration for an interview.

First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data and
therefore may not equal 100%.
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 14%
Black or African American: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 3%
White: 77%
Pacific Islander: 4%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 79% Non-Science Majors: 21% Baccalaureate degree: 89% Graduate degree(s): 11%

Premedical Coursework

Science
Course	Req.	Rec.	Lab	Sem. Hrs
Biology/Zoology	X		X	8
Biochemistry		X		3
Molecular
Biology		X		3
Genetics		X		3
Inorganic
Chemistry	X		X	8
Organic
Chemistry	X		X	8
Physics	X		X	8
Non-Science
Course	Req.	Rec.	Lab	Sem. Hrs
College
English	X			6
Behavioral
Sciences	X			6
Humanities		X		6
Math/Statistics		X		3