Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

What Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine does

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is a private, multi-campus medical education institution founded in 1992 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. It operates as the only Academic Health Center in the osteopathic profession and is described as one of the nation's largest medical colleges. LECOM enrolls students across six schools: the College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), School of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), School of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.), School of Health Services Administration (graduate degrees including MHSA, MSBE, MS Med Ed, MS in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics), and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Educational delivery is built around five distinct student-centered learning pathways for the D.O. program (Lecture-Discussion, Problem-Based Learning, Directed Study, Primary Care Scholars, and Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway), with Problem-Based Learning also offered in Bradenton and Seton Hill locations. LECOM operates four campuses in Erie PA, Greensburg PA (Seton Hill partnership), Bradenton FL, and Elmira NY, plus clinical training integrated through LECOM Health and the Lake Erie Consortium for Osteopathic Medical Training (LECOMT) covering 41 teaching hospitals and office sites across seven states with more than 900 GME positions.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across multi-year professional degree programs (subscription/recurring model), supplemented by clinical service revenue from LECOM Health facilities (Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, dental offices, senior living, visiting nurses, fitness and wellness center), continuing medical education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. Average student debt for recent graduates ranges from approximately $193,000 to $230,000 depending on campus and program, and tuition is not publicly disclosed. The institution uses a hybrid go-to-market model combining enterprise-style admissions outreach, Early Acceptance Program partnerships with undergraduate institutions such as Florida Gulf Coast University, community service engagement, and direct-to-consumer digital marketing. LECOM has graduated more than 18,000 healthcare professionals since 1992 and reports 100% residency placement for the Class of 2025 (618 graduates).

Name

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Legal name

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Website

https://lecom.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, multi-campus medical college operating four U.S. campuses that trains osteopathic physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and podiatrists through six schools, serving more than 18,000 lifetime graduates and integrating clinical training via the LECOMT consortium across 41 hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education (Osteopathic and Allied Health Professional Degrees)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Osteopathic medicine education
• Medical school programs
• Pharmacy education
• Dental medicine programs
• Graduate medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.): Revenue from tuition for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program across multiple campuses (Erie, Greensburg/Seton Hill, Bradenton, Elmira). Students pay tuition across four years of medical education.
2. Tuition - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.): Revenue from Pharm.D. programs offered in 3-year accelerated, 4-year traditional, and 4-year distance education pathways at Erie and Bradenton campuses.
3. Tuition - Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.): Revenue from the 4-year Doctor of Dental Medicine program at the Bradenton campus.
4. Tuition - Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.): Revenue from the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program with two-plus-two curriculum structure and clinical immersion.
5. Graduate and Professional Programs: Revenue from Masters in Healthcare Services Administration (MHSA), Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE), Master of Science in Medical Education, and Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics programs offered primarily through distance education.
6. Clinical Training and Residency Programs: LECOM operates the Lake Erie Consortium for Osteopathic Medical Training (LECOMT) with 41 teaching hospitals/office sites across seven states, offering over 900 internship, residency, and fellowship positions. Tuition is free for residents at LECOM Medical Center.
7. Patient Care Services (LECOM Health): LECOM Health, the osteopathic academic health center, includes a network of physician offices, dental offices, and medical fitness and wellness centers that generate healthcare service revenue.
8. Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program: Revenue from post baccalaureate certificate programs in biomedical science courses designed to improve student credentials prior to entering professional schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private medical college that delivers professional and graduate healthcare education across four campuses, awarding the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.), and graduate degrees (MHSA, MSBE, MS Med Ed, MS MCT, MS Biomedical Sciences). It operates a clinical training consortium (LECOMT) of 41 teaching hospitals across seven states offering over 900 residency positions, and integrates patient care through its LECOM Health academic health center.

Product overview

LECOM is a multi-campus medical education institution offering degree programs across six distinct schools: the College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), School of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), School of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.), School of Health Services Administration (MHSA, MSBE, MS Med Ed, MS MCT), and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The institution operates four campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Bradenton, Florida, and Elmira, New York. Programs feature multiple learning pathway options (Lecture-Discussion, Problem-Based Learning, Directed Study, accelerated formats, distance education) and include clinical training through LECOM Health affiliates and over 900 residency/fellowship positions. The institution also operates supporting facilities including dental clinics, a medical fitness and wellness center, and continuing medical education conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• College of Osteopathic Medicine: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree program with five student-centered learning pathways
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Dental Medicine
• School of Podiatric Medicine
• School of Health Services Administration
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Lake Erie Consortium for Osteopathic Medical Training (LECOMT)
• John M. and Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center

Products and services

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Program A four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree program offered with five student-centered learning pathways: Lecture-Discussion Pathway, Problem-Based Learning Pathway, Directed Study Pathway, Primary Care Scholars Pathway (3-year accelerated), and Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway. Available at campuses in Erie PA, Greensburg PA (Seton Hill), Bradenton FL, and Elmira NY. Designed for prospective medical students pursuing primary care or specialty careers in osteopathic medicine.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% residency placement rate for the Class of 2025 (618 graduates, 612 seeking GME, all placed)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Corning IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025Corning Incorporated and LECOM at Elmira launched the Future Foundations Health Scholarship in October 2025, offering up to $50,000 per year in tuition coverage for two medical students committed to practicing in rural Chemung or Steuben Counties in New York for at least four years. The scholarship targets students pursuing primary care specialties to address healthcare shortages in underserved areas of New York's Southern Tier.
• Rochester Regional HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRochester Regional Health uses its collaboration with LECOM for graduate medical education as a workforce and regional economic development strategy. Medical students complete clinical rotations, enter residency programs, and build careers locally within the Finger Lakes area. This creates a sustainable physician pipeline with benefits including reduced recruitment costs, stronger local economies, and stable healthcare access.
• Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLECOM partners with FGCU through an Early Acceptance Program that offers guaranteed medical school admission to FGCU students meeting specific standards. The first four graduates from this partnership began residencies at Florida medical facilities in radiology, internal medicine, and psychiatry. The program aims to address Florida's healthcare professional shortage by facilitating seamless transitions from undergraduate to medical education.
• Seton Hill UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLECOM at Seton Hill operates as an additional location of LECOM Erie in partnership with Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. The campus offers Problem-Based Learning exclusively for osteopathic medicine students. Students have access to Seton Hill University's facilities and campus community.
• Lake Erie Consortium for Osteopathic Medical Training (LECOMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLECOMT is LECOM's consortium of 41 teaching hospitals and office sites across seven states, offering more than 900 internship, residency, and fellowship positions. LECOM provides tuition discounts for faculty at LECOMT member hospitals and free tuition for residents at LECOM Medical Center.
• LECOM Health AffiliatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLECOM Health is a highly innovative, multifaceted healthcare and education system that includes Millcreek Community Hospital, Medical Associates of Erie, Corry Memorial Hospital, Union City Rural Health Clinic, Senior Living Center, Senior Living Communities, Center for Health and Aging, Nursing and Rehabilitation, Visiting Nurses Association, Medical Fitness and Wellness Center, and LECOM Dental Offices.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Public osteopathic medical college (one of the oldest) operating multiple campuses across Ohio. Comparable to LECOM in osteopathic medicine delivery and GME/consortium model, though public and broader in scope.
• Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine: One of the largest public osteopathic medical colleges in the U.S. with a multi-site, statewide model. Comparable to LECOM's scale and multi-campus approach, though operating within a larger public university.

Direct peers

• Western University of Health Sciences: Private health sciences university offering D.O., D.P.M., Pharm.D., D.D.S., and other health professional degrees across multiple colleges. Comparable to LECOM in its multi-program health professional education model and integrated clinical training approach.
• Touro University: A private health-sciences university system with multiple campuses offering osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and other health professional programs. Comparable to LECOM in operating multiple schools and a distributed, multi-state campus model.
• Des Moines University: Private osteopathic medical and health sciences university offering D.O., D.P.M., and other health professional degrees. Comparable to LECOM in its multi-program, osteopathic-led health sciences education model and similar scale.
• A.T. Still University (ATSU): Private osteopathic health-sciences university operating the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, plus allied health programs. Comparable to LECOM as a multi-campus, mission-driven osteopathic institution with osteopathic heritage.
• Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: The largest medical school in Florida and one of the largest in the U.S., offering D.O. and multiple health professional degrees. Comparable to LECOM's Bradenton campus in Florida market overlap, scale of enrollment, and broad health sciences portfolio.
• Kansas City University (KCU): Private osteopathic medical school with campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri. Comparable to LECOM in osteopathic medicine focus, multi-campus expansion strategy, and physician-shortage mission.
• University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM): Private osteopathic medical school in Maine with additional health professions programs. Comparable to LECOM in private osteopathic medical education and rural/underserved area mission focus.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM): A private, non-profit osteopathic medical college with multiple campuses (Philadelphia and Georgia) and additional schools of pharmacy and psychology. Closest direct competitor to LECOM in osteopathic medical education model, multi-state expansion strategy, and academic health center positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1LECOM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/1LECOM
• Facebookfacebook.com/151550768197313
• Instagraminstagram.com/1lecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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