Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program provides residents with a comprehensive structured education in inpatient and outpatient settings that enables them to become exceptional psychiatrists. LMC includes the largest psychiatric inpatient facility in the area. Residents gain proficiency in a variety of clinical settings, including work in the public, private and rural sector. Residents work with the entire spectrum of patients: child/adolescents, adults, and elderly. Medical benefits extend to legally married spouses.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Meghan McCarthy, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicin
Primary Program Contact
Victoria Taylor, MBA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicin
Locations
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicin
Psychiatry Pgm
5515 Peach St
Erie, PA 16509-2603
1858 W Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16509
2185 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16506
4118 Briggs Ave
Erie, PA 16546
2104 Zimmerly Rd
Erie, PA 16509
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
Year 1 through Year 4
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.