Anyone accepted to LECOM Bradenton
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I was recruited by them today at my college and I was told that they are just now starting to accept applications and interview because they had to push back the date. They have to have so much of the campus complete and financed before they can officially open the process. I am not really sure how all of this works but that was what I made of the conversation with the recruiter.
Who was the recruiter?
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I sent you a PM🙂
I interviewed at Erie, PA but expressed interest in the PBL pathway and in going to Bradenton. Two weeks after my interview I got an acceptance letter to LECOM and and also a letter saying that I was accepted into the PBL pathway in Bradenton. I had to return a form stating that I was confirming my acceptance. On that form there was a choice of either confirming the acceptance or declining, which meant that I was requesting the lecture based pathway instead of PBL. I wanted to do PBL and I want to stay in Florida, so it worked out perfect for me.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
I just got acceptance this week for the FL campus as well.
The big issues I have are:
1) If the campus will be complete or not in Sept.
2) Will all the equipment be in place ? will this be a turnkey operation?
3) Is this campus already accredited?
4) What about staffing? The guy in charge of PBL in Erie is supposedly moving to FL to head the new campus, but who else?
Thinking about another post in regards to the new campus in Las Vegas, I now wonder. However, unlike the Vegas school, Bradenton is being built even as we speak ? and you can watch it on the web ? but will they be done in time.
I wish more info would be published.
The big issues I have are:
1) If the campus will be complete or not in Sept.
2) Will all the equipment be in place ? will this be a turnkey operation?
3) Is this campus already accredited?
4) What about staffing? The guy in charge of PBL in Erie is supposedly moving to FL to head the new campus, but who else?
Thinking about another post in regards to the new campus in Las Vegas, I now wonder. However, unlike the Vegas school, Bradenton is being built even as we speak ? and you can watch it on the web ? but will they be done in time.
I wish more info would be published.
How exciting, a new DO school not too far from where I am. Maybe I can be your Emergency Medicine preceptor when I'm done!
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Congrats to all.
Q, DO
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Congrats to all.
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I live in the area and was by it Wednesday (2/17) and they were working feverishly on it. All they really need to start is a big lecture hall and the anatomy and hist. labs. The area around it is really rural.
To those of you accepted to the LECOM Florida branch I would not worry one bit, they will have everything in place. Also, the professors going down there are top notch, and from what I understand the anatomy portion will be with the new plastic molded cadavers (real cadavers dipped in a plastic resin for durability, etc). And one last thing...chosing PBL was the best decison you ever made.
Yeah you guys in FL will get Dr. K...the "high yield man"...HE IS AMAZING!!!
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NEVER thought I would be in this position - I have multiple acceptances and I?m perplexed on how to proceed ? very unlike me! I have already passed on some, but two schools are just driving me crazy.
My first choice, WVSOM, is a school that just plain fits me ? I love everything about it. Well, with the exception of the cost of attendance. The other school, LECOM-Bradenton has a similar curriculum, but it has more experience in PBL, headed by a guy that I hear nothing but great things about ? and it?s a LOT cheaper. But, it is going to be a new campus in FL, so I would go in without the benefit of checking the place out.
I prefer my first choice, and that may be because I?ve had longer time to think about it, but it also was one of those situations of knowing it was a good fit as soon as I walked on campus ? the interview just nailed it. However, after my interview at Lake Erie, after 10? of snow, I liked that place as well, and I think I would very much enjoy and be successful at either school. But the money situation gives me pause, and rightly so. Being an older student, combined with the notion that I really do want to practice in an underserved area (rural I hope), I will not have as much time to make the money back as a younger person would, nor will I be practicing in an area that will make me rich. So that?s my dilemma.
I tend to be somewhat of a loyalist - when I stick I stick, so I need to make the right decision. I?m already searching for real estate in WV, but I have this nagging voice in my mind that will not go away. I?m I a fool for being lead by my emotions? I need to be more pragmatic is what keeps popping up.
Coming from the working world, the issue with a dress-code at LECOM does not bother me, especially after talking with the students. Continuing with the Ben Franklin trick of weighing the pros and cons indicates that the two schools are equal in most respects, but with LECOM winning with perhaps better rotations, and yes, I keep coming back to it - it?s cheaper.
All things equal I think I would go with WV, but they are not equal ? so I don?t know why I have this hesitancy, why I?m not being practical. Perhaps more time will help, but those damn deposits will limit that luxury. Any thoughts, suggestions, advice ? anyone up for a drink?
My first choice, WVSOM, is a school that just plain fits me ? I love everything about it. Well, with the exception of the cost of attendance. The other school, LECOM-Bradenton has a similar curriculum, but it has more experience in PBL, headed by a guy that I hear nothing but great things about ? and it?s a LOT cheaper. But, it is going to be a new campus in FL, so I would go in without the benefit of checking the place out.
I prefer my first choice, and that may be because I?ve had longer time to think about it, but it also was one of those situations of knowing it was a good fit as soon as I walked on campus ? the interview just nailed it. However, after my interview at Lake Erie, after 10? of snow, I liked that place as well, and I think I would very much enjoy and be successful at either school. But the money situation gives me pause, and rightly so. Being an older student, combined with the notion that I really do want to practice in an underserved area (rural I hope), I will not have as much time to make the money back as a younger person would, nor will I be practicing in an area that will make me rich. So that?s my dilemma.
I tend to be somewhat of a loyalist - when I stick I stick, so I need to make the right decision. I?m already searching for real estate in WV, but I have this nagging voice in my mind that will not go away. I?m I a fool for being lead by my emotions? I need to be more pragmatic is what keeps popping up.
Coming from the working world, the issue with a dress-code at LECOM does not bother me, especially after talking with the students. Continuing with the Ben Franklin trick of weighing the pros and cons indicates that the two schools are equal in most respects, but with LECOM winning with perhaps better rotations, and yes, I keep coming back to it - it?s cheaper.
All things equal I think I would go with WV, but they are not equal ? so I don?t know why I have this hesitancy, why I?m not being practical. Perhaps more time will help, but those damn deposits will limit that luxury. Any thoughts, suggestions, advice ? anyone up for a drink?
I'm gonna go out there and visit it. I'm glad for two things: it's PBL and it's in Florida. I really wanted to get out of the midwest for at least some time since that is where I've been my whole life. Yeah, I'm gonna go to Bradenton some time in the next couple of months to visit. I basically have a free ticket since I cancelled my trip to Ft. Lauderdale (for a Nova interview).
Anyways. how do people know about which professors are going down there. Honestly, I still have a slight reservations about that, but I trusted the admissions office when they said that the quality of education at Bradenton is equal to Erie.
Anyways, I am definitely happy about going to Bradenton despite the slight reservations. I'm probably gonna go sometime in March, but am not 100% yet. I'm definitely cool with meeting someone else to check out the place. Oh yeah, are the beaches near to the campus (hope that wasn't a stupid ?)?
Later.
Anyways. how do people know about which professors are going down there. Honestly, I still have a slight reservations about that, but I trusted the admissions office when they said that the quality of education at Bradenton is equal to Erie.
Anyways, I am definitely happy about going to Bradenton despite the slight reservations. I'm probably gonna go sometime in March, but am not 100% yet. I'm definitely cool with meeting someone else to check out the place. Oh yeah, are the beaches near to the campus (hope that wasn't a stupid ?)?
Later.
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It's tough ain't it?!?!? I was in the same situation between WVSOM and KCOM. Both schools spoke to me loudly and both were tugging each arm just as hard. I just hope that I made the right decision in choosing KCOM, but who will ever know? My .02 cents...go and check out the Bradenton area if at all possible to see if you get a feel for it. I'm not sure if I would want to dive into an area that I hadn't seen yet when compared to a school and community that you already got a good feel for. Stick to whatever your gut is telling you!
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Yeah, whoever comes to LECOM Erie after this year will definitely miss out on a lot by not having him for lecture...He is definitely one of my favorite professors!!
You guys at FLECOM (I don't like LECOM-Bradenton 😉 ) are lucky!
At least we (MS1s) had Dr. K for head and neck...I couldn't imagine having someone else...
Take your educational concerns about FLECOM and trash them. Dr K is da man. A little strange but I wouldn't trade his LDP lectures for a million bucks.
Rumors are flying that Dr K is also trying to steal more of our beloved LDP professors - such as Dr's S and M (lol!)
VIVA LA REVOLUCION! we can not let that happen.
Rumors are flying that Dr K is also trying to steal more of our beloved LDP professors - such as Dr's S and M (lol!)
VIVA LA REVOLUCION! we can not let that happen.
Take your educational concerns about FLECOM and trash them. Dr K is da man. A little strange but I wouldn't trade his LDP lectures for a million bucks.
Rumors are flying that Dr K is also trying to steal more of our beloved LDP professors - such as Dr's S and M (lol!)
VIVA LA REVOLUCION! we can not let that happen.
Rumors are flying that Dr K is also trying to steal more of our beloved LDP professors - such as Dr's S and M (lol!)
VIVA LA REVOLUCION! we can not let that happen.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Dr M and S BETTER NOT BE LEAVING US!
At least he is taking Fire Marshall Bill!
At least he is taking Fire Marshall Bill!
lol who is fire marshall bill?
Yeah, LECOM erie would be dead without S&M
Yeah, LECOM erie would be dead without S&M
Fire Marshall Bill aka "the preacher man"
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Fire Marshall Bill - I had never heard that name for him 
Are S&M the new professors who just came to LECOM? I thought the "preacher man" was the S you were talking about at first, but I guess not...
Are S&M the new professors who just came to LECOM? I thought the "preacher man" was the S you were talking about at first, but I guess not...
S and M are a husband and wife team...He teaches biochem and she teaches micro. They are absolutely amazing...2 of the best professors I have ever had. I think this is their first year here...
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Fire Marshall Bill... that is hysterical! To answer a previous question, Dr. K is definitely heading to FLECOM, as he was appointed by the Ferretti's to run the program. He is absolutely wonderful, as is the PBL program. I can't imagine that anyone will regret selecting FLECOM as a program. It's like LECOM with nice weather!!!
Trust me, with the Ferretti's at the helm, the building will be complete by September, or else will feel very sorry for the contractors!!!😉
Trust me, with the Ferretti's at the helm, the building will be complete by September, or else will feel very sorry for the contractors!!!😉
I dont know.....the building in Erie was supposed to be finished BEFORE my MSI year (class of 2005), but it was not finished until the beginning of my MSII year.....An entire year behind schedule.
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I actually think there are areas of the Erie building that aren't completed or are undergoing renovation now. I'm not positive though...
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hello there. i am a current 3rd yr. med student at lecom. i am currently living in the st. pete area doing my clinical rotations. on tuesday march 9 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at the tampa marriott waterside hotel in tampa, florida, LECOM will be giving a presentation about the new branch campus in bradenton. the presentation will give all kinds of useful information about the new school. after the presentation there will be a demonstration about OMM and a question and answer session for prosepective students to ask questions to current LECOM students. I, along with a friend of mine who is also living in florida, and other current LECOM students, will be there to answer questions. i just thought that i would pass this information along. if you would like more information about attending the conference or LECOM in general, feel free to email me. [email protected]
I still don't get who Fire Marshall Bill is (LECOM PROF)...
someone'll have to PM me...
someone'll have to PM me...
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Hey all,
I have put a deposit down for LECOM Bradenton, although I'm still going to keep my options open, as I am on two waiting lists at other DO schools. I'm from St. Petersuburg, FL and currently live in Orlando, FL and attend the Univ. of Central Florida. I recently visited the construction site in Bradenton and was actually impressed with the size of the building. I honestly thought it was going to be this small a** building since it will only serve the PBL students. It's three stories and it looks like they are making a nice man-made lake/potential study area behind the school. I have pictures and will post them soon, I promise. For health-nuts, like myself, there is a fairly new YMCA and sports complex right next door (sauna and pool YAY). Not too far is Univ. of South Florida's New College and The Ringling School of Art. So there are kids that live there for school too. The campus is actually closer to Sarasota, which I can't stress enough...because Bradenton is pretty bleak and I don't think I'll be living there. Sarasota offers all sorts of cool things (beaches, malls, events, etc.). I'm up in air about having a roommate or not. I like things clean and neat and if you are a girl or guy that fits that description I'll most definitely consider it. It would save us $$$.
I have put a deposit down for LECOM Bradenton, although I'm still going to keep my options open, as I am on two waiting lists at other DO schools. I'm from St. Petersuburg, FL and currently live in Orlando, FL and attend the Univ. of Central Florida. I recently visited the construction site in Bradenton and was actually impressed with the size of the building. I honestly thought it was going to be this small a** building since it will only serve the PBL students. It's three stories and it looks like they are making a nice man-made lake/potential study area behind the school. I have pictures and will post them soon, I promise. For health-nuts, like myself, there is a fairly new YMCA and sports complex right next door (sauna and pool YAY). Not too far is Univ. of South Florida's New College and The Ringling School of Art. So there are kids that live there for school too. The campus is actually closer to Sarasota, which I can't stress enough...because Bradenton is pretty bleak and I don't think I'll be living there. Sarasota offers all sorts of cool things (beaches, malls, events, etc.). I'm up in air about having a roommate or not. I like things clean and neat and if you are a girl or guy that fits that description I'll most definitely consider it. It would save us $$$.
Dr. Jonathan Leo, future professor of Anatomy at LECOM-Bradenton is one of the best teachers I have ever had.
He is currently my neuro professor (i'm at western/comp).
So watch out Class of 2008, you have 170 jealous medical students in southern california. =)
he really is awesome. you have a gem coming your way.
He is currently my neuro professor (i'm at western/comp).
So watch out Class of 2008, you have 170 jealous medical students in southern california. =)
he really is awesome. you have a gem coming your way.
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Never heard Dr. S called fire marshal bill that sh** is fun. Without a doubt you lucky mf's will be in good shape with Dr. K and this from COMP.
Three things to not forget to ask Dr. K about: 1) "High Yield Anatomy for the Boards" 2) "Rx for success" 3) "High Yield Embryo for the Boards".
CONGRATULATIONS!!! you guys you'll be fine, relax and study!
and remember "This is HIGH YIELD!"
P.S. Don't be suprised if Dr. K lets the "S" word fly every once in awhile. I'm 2006 PBL now so I've never really had Dr. S but I don't think you'll ever hear him the "S" word fly or any other cuss word for that matter. 👍
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Absolute...Must Know....EXTREMELY High Yield, people! You must listen to me. Only two pbl students failed the boards last year. And do you know why? They wouldn't listen to me! Now go home and memorize this g-d thing, (Referring, of course, to his high yield anatomy handout..)
Ahhh...yes I remember that speech....
Fire Marshall Bill ............ That makes Wally's 8 A.M. lower limb lecture bearable!!!!! 
Why can't they send him down there?? Doesn't Florida need a guy with plastic hair and a GRRRREEEEAAATTTT smile?
Oh my, what a cast of players we have here at LECOM!!!
Why can't they send him down there?? Doesn't Florida need a guy with plastic hair and a GRRRREEEEAAATTTT smile?Oh my, what a cast of players we have here at LECOM!!!
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Does anyone know how many slots are left open at FLECOM? Just curious
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Hmmmmmmmm....there might still be room for me!!!!
I do have to give the credit to my roommate....She thought he looked like Fire Marshall Bill and came up with that idea
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i took step 1 already, and i do not recall very many strictly anatomy questions on the boards. must of the anatomy is mixed in as omm...dermatome levels, nerve levels, muscle intervations, what nerve is injured if the arm can not abduct, etc....
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What's up guys & girls,
I've posted this same message in other threads on LECOM-Bradenton, but I just want to make sure that everyone who may be interested sees it.
I've lived in Btown, as many of us affectionately call Bradenton, for all of my 22 years (apart from time at college 2 hours away in Winter Park/Orlando) and will be attending LECOM-Bradenton in the Fall. I enthusiastically invite anyone with questions about the area to PM me, IM me on AIM (hellobeastieboy), or even call me (I'll give you my phone # if you PM me). I'd love to speak with anyone that will be my classmate or is considering it, so don't be shy! In addition, if you're coming to visit, let me know if you'd like a tour guide
I will give some preliminary info here: LECOM is actually located in an area called Lakewood Ranch. As of right now, it is technically considered Bradenton, but that will eventually change and Lakewood Ranch will become its own town. Lakewood Ranch is a planned community on the eastern edge of Bradenton which has begun booming the past several years. It is still in the process of being fully developed - LECOM is on the northern edge of this development. The area directly around the school is quite undeveloped at the moment. There is a YMCA and a highschool next to it, and other than that it is fields for a mile or so.
A mile down the road is Lakewood Ranch proper - it consists of high-priced homes, two nice apartment complexes, quickly growing shopping areas, and several restaurants. A movie theatre is soon opening, and plans call for basically everything in the book. This is one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
Bradenton and Sarasota proper are 15 minutes west. doc erica called Bradenton "bleak" - I would argue with that, but maybe I'm biased 🙂. The beaches are 20-30 minutes away depending on traffic and driving style. As Dr. Coty said, these beaches are some of the best and most beautiful beaches anywhere. Tampa, with all the offerings of a big city, is 30-40 minutes north.
As for places to live - houses in Lakewood Ranch are prohibitively priced. The two apartment complexes in Lakewood are about $800 for a single, $1000 for a double, and $1200 for a triple (unfurnished, utilities not included). They are quite nice and include all the amenities. They operate at near capacity however. There is plentiful, cheaper housing in Bradenton. I can't really speak for Sarasota.
That's all I will say for now, but I eagerly await questions whether via this forum or old-fashioned telephone. I also have some pictures if anyone is interested. I look forward to meeting everyone in Bradenton in September!! 😀
- Noah
P.S. Another future LECOM student (female) and I are looking for a third roomate with whom to share one of the triples in Lakewood Ranch. At about $1200, it would be about $400 a person. Let me know if anyone is interested!
P.P.S. I go to Rollins in WP - doc erica and DreamJob I've PM'd you.
I've posted this same message in other threads on LECOM-Bradenton, but I just want to make sure that everyone who may be interested sees it.
I've lived in Btown, as many of us affectionately call Bradenton, for all of my 22 years (apart from time at college 2 hours away in Winter Park/Orlando) and will be attending LECOM-Bradenton in the Fall. I enthusiastically invite anyone with questions about the area to PM me, IM me on AIM (hellobeastieboy), or even call me (I'll give you my phone # if you PM me). I'd love to speak with anyone that will be my classmate or is considering it, so don't be shy! In addition, if you're coming to visit, let me know if you'd like a tour guide
I will give some preliminary info here: LECOM is actually located in an area called Lakewood Ranch. As of right now, it is technically considered Bradenton, but that will eventually change and Lakewood Ranch will become its own town. Lakewood Ranch is a planned community on the eastern edge of Bradenton which has begun booming the past several years. It is still in the process of being fully developed - LECOM is on the northern edge of this development. The area directly around the school is quite undeveloped at the moment. There is a YMCA and a highschool next to it, and other than that it is fields for a mile or so.
A mile down the road is Lakewood Ranch proper - it consists of high-priced homes, two nice apartment complexes, quickly growing shopping areas, and several restaurants. A movie theatre is soon opening, and plans call for basically everything in the book. This is one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
Bradenton and Sarasota proper are 15 minutes west. doc erica called Bradenton "bleak" - I would argue with that, but maybe I'm biased 🙂. The beaches are 20-30 minutes away depending on traffic and driving style. As Dr. Coty said, these beaches are some of the best and most beautiful beaches anywhere. Tampa, with all the offerings of a big city, is 30-40 minutes north.
As for places to live - houses in Lakewood Ranch are prohibitively priced. The two apartment complexes in Lakewood are about $800 for a single, $1000 for a double, and $1200 for a triple (unfurnished, utilities not included). They are quite nice and include all the amenities. They operate at near capacity however. There is plentiful, cheaper housing in Bradenton. I can't really speak for Sarasota.
That's all I will say for now, but I eagerly await questions whether via this forum or old-fashioned telephone. I also have some pictures if anyone is interested. I look forward to meeting everyone in Bradenton in September!! 😀
- Noah
P.S. Another future LECOM student (female) and I are looking for a third roomate with whom to share one of the triples in Lakewood Ranch. At about $1200, it would be about $400 a person. Let me know if anyone is interested!
P.P.S. I go to Rollins in WP - doc erica and DreamJob I've PM'd you.
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i am a current 3rd yr student at lecom. this is what i have heard about the board scores for my class, the class of 2005. the pass rate for my class of 1st time test takers was 84%. i believe the national average is 91%. i am not sure how many students took the exam, but out of those students who did, 17 people failed the exam, and out of that 17 only 2 students in the problem based learning program failed. if you recall, the problem based learning program will be offered at LECOM Bradenton. the other 15 students who failed were in my class, the lecture class, and the independent study program. the lecture based learning and independent programs will not be offered at the new school, just the problem based one.
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I am an MSII in PBL at Lecom. I don't know about the LDP stats, but Zorro is completely right about the PBL scores. 38 out of 40 passed the boards on the first try last year. (That's 95%... wow!) Board review for the LDP's will mimic PBL's board review this year, so hopefully LDP will jump up a bit.
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Hey all!
I'm so excited to talk or meet with some of you going to Lecom-Bradenton with me in fall. I've met Aidith and she is going to be my roommate, which I think will work out great. I've also talked with (nice dream), he's a weirdo!! naa I'm only kidding, he cracks me up. Anyone else out there that lives in Orlando or Tampa area, send me a message.
Erica
I'm so excited to talk or meet with some of you going to Lecom-Bradenton with me in fall. I've met Aidith and she is going to be my roommate, which I think will work out great. I've also talked with (nice dream), he's a weirdo!! naa I'm only kidding, he cracks me up. Anyone else out there that lives in Orlando or Tampa area, send me a message.
Erica