Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Programs
Future physicians, dentists and podiatrists at The University of Toledo have a head start on professional school. The University of Toledo College of Natural Science and Mathematics has partnered with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) on three Early Acceptance Programs. The programs give qualified students provisional early acceptance to LECOM's College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Dental Medicine or School of Podiatric Medicine.
LECOM is the Nation's largest medical college. It offers innovative, affordable and student-centered education in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and podiatric medicine at campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Bradenton, Florida; and Elmira, New York.
Students admitted to the college with a major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, neuroscience or physics can apply. After an interview, qualified students hold a provisional reserved seat in one of LECOM's professional schools.
Why LECOM/UToledo?
A Direct Pathway to Medical, Dental or Podiatry School
Through affiliation with LECOM, qualified students can pursue provisional early acceptance to a LECOM professional program while completing their undergraduate education at UToledo.
Prospective undergraduate students must select an interest in pre-health, pre-med or pre-dental on their application to UToledo in addition to selecting one of the following majors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience or Physics.
LECOM's Early Acceptance Program (EAP) includes pathways in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and podiatric medicine.
Medical Program
High school applicants generally need at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA. College applicants need a 3.40 overall GPA and 3.30 science GPA. Medicine pathways require a 1240 SAT or 26 ACT to apply.
Dental Program
High school applicants generally need at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA. College applicants need a 3.40 overall GPA and 3.30 science GPA. Dental pathways require a 1240 SAT or 26 ACT to apply.
Podiatric Medicine Program
High school applicants generally need at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA; college applicants need a 3.20 overall GPA and 3.00 science GPA.
Prepare at UToledo: Students participating in the UToledo–LECOM Early Acceptance Program are required to pursue one of the following Bachelor of Science degrees at University of Toledo:
Ready to Get Started?
Apply to UToledo and Apply to LECOM Early Acceptance Program
Contact:
Dr. Heather Conti
Associate Dean, Director of NSM Medical and Dental Pathway Partnerships
Heather.Conti@utoledo.edu
419.530.7824