Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program provides comprehensive training in family medicine, with LECOM Medical Center as its primary training site. Residents receive exceptional exposure to a variety of acute and chronic conditions across all age groups in our community-based clinics. LECOM Health is an academic health system that is expanding, with an energetic and engaged faculty committed to teaching. All residents participate in our osteopathic recognition curriculum to complete a robust clinical experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John J Kalata, MS, DO
LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Heal
Primary Program Contact
Linda M Palmer
LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Heal
Locations
LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Heal
Family Medicine Pgm
5515 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509-2603
201 State St
Erie, PA 16550-0001
5515 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509
3243 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 3 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.