Company Profile
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - School of Dental Medicine
Company Overview
LECOM Health, the only academic health center in the osteopathic profession, is a highly innovative health care and education system that strives to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community. At the core is Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), the nation's largest medical college, with campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Bradenton, Florida, and Elmira, New York. LECOM offers innovative and affordable education through student-centered pathways as it prepares the next generation of physicians, dentists, pharmacists, podiatrists, and health service administrators. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine marked a significant milestone in 2023 with the celebration of the college’s 30th anniversary. During the year-long celebration, LECOM commemorated the last 30 years with special events geared toward highlighting the numerous accomplishments made by the institution as well as the students, faculty, staff and alumni who have played a role in establishing LECOM as an indispensable facilitator of healthcare and wellbeing for everyone.
Company History
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is the nation’s largest medical college and is the only Academic Health Center in the osteopathic profession. Physicians and administrators at the Millcreek Community Hospital saw the growing demand for more physicians and opened LECOM in 1992. With the college and the hospital as the core of a highly innovative medical education system based in Erie, Pa., LECOM has strived to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community. The College brought a new concept in medical fitness and wellness to Erie, built a network of physician offices, and operates several senior living centers that are introducing a new model of health care for older adults. LECOM offers innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, podiatric medicine, and health services administration. From campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa., Bradenton, Fla., and Elmira, NY, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of health care professionals.
Benefits
Highlights for a full time faculty position:
• 40-hour work week, Monday – Friday, 52 weeks/year, with 4 weeks’ paid vacation, 8 paid holidays, and 6 sick days per year
• Comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage
• LECOM provides company-paid life insurance, AD & D, and LTD
• Additional voluntary benefits, including STD, vision, pet insurance, and more - for you and your family
• Annual allowance of up to $2500/five conference days for professional development
• Up to $3000 relocation reimbursement (if indicated)
• Generous 133 1/3% company match on up to 6% employee contributions to your retirement fund, following one year of service
Overall, the benefit package is valued at 30-40% of the annual salary!