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Up to five (5) ¾¨Ó㴫ý students per academic year/class can be accepted to the 4+4 College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Acceptance Program, which permits qualified students who complete their undergraduate bachelor of science degree in a biological or physical science (B.S. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Neuroscience) within four years to be directly admitted to medical school to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). Students who successfully complete all program requirements earn their bachelor's degree from ¾¨Ó㴫ý and their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in eight years.

Students can apply to participate in the 4+4 Program either as high school seniors at the same time they are applying to ¾¨Ó㴫ý OR at any time before the completion of their second year at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. The medical school phase of this program may be completed on any of the following LECOM campuses: Erie, PA; Greensburg, PA; Elmira, NY; or Bradenton, FL.

Please Note: SAT or ACT test scores are required for your application to LECOM, though they are not required for your application to ¾¨Ó㴫ý.

 

Qualifications and Application

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High School Seniors

• Apply to ¾¨Ó㴫ý
• Minimum 3.5 HS GPA and minimum 1250 Math + Verbal SAT or 28 ACT Composite
• Interview at LECOM
• See High School Student Timeline for additional information

¾¨Ó㴫ý Students

• by end of second year
• If applying during the first year, a minimum 1250 Math + Verbal SAT or 28 ACT Composite is requried
• If enrolled at ¾¨Ó㴫ý for 1 year, cumulative college GPA 3.4 or higher and cumulative science GPA 3.2 or higher
• Interview at LECOM
• See ¾¨Ó㴫ý Student Timeline for additional information

 

Admission Requirements for the D.O. Program at LECOM

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Students must satisfactorily complete the following criteria at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, prior to enrollment at LECOM:

• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 and science GPA of 3.2
• Earn a minimum of a grade of C in the pre-requisite courses:
• 8 Semester Credit Hours Biology including two labs
• 8 Semester Credit Hours Inorganic/General Chemistry including two labs
• 8 Semester Credit Hours Organic Chemistry including two labs (or 4 semester credit hours of Organic Chemistry and 3 semester hours of Biochemistry)
• 6 Semester Credit Hours of English
• 6 Semester Credit Hours of Behavioral Science
• 4 Semester Credit Hours Physics including a lab
• No pass/fail grading for pre-requisite courses.
• Any AP credited pre-requisite courses must be replaced by appropriate courses
• IB and CLEP credits not acceptable for pre-requisite courses
• No retaking of pre-requisite courses
• Summer pre-requisite courses prohibited unless for scheduling conflicts/necessities
• Up to 2 pre-requisite courses can transfer in; must be replaced by appropriate courses
• With qualifying AIS (based on GPA and SAT/ACT) MCAT not required
• Meet with ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Health Professions Advisor each semester to review status
• Visit with LECOM representative each year
• Attend LECOM On-Campus Affiliate Day
• Successfully complete ¾¨Ó㴫ý degree requirements
• Receive recommendations from ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Medical Professions Advisory Committee (MedPAC) and submit to LECOM
• Receive a recommendation from an osteopathic physician and submit to LECOM
• Shadow an osteopathic physician is recommended
• Submit all required information and forms to LECOM
• Apply (via AACOM) by Nov. 15th of 3rd Year at WC – submit LECOM 2ndary app by Jan 1
• Students in the WC-LECOM Affiliation cannot apply to other medical schools
• Full-time students, US citizens or lawful residents qualify for the Affiliation program
• Affiliates cannot already hold a 4-year undergrad degree
• Students transferring to WC may qualify based on MedPAC and LECOM review
• Background check through LECOM – initiate by January of LECOM matriculation year
• Meet and uphold WC and LECOM character and professionalism standards

In addition to the pre-requisite courses listed above, LECOM strongly recommends students take the following courses at ¾¨Ó㴫ý prior to enrollment at LECOM:

• 4 Semester Credit Hours of Anatomy with lab
• 4 Semester Credit Hours of Physiology
• 4 Semester Credit Hours of Microbiology with lab
• 4 Semester Credit Hours of Anatomy with lab
• 3 Semester Credit Hours of Biochemistry
• 3 Semester Credit Hours of Cell Biology
• 3 Semester Credit Hours of Histology
• 3 Semester Credit Hours of Genetics
• 3 Semester Credit Hours of Immunology

In the event a student does not meet the required GPA while at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, the following actions will be taken:

• Failing to meet minimum GPA for 1 semester - Warning letter
• Any semester with overall or science GPA <3.0 - Withdrawal from program

 

Timeline Summary for High School Seniors

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Timeline Summary for ¾¨Ó㴫ý Students

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For More Information

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Please contact the Health Professions Advisor, Dr. Joshua Corrette-Bennett.