The Pulse February 2024 by Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

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IN THIS ISSUE

LECOM School of Health Services Administration: LECOM Strengthening Congratulates Healthcare One Allegheny Health Network Co-Chiefs Leader at a Time Page 04 Page 14

LECOM Faculty Member Named to Noteworthy Impact 75 List Page 12

LECOM Spring CME at Peek’n Peak Page 16

John M. Ferretti, D.O. President/CEO Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O. Provost, Senior Vice President, & Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Bresee Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Organizational Culture Rebecca A. DeSimone, Esq. Chief Writer, Editor-in-Chief Isabelle Rinehart Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

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And Now We Welcome the New Year

“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke, poet

There is a clever witticism that explains, “The optimist waits up on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the New Year; while the pessimist waits up on New Year’s Eve to make sure that the old year has left.” Yet, we look forward - for the future offers the possible. For more than three decades, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has enjoyed the gift of a great many new years.

A purpose-driven mission has produced the best in medical education with LECOM physicians, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists healthcare professionals all - bringing their unsurpassed training, commitment, integrity, and community service to the greater environs of our society as a whole. This New Year is a time for us to reflect upon fresh starts and things that are yet to be; to take stock of that which we have endured and overcome; to embrace the meaning in the calling of our lives; and to gather with families and friends and to welcome the hope of a brighter tomorrow. It is most fitting that during this hopeful season, we at LECOM, offer gratitude to those who enrich our lives. We strive also to be the bright and promising light in the lives that, through our care and skills, we may also enrich. As medical professionals, we recognize that all of these blessings, and that life itself, comes not from the hand of man, but from Providence. Indeed, we are blessed with talents to live and to work toward a purpose greater than ourselves. It is the responsibility of our campus leaders to acknowledge our destiny of purpose, to be grateful for our benefits, and humbly to advance a noble calling on a lifelong journey. As we recall our College history at LECOM and as we remember each fresh start, we recognize

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Continued from page 02 that we live in a land of freedoms lost to many in a world hungry for health and for liberty. Especially at this time of year, LECOM is thankful for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who protect these freedoms while forgoing their own desires. As long as they serve - to them, during this new year and always, we recognize that their courage sustains our freedoms, their sacrifice deserves our thanks, and their character fortifies our pride. LECOM extends a sincere welcome back to all of those who are returning to campus and to those studying at various locales. May the promise of a brighter, more hopeful 2024, lead us confidently into the year ahead.

In 2024 Competence, Compassion, Care. We are the Force of a New Age. We are LECOM!

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LECOM School of Health Services Administration: Strengthening Healthcare One Leader at a Time The healthcare needs of an ever increasing, ever transforming populace are vast; and this moment in time is pivotal to build a solid and prepared healthcare foundation. Highly-trained, skilled leaders and administrators are learning to address the needs of the moment at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Health Services Administration in Bradenton, Florida. The School, in the vanguard of healthcare education, is imparting indispensable knowledge and inculcating key leadership skills upon its scholars, those necessary to navigate the intricacies of a modern healthcare industry. “The School of Health Services Administration is nestled in the largest medical college in the United States, so it is uniquely positioned to teach the business of healthcare,” noted Dr. Timothy Novak, the Dean of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration. That is only one element among many that sets LECOM apart from traditional healthcare administration degrees. The School of Health Services Administration (SHSA) offers five graduate degree programs that empower students with the expertise to lead and to manage broad ranging health service organizations. These organizations span hospitals, healthcare facilities, public health agencies, pharmacies, private practice multispecialty groups, and senior living centers. “We’re preparing the healthcare leaders of tomorrow, today. Our programs are flexible, essential, and affordable,” affirmed Dr, Novak. Indeed the knowledge that scholars gain from these programs is vital to understanding interprofessional

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Continued from page 04 healthcare systems, planning, implementation of sound fiscal policy, strategic planning, industry compliance, ethics, and responsible governance. Dr. Novak noted that the SHSA at LECOM also is set apart by its scholar-practitioner approach. “One of the things that we say to our students is that ‘it’s not just what you know, it’s what you can do,’” furthered Dr. Novak. Alongside academic rigor, LECOM provides students with the practical skills needed to excel as healthcare administrators in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. The philosophy central to the SHSA is the concept of whole-person wellness. This holistic approach aligns with osteopathic principles that prioritize the well-being of the Mind, Body, and Spirit. It is a philosophy deeply imbued within the LECOM mission. “Honoring osteopathic principles, educational excellence is maintained through an outcome-focused, case-based curriculum with experiential discovery and action research taught through a flexible online learning platform,” elaborated the SHSA leader. The LECOM SHSA takes an interprofessional approach in healthcare, encouraging cross-discipline engagement and collaboration among the fields. Indeed, LECOM is dedicated to promoting integration and collaboration across healthcare sectors, including dentistry, pharmacy, mental health services, and substance abuse prevention. Because the demands of a busy world require flexibility for working professionals, SHSA offers online courses designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. The importance of flexibility cannot be overstated, as it allows talented individuals to pursue advanced degrees while continuing to work full-time. This approach is essential in meeting the growing demand for healthcare services. SHSA also sets itself apart from traditional healthcare administration programs by offering a range of unique specializations. The programs include Biomedical Ethics, Public Health, and Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics, each

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Continued from page 05 addressing critical healthcare specialty areas. Biomedical Ethics delves into key ethical issues in healthcare, such as beginning and end-of- life care, access to care, AI, disparities, patient autonomy, and dignity. Public Health equips students to handle various public health challenges, including pandemics, the impact of poverty upon individuals, nutrition, mental health services, disaster planning , health education, and prevention services. Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics focuses upon understanding the medicinal potential of cannabis and its derivatives, addressing the rapidly evolving and multi-billion dollar cannabis industry. Given the real-time momentum of the healthcare industry, career prospects for LECOM graduates offer vast opportunities. LECOM SHSA programs are designed to produce leaders in the healthcare industry who can adapt to rapidly changing requirements and who can provide exceptional support to healthcare organizations. The SHSA Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.) Program stands at the forefront of preparing scholar-practitioners to address the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging healthcare technologies. The program equips professionals to become innovative leaders and problem solvers who can bridge the gap between theory and practice, addressing complex and multifaceted issues. The LECOM School of Health Services Administration highlights exceptionalism in healthcare education, equipping future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability necessary to excel while traversing a swiftly shifting healthcare landscape. The LECOM School of Health Services Administration is strengthening healthcare one leader at a time as whole-person wellness, flexibility for working professionals, unique specializations, and a focus upon emerging technologies make LECOM the preferred choice for discerning healthcare administrators.

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LECOM Scholar Presents Research at an International Surgery Congress The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) offers enthusiastic congratulations to fourth-year School of Medicine scholar, Aseela Samsam, for her presentation of three posters at the Twentieth Congress of the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery in Seattle, Washington, held from September 5-8, 2023. The Congress was the first in-person meeting in four years, and as the name suggests, the twentieth such gathering. More than 600 attendees from 40 countries exchanged information that included more than 250 topical lectures. Prodigious purpose in the arena of healthcare demands commitment and involvement; it demands an understanding and thorough working knowledge of techniques and medical procedures that save lives. LECOM stalwartly supports the focused scholarship put forth by its students; and Aseela Samsam’s mission to deepen and broaden knowledge in these areas of importance is proudly recognized.

Fourth-year College of Medicine student, Aseela Samsam, stands with presentation.

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LECOM at Seton Hill Scholar Honored Ahmed Nahian, a first-year medical student at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Seton Hill Campus (LECOM at Seton Hill) was named Student Editor of the Year for 2023. The honor was noted in the International Journal of Medical Students, December issue. The Journal, published by the University of Pittsburgh, features Nahian’s work. Noted the Journal: “The editor’s dedication to the Journal and its initiatives and his readiness to contribute at every opportunity are truly praiseworthy.“ LECOM extends hearty congratulations to Ahmed Nahian on his worthy accomplishment. Ahmed Nahian First-Year College Of Medicine Student LECOM at Seton Hill

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LECOM D.O. - D.H.A. Anticipating the Annual Alumnus Finds Career LECOM Student Satisfaction ThroughScholarship Auction Doctoral JourneyGalas: When Dr. Brian Kessler was first graduated from the second Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), twentyfive years ago, little did he know that his journey would eventually lead him to serve as a Medical School Dean helping to train the next generation of physicians at the Campbell School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lillington, North Carolina. During his distinguished career as a family practice physician, Dr. Kessler developed a passion for lifelong education, one which eventually led him to a prominent role in academia. In 2011, he joined Campbell as an Associate Dean, a position that was followed, in 2016, by a five-year appointment as the Dean of DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee. When the opportunity arose in 2021, Dr. Kessler was honored to return to Campbell as Dean. Indeed, he returned to the familiar campus bolstered with a wealth of knowledge gained through acquiring more than twenty years of experience as a practitioner and academician. Shortly after his relocation to Campbell,

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Dr. Kessler became aware of a new Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) Program being developed at the LECOM School of Health Services Administration (SHSA) located in Bradenton, Florida. Because of his prior favorable medical school experience with LECOM and coupled with his desire to learn more about “the business side of healthcare,” Dr. Kessler was accepted into the inaugural cohort of the three-year DHA Program in 2021. The journey to his obtaining a DHA Degree and also to his being graduated with the first cohort in 2023 proved to be a watershed undertaking for Dr. Kessler. During a recent interview, the accomplished graduate noted that the DHA Program emphasizes the development of leadership and management skills; tools that have been invaluable in supporting his role as

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Continued from page 09 an administrator and leader in his academic community. Dr. Kessler noted that, “The DHA Program emphasis upon developing scholarpractitioners has deepened my understanding of healthcare at a systemic level, which is instrumental in my capacity as a Dean.” He added “LECOM has been my academic home for decades, and I am deeply honored to have received my D.O. and DHA Degrees from this respected institution. The journey has been transformative, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to excel, both in clinical practice and in healthcare administration.”

LECOM Alumnus Selected for MACEP Fellowship The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) congratulates Class of 2014 graduate, Joseph Leary, D.O., MPH, a physician at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Cambridge and Everett Hospitals, who has been selected to the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians (MACEP) 2024 Leadership and Advocacy Fellowship Joseph Leary, D.O., M.P.H. Program.

Dr. Kessler also recently made a decision to obtain an additional certification by joining the two-year Master of Science Program in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics at the Dr. Leary, who joined CHA in 2020 while College. “I have always been interested in completing graduate studies at Harvard, is one of learning more about the therapeutic benefits two fellows who will take part in this superlative of cannabinoid medicine,” he stated. “This learning opportunity. emerging field may result in substantial benefit to patients suffering from chronic and The Program seeks to develop future leaders debilitating conditions. Therefore, this will Guests attend LECOM Erie 2022 Auction. in Emergency Medicine, to promote Emergency be one more step along the pathway of my Medicine locally and nationally, and to provide lifelong commitment to learning,” the focused opportunities to attend state legislative and leader affirmed. regulatory meetings and hearings. The LECOM School of Health Services Administration offers four separate Master’s Degrees and one Doctorate Program in the field of Healthcare Administration. More information can be found about LECOM programs at: https://lecom.edu/school-ofhealth-services-administration/

Dr. Leary possesses demonstrable distinguished achievement in his work as he has sought to advance the LECOM tenets of scholarship, education, and service. He has been a vigorous advocate for osteopathic medicine throughout his illustrious career; and his Alma Mater wishes him continued and resounding success.

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LECOM Recognized by Venerable Continued from page 10 Keep in Touch & Organization Keep in Touch & Recently, the Manufacturer and Business Association (MBA) of Erie presented a commemorative plaque to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O. The celebratory homage marks the 30th anniversary of the College.

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Your support of the Your support of the LECOM Student LECOM Student Scholarship FundFund will Scholarship Shawn Netkowicz of the MBA commended Dr. Ferretti for help deserving students will help deserving reaching the important milestone and he expressed gratitude fullfill their dreams to LECOM for its unwavering dedication to the Erie community, students fulfillof highlighting the significant impact that LECOM continues to becoming theirphysicians, dreams of have upon the region. pharmacists, becoming dentists, physicians, Indeed, LECOM has a place in the story of the region and and podiatrists. pharmacists, dentists, in broader communities across the nation. It is a story that endures, but whose end will not be seen by its progeny. and podiatrists. Whether it is to save a life in the balance, or to make the quality https://lecom.edu/alumni of fragile life better, it is the account of a college that became friend, family, and educator. It is a narrative of a vision of a new way to educate, to train, and to provide medical service. It is a chronicle of knowledge that travels into the world to prevent illness, to protect the healthy, to restore the infirm.

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LECOM Faculty Member Named to Noteworthy Impact 75 List Noble virtues define the character of a true leader. Such virtues are central to building and bettering communities; and consistently they have been personified in the many endeavors of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) faculty member, Dr. Teresa HunterPettersen. Dr. Pettersen has been named as one of 75 leaders across Pennsylvania who is making a community impact. The Pennsylvania Impact Awards honors 75 community-engaged Pennsylvanians across many sectors. Individuals on this list must have business or affiliates in the state of Pennsylvania and must demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility. Teresa Hunter-Pettersen, M.D., M.P.A., M.S. The selective list comprises citizens who have served as “an influential difference-maker;” and without question, Dr. Pettersen has achieved that status.

Dr. Pettersen is Associate Professor of Medical Education and LECOM Institutional Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She began teaching at the LECOM Bradenton campus in 2007, and she has served the College for over 18 years in several different capacities. Dr. Pettersen has excelled in promoting inclusivity throughout the whole of LECOM where scholars seek out and learn from the full richness of academic life in the mission of their healthcare education.

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Continued from page 12 Dr. Pettersen also has been involved in Type 2 Diabetes Research, an area that deeply interests her and one that affects a wide-range of society. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biology at St. Joseph’s College, Dr. Pettersen continued her education at La Universidad del Noreste in Tampico, Mexico where she earned her medical degree. She received her Master of Public Administration Degree in Health Service Management at New York University, and subsequently, she received her Master’s in Medical Education from LECOM. Consequential and transformative leaders in society shape the very future of an ever changing world. The pledge to community service, and indeed the willingness to commit oneself to that purposeful objective, is emblematic of LECOM educators and leaders, those such as Dr. Teresa Hunter-Pettersen.

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Student Government Association Donates to Scholarship Fund Late last year, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy Student Government Association Board of Directors presented LECOM President and CEO, John M. Ferretti, D.O. with a $20,000 donation for the Student Scholarship Fund.

John M. Ferretti, D.O., President and CEO of LECOM, stands with members of the LECOM SGA as they present their generous donation.

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LECOM Congratulates Allegheny Health Network Co-Chiefs For more than three decades, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) has remained a solid and steadfast imprimatur of excellence that underscores an educational paradigm undeniably resulting in the resounding success of its scholars. For the first time in LECOM’s multi-decade history, all four Co-Chiefs of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Internal Medicine Residency Program are LECOM scholars. Allegheny Health Network is an integrated system within Highmark Health, with care sites that include hospitals, health and wellness pavilions, and primary and specialty care offices, all committed to improving health and promoting wellness across the Western Pennsylvania region. It is with great pride that LECOM extends sincerest congratulations to Abigail Arrigo, D.O., Alexis Arrigo, D.O, Melina Diaz-Pellot, D.O., and Rachel DiLeo, D.O. as they take their estimable positions

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as Co-Chiefs of the Residency Program at AHN. Indeed, the charge of a Chief Resident is a weighty one, and their responsibilities and duties reflect the culmination of the medical education that they have achieved to date. Their wellspring of knowledge will serve them effectively as their patient-centered mind, body, spirit mission propels them ever forward in the calling of healing. Superlative osteopathic training at LECOM will be reflected in the seemingly boundless proficiencies and through the outstanding and reliable performance of their new charge at AHN. LECOM extends full-throated good wishes and hearty congratulations to this group of medical professionals as they move forward to enlarge, enliven, and enlighten the realm of osteopathic medicine in a new and pivotal role.

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Executive Interviews Highlight LECOM MHSA The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Master’s of Health Services Administration (MHSA) Degree Program offered in Bradenton, Florida celebrated its 10th year in January of 2024. Professor Terri Runo has led the Program since its inception, and recently, she outlined some of the key features of the two-year Program, offered through an online-learning platform. “In the second year of the Program, we require all students to conduct a series of Executive Interviews with leaders at their own local healthcare facilities,” Professor Runo explained. “This opportunity helps scholars gain real-world experience very quickly and provides a better understanding of what it is like to serve in a leadership role,” she noted.

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Jacob Crilley, a dual enrollee in the LECOM Pharmacy and MHSA Programs, explained that, “The ability to sit down with leaders in the industry and to learn from their experiences first-hand has been invaluable. The executive interview series has been greatly advantageous for the start of my pharmacy and healthcare administration careers.” Haley Sorenson, a dual enrollee of the LECOM Medical School and MHSA Programs affirmed, “The Executive Interview process provides a special opportunity for students to immerse themselves in understanding the roles of hospital leaders at every level. Being able to view the process of decision- making from a first-person perspective has given me great insight into the daily workings of healthcare organizations.” Executive Interviews are held in two phases. The first session helps scholars gain a general understanding of the way in which healthcare leaders function through multiple levels of healthcare delivery systems.

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The second phase of the process applies this knowledge to addressing a real-world problem discovered in the course of the interview with practical recommendations using the student’s accumulated knowledge. This approach is consistent with the LECOM philosophy of developing scholar-practitioners who are well-equipped to lead in a challenging modern environment. Many changes in healthcare have abounded in the decade since the Program began. Pressing onward, it is clear that more changes are inevitable, including the arrival of artificial intelligence and machine learning. LECOM always has been an innovator in medical education; and there is little doubt that even as the horizons are transformed by the technological advances of tomorrow, the LECOM MHSA Program will innovate and adapt, continuing the LECOM pledge of excellence and exceptionalism that is its hallmark.

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Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Interest

LECOM Spring CME at Peek’n Peak

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” So said author and statesman, Benjamin Franklin as he described the inexorable value of the pursuit of knowledge. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) advances the wise words articulated by one of America’s Founding Fathers as the College hosts its annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) events. Those interested in participating in the next eagerly awaited event may register now for the LECOM Spring CME to be held February 29 - March 3, 2024 at Peek’n Peak Resort in Clymer, New York. In-Person and Virtual Options are available and registration may be completed easily online at CME.LECOM.edu. The American Osteopathic Association CCME has approved this program for credit in Category 1-A. Many state licensing boards require a minimum of 20 Category 1-A CME credits for license renewal, and these programs supply sufficient credit hours to attain that objective. Primary Care 2024 will focus upon health problems commonly seen in the offices of primary care physicians. LECOM will offer 20 lecture hours presented by the college clinical faculty. This course includes lectures that cover cardiovascular topics, geriatrics, psychiatry, and others. Included in this Conference will be two hours of required opioid education that healthcare providers must take for Pennsylvania state license renewal. Each Spring, physicians from across the nation assemble for the event - the Primary Care CME Conference at Peek’n Peak Conference Center. The event regularly draws knowledgeseeking medical professionals and students to the resort to deepen, broaden, and further develop their understanding of, and proficiencies in, various medical and practice-related areas. The Conferences always are very well organized, with plenty of interaction time for questions to be posed to the presenters.

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Continued from page 16 LECOM is wholly dedicated to the philosophy of osteopathic medicine that entails a comprehensive approach to health care and to the prevention of disease. An integral part of the LECOM mission focuses upon conducting educational activities related to caring for the sick, the injured, the infirm, and the elderly, as well as to the promotion of health. The Continuing Medical Education leadership advances that mission with avidity, and it is committed to providing the resources and facilities necessary to offer medical education opportunities to the physicians of an ever expanding community. Through the CME Department, LECOM provides quality, cost-effective continuing education programs for its local, regional, and graduate physicians. The LECOM Continuing Medical Education Program is proud to use its own faculty and graduates as lecturers. This practice is dually beneficial as it encourages students to attend the programs, thereby enhancing and enlarging their growing educational foundation; and it familiarizes them with one of the ways that they will continue their education as future physicians. LECOM also uses the forum of the CME Conference to thank its valued Preceptors who so willingly and altruistically take on new students in their third and fourth years of medical study. LECOM looks forward to probing the depths of understanding and to furthering the boundaries in the optimal practice of medicine as it continues to offer superbly designed programs and seminars to discerning knowledge-seekers. With this investment in knowledge comes a result that will benefit each participant in the practice of the noble calling of medicine.

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Mark Your Calendars! LECOM Spring CME

March 1-3, 2024

Match Day

March 15, 2024

Elmira Casino Night

March 23, 2024

LECOM Suncoast Classic

April 18-21, 2024

POMA Clinical Assembly

May 1-4, 2024

LECOM Erie, Elmira, Seton Hill Commencement

May 26, 2024

LECOM Bradenton Commencement

June 2, 2024

LECOM Summer CME

July 8-11, 2024

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