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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
If you want to get a head start on your future in health care, Elmira offers an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). You can apply for, interview for, and secure acceptance to medical school during high school or your first two years at Elmira if you meet the admission criteria. Among the benefits of getting accepted into our EAP program is not having to search for a medical school or take the MCAT. And since LECOM’s Elmira campus is located on our campus, the transition to your graduate studies is seamless.
Elmira provides two options for earning your degree in osteopathic medicine. There is an accelerated six-year degree BS/DO Program (2+4) and a traditional BS/DO Program (4+4). Visit our BS/DO page for details about the different tracks and application information.
Our pharmacy degrees have two options. Pharmacy 3+ Track allows you to complete your undergraduate degree in three years at Elmira and your Doctor of Pharmacy in four years at LECOM. Pharmacy 4+ Track allows you to complete your undergraduate degree in the normal four years at Elmira and your Doctor of Pharmacy in four years at LECOM.
For the Dental 4+4 Track, you’ll earn your undergraduate degree in the normal four years at Elmira and complete your Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at LECOM.
Podiatrists are specialists focused on treating feet and ankles, from diabetic wound care to orthopedics to sports injuries. As a profession, podiatrists enjoy a greater amount of work-life balance. Our program offers three track options: a 2+4, 3+4, and 4+4.
For more details about these three different health specialties and their track options, see “Chart Your Path to Your Medical Program” below.
Dentistry Specialty
For the Dental 4+4 track, you’ll complete your undergraduate degree at EC in the normal four years. Provided you maintain the required GPA, achieve a passing score on the Dental Admission Test (DAT), and complete other requirements, you’ll enter LECOM’s Dental program in July following your EC graduation. You’ll complete your Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) work in four years at LECOM.
Medical Specialty
If you decide to go to medical school, you have two track options to choose from.
Pharmacy Specialty
If you decide to specialize in pharmacy, you have two track options to choose from.
Podiatry Specialty
If you decide to go to podiatry school, you have three track options to choose from.
- Accelerated 2+4 track: This six-year accelerated program will reduce the time you spend in college, saving you money and allowing you to start your career more quickly. You’ll spend your first two years at Elmira College (EC) completing your general education requirements and taking courses toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology. In your third year, you’ll complete your BS degree and start your Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) work while dual-enrolled at EC and LECOM. Your final three years will be dedicated to earning your DPM at LECOM.
- 3+4 track: This track will also reduce the time you spend in college, saving you money and allowing you to start your career more quickly. You’ll spend three years at Elmira College (EC) completing the LECOM prerequisites, your general education requirements, and your Biology major requirements toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, graduating from your undergraduate program one year early. The next four years will be dedicated to earning your DPM at LECOM.
- 4+4 track: The traditional 4+4 EAP option means you’ll complete your undergraduate degree at EC in the normal four years. Provided you maintain the required GPA and other requirements, you’ll enter LECOM’s DPM program in July, following your EC graduation. You’ll complete your DPM work in four years at LECOM.
Elmira offers pre-health students many unique learning paths to invest in their future. Interested? See our application requirements below and apply today!
If you know you want to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) and enter an exciting and valuable career, then our Early Acceptance Program with LECOM lets you apply to EC and medical school at the same time. Get the details here.
Preparation is key to having a good interview. Remember: Getting an interview does not mean you’re being admitted to the program. Consider these tips:
