The educational philosophy and mission of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine (SPM) is to prepare students for residency training using a holistic approach where podiatric medical students have an understanding of the overall health of patients while specializing in preventing and treating disorders of the foot and ankle. The program curriculum is designed to maximize student learning by integrating various teaching pedagogies, such as traditional lectures, labs, small group discussions, problem-based learning, and evidence-based medicine. All courses are supported by the latest technology. Many courses are taken jointly with the osteopathic medical students. The relationship with the osteopathic program provides the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the virtues of interprofessional practice.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION REQUIRED: NO
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS: YES
- ONE LETTER COMING FROM A PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN WHO CAN DISCUSS THE APPLICANT’S EXPOSURE TO PODIATRIC MEDICINE IS SUGGESTED, THOUGH NOT MANDATORY.
- ONE LETTER MUST BE FROM A SCIENCE PROFESSOR, ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OR ACADEMIC ADVISOR.
SEND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION BY:
LETTERS BY LIAISON: YES
PAPER: NO
INTERFOLIO: NO
MANDITORY ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW: YES
PRE-PODIATRY:
- First year, and being developed
CURRENT STUDENT SERVICES:
- Financial Aid
- Registrar Services
- Academic Advising
- Career Counseling
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Health Services
- Behavioral Health Services
ACTIVE STUDENT ORGINIZATIONS:
- First year, and being developed
- LECOM Student Scholarship Fund awards over $4 million annually to qualifying students.
- Clinical rotations at the nation’s only Osteopathic Academic Health System comprised of its own teaching hospitals, a physician network, and a full continuum of services for older adults, providing students with extensive opportunities for clinical learning.
- LECOM is the nation’s largest medical school by student population and has over 130 faculty members.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
1858 West Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-6641
podiatry@lecom.edu
Students can plan for a rate of increase OF 5% per year. Each podiatric medical college makes every effort to provide accurate, current information. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date information, please visit the college’s financial aid website.
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