Anyone with info on LECOM?

[EW5817]

I have an interview at LECOM on 2 DEC. I am trying to find out information on their curriculum. Also, if anyone knows whether the article they give you to read before the interview is always a science journal or other? Any other particulars that you can think of would be helpful as well.

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[Thalamus]

Just had my interview there this week. You should LOVE it!
The article varies--mine was 3/4 page from newspaper citing NEJM, as I looked around, the other's were one page front and back--don't know the content.
Facility is clean, nice, but smaller than others I have seen. However, they have contracted to purchase additional land for expansion. Erie is beautiful and has a lot to offer.
The interview was relaxed (3 people) but inclusive. They really want to know you as a complete person and your thoughts/philosophies on OM.

The student organizations available and the apparent supportive nature of the student body sold me completely. I left knowing that should I be accepted, I will jump at the opportunity to be a LECOM grad and furhtermore, support them post-grad in any endeavor.

 

[Yosh]

I agree 100% with Thalamus....I had my interview there about 1 1/2 weeks ago..I was amazed my the school, the faculty and the students....I had an EXTREMELY positive experience...and would JUMP at the chance to go there...

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[Thalamus]

Hi, E!
I just got back from LECOM.
What a treat! The interview is comfortable, the article depends upon what they hand out that day...mine was 3/4 page, others I saw were 2 pages...go figure.
Staff and students are genuine, informative and friendly.
Erie is small, but impressive.
I'm hoping and praying that I get accepted. Let me know how it goes, and best wishes. Just be yourself and honest.

 

[jbong]

Hey peoples!
I had my interview at LECOM on 11/2. It was very casual, and conversational. They just wanted to get to know me better. They didn't ask one question about my file, but they asked my motivations of becoming a DO, and how much I really knew about Osteopathic Medicine. Facilities were adequate, and the environment was positive. I met a few of the current students and they were extremely nice and supportive. I would be very happy & proud to attend LECOM, and on 11/12, my acceptance was official!
THey do have a dress code:shirt and tie for guys except on OMM day (once a week) and a
mandatory attendance policy. It's a great school.

GOOD LUCK to everyone
Wish you the best!

 

[Yosh]

Congrats Jbong....I interviewed that same week...still waiting to hear....I would love to attend LECOM....
We'll see.....

 

[Dr.Gav]

Personally, I was not impressed with LECOM. Perhaps it was the fact that they called me by the wrong name, even though I had a nametag on. Oh well. Withdrawing wasn't so hard after that.

 

[jdg]

Just offered an interview at LECOM in January. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice or tips for the interview and also what they thought of the school and surrounding area? Thanks for the help.

 

[Nav]

Only thing that I know about the school first hand is that it is very difficult and expensive to get a flight there. You should fly to a nearby city and drive.