Pre-Osteopathic Medicine LECOM

This is an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) and is provisional. Phase I consists of pursuing any La Roche University major, and completing the required LECOM prerequisite courses.

To successfully enter this program, the following conditions must be met:

• SAT/ACT scores are strongly recommended but not required to apply
• High School GPA>=3.5 on a 4.0 scale, unweighted
• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Must apply to LECOM prior to start of 3rd year for 4+4 track.

To successfully enter Phase II, the following pre-requisites (in conjunction with the requirements of another LRU major) are required:

• 46 credits (34 Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and 12 Humanities in English and Behavioral Science).
• No grade lower than a C allowed in the courses listed
• No CLEP or P/F credits allowed
• AP scores of 4 or 5 may be accepted for English and Behavioral science courses.
• Minimum course load of 14 credits must be taken per semester and semester GPA>=3.0 to remain in program
• Minimum overall GPA>=3.4 and minimum science GPA>=3.3
• Students enrolled in the EAP may be exempt from taking the MCAT.
• Shadowing a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is highly recommended

In addition, students must attend a minimum of 2 consecutive years at LRU. All students completing Phase I must be approved by the Pre-Professional faculty committee to enter Phase II. There are only 5 seats available each year. LECOM has 2 campuses for Phase II: Erie, PA