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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a US DO program in Erie, PA that takes 2027-entry applications through AACOMAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 504 (range 497–510), a median GPA of 3.55, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 637. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027.

Location
Erie, PA, United States
Established
1992
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) was founded in 1992, and is now one of the largest medical schools in the United States by enrollment. It runs campuses in Erie and Greensburg (Seton Hill) in Pennsylvania, Elmira in New York, and Bradenton and Jacksonville in Florida.

The school is known for its self-directed independent study (SIS) curriculum track, an alternative to traditional lecture-based learning. It is also known for its strong focus on primary care training in underserved communities.

What makes Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) different

Applications via AACOMAS. LECOM is the largest DO school by total enrollment in the US. Its multiple curriculum track options (PBL, SIS, traditional lecture) give students genuine choice in learning modality. The school has strict dress and conduct codes that distinguish it from other DO programs.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) course & teaching

Traditional curriculum. 4-year DO curriculum. LECOM offers multiple curriculum tracks: PBL (problem-based learning), SIS (self-directed independent study), and the traditional lecture pathway. Students choose their track before matriculation. OMM integrated throughout. Clinical rotations in Years 3–4 at affiliated hospitals across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) research strengths

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is strong in these research areas:

  • Primary care
  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Diabetes management

How the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one interview

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) intake

One of the largest intakes of any US medical school: approximately 500+ students per year across all campuses.

Where Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1992 and is based in Erie, PA.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentistry
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Entry requirements

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at a glance

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)504 · 3.55 (MCAT range 497–510)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size637
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeOne of the largest intakes of any US medical school: approximately 500+ students per year across all campuses
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. AACOMAS application. CASPer is not required. LECOM has a distinctive professional dress code and code of conduct policy — applicants should research this before applying. Healthcare experience with DO physicians strongly recommended.
MCAT median504 (range 497–510)
GPA median3.55 overall / 3.50 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size637
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisProfessionalism, healthcare experience, osteopathic philosophy, DO shadowing.
NotesMCAT/GPA hedged estimates from publicly available LECOM and AACOMAS data. Large class size affects acceptance rate calculation.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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Interview

How Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) interviews applicants

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one interview
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated, given large class size).
Tutor insight
Research LECOM's professional conduct expectations carefully before applying — the strict dress code and behavior expectations are a significant cultural feature. The SIS track suits students who are highly self-motivated and prefer independent study over lectures. LECOM's lower median MCAT/GPA relative to other DO schools makes it a more accessible pathway, but its large class size and conduct requirements mean student experience is distinctive.
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Where Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)'s figures come from

Checked against Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's own website on 15 August 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — frequently asked questions

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) matriculants have a median MCAT of 504. The middle range of matriculants is 497–510. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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