Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine At Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

This program is an early acceptance pathway for qualified Stonehill students into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine campus of their choice and its associated clinical training sites. Students follow either a 3+4 pathway or a 4+4 pathway.

In the 3+4 pathway, Stonehill students spend three years at Stonehill and then four years at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Credits earned on successful completion of the first year of medical school transfer back to Stonehill to satisfy final graduation requirements. In the 4+4 pathway, students matriculate at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine after graduating from Stonehill.

• Third-year students (juniors) or fourth-year students (graduating seniors)
• Completion of undergraduate courses required by Stonehill College
• Completion of Stonehill’s courses required by LECOM: 2 semesters of English (1 writing-intensive course); 2 semesters of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, religious studies, etc.); 2 semesters of Biology with Lab; 2 semesters of General/ Inorganic Chemistry with Lab; 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry with Lab; 2 semesters of Physics with Lab
• Cumulative Science GPA and cumulative overall GPA of 3.00 or higher at the end of each semester at Stonehill
• Anticipated successful completion of bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College by May of senior year
• Submission of all application materials by the LECOM deadline
• Notify Stonehill’s Pre-Health Professions Advisor, Andrew Leahy, prior to applying online through AACOMAS by April 1 of year of matriculation
• MCAT score(s) from the previous three years must be submitted
• Must be taken by January 31 of year of planned matriculation
• Typically, an MCAT score of 24 (old MCAT) or 495 (new MCAT) or greater is needed for an interview
• If no MCAT or MCAT score is less than < 495, applicant may choose to submit SAT (math & critical reading) or ACT score for consideration
• Complete LECOM Supplemental online application by April 1 of year of matriculation