Your first year at LECOM comes with new challenges, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities to grow.
One of the keys to success? Knowing your support system and using the resources around you.
Congratulations to Pablo Cruz, a first-year pharmacy student who participated in the 2026 Cali ParaAthletics Grand Prix, representing Puerto Rico on September 17th. He received a silver medal in the javelin throw and a bronze medal in the discus throw.
LECOM was recently a sponsor of the Buffalo Sabres Foundation Golf Tournament, which raises money for local organizations and brings together fans, Sabres players, broadcasters, and others for an 18-hole scramble with lunch, prizes, and an auction.
"LECOM Bradenton's PBL curriculum made me a self-directed learner early on, and that habit has never left me."
– Chris James, D.O., Chief Cardiovascular Disease Fellow, PGY-6, Palmetto General Hospital, Miami, Florida
Last summer, I attended the American Pharmacists Association Summer Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C., joining student pharmacists from across the country to advocate for our patients and profession. I’m proud to be a LECOM Distance-Ed student pharmacist. - Alexis Dimetry
Dr. Ronald Torrance II, a LECOM Bradenton alumnus. Dr. Torrance has a passion for teaching and uses tofu to demonstrate ultrasound techniques. The texture of tofu closely mimics soft tissue, providing clear ultrasound images. - Olivia Keller
Before attending LECOM Erie, I was a student at the University of Pittsburgh, and my friends and I had the opportunity to travel to Lima, Peru, with MEDLIFE to help set up mobile medical clinics for underserved communities. - Francesco Cangialosi
LECOM Elmira truly feels like family to me — literally and figuratively. My sister, Dr. Anum Qamar (pictured all the way to the right), is a proud graduate of LECOM Elmira, and following in her footsteps has made this campus especially meaningful to me. - Fazeel Qamar
My LECOM Erie medical education has given me a strong foundation in both medical knowledge and professionalism. It has allowed me to approach challenges and conflicts with confidence and versatility. I feel prepared to excel in rotations and continue to grow. - Malaika Nehal
What more can you say? The White Coat Ceremony is exciting, humbling, and inspiring.
For our students, the sky's the limit - keep soaring!
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Studying at LECOM Bradenton has been an incredible experience. The campus provides us with a calm, coastal environment just minutes from beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine. It has provided the perfect balance between rigorous academics and mental wellness. - Antony Bishay
I enjoy taking breaks from studying to clear my mind with a run. A little movement goes a long way in helping me maintain my focus and balance. Erie has tons of trails and fun places to be outdoors and enjoy the weather! It has inspired me to train for future races! -Pooja Patel
Our DeFuniak Springs dental students represented LECOM School of Dental Medicine recently at the Farmers Market at the Walton County Fairgrounds to answer questions, connect with families, and highlight the high-quality, affordable care provided through LECOM’s dental clinics.
In gratitude and appreciation for first responders everywhere, the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) brought some treats to local agencies on Friday, September 11. The DAR paid tribute to local heroes, including the LECOM Erie Police Department.
Embracing growth, resilience, and the heart behind this calling. This is a journey that’s shaping me into the kind of physician I’ve always dreamed of becoming.
- Lexi Garber, LECOM Bradenton
Congratulations to OMS-III students Betsy Barrueta-Alvarez and Maiya S. Singer, along with Dr. Munir Syed and Dr. Anupam Bishayee, on publishing their research, Cultivating Calm: Gardening as a Nature-Based Intervention to Reduce Anxiety Symptoms in Osteopathic Medical Students.
We were excited to welcome nearly 100 of our affiliate students to the LECOM Bradenton campus! 🎓
These future LECOM students had the opportunity to spend time on campus and get a glimpse of what’s ahead as they prepare to join us in July 2027.
LECOM Bradenton Dental Medicine students recently went to a nearby homeless shelter and performed 36 dental screenings, provided fluoride applications, and gave oral hygiene instructions.
Service is at the heart of who we are at LECOM, and we’re so proud of our students.