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(www.portal.lecom.edu), selecting the Medical 4+4 Program from the drop down menu and listing Gannon University as one of the top three schools you are interested in attending. submit an Early Acceptance Program online application. complete a satisfactory admissions interview with LECOM after receiving an offer of acceptance from Gannon University as a high school senior. receive a provisional letter of acceptance from LECOM.
Gannon University students interested in the 4+4 program must submit an Early Acceptance Program online application no later than June 1st following their sophomore year of study at Gannon University. LECOM Entry Requirements After four years of undergraduate study, the participant is conditionally guaranteed admission to LECOM if the following requirements are satisfied. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cumulative overall GPA of 3.4 or higher* Cumulative science GPA of 3.2 or higher* Cumulative overall and science GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the first year and each subsequent semester* Minimum of a C in all courses required by LECOM Good standing with Gannon University LECOM Academic Index Score of 115 or higher* Minimum MCAT score in the 50th percentile or greater than 500** Shadowing an osteopathic physician is highly recommended but not required Attendance of at least one, but preferably all, annual on-campus day events held for affiliated students at LECOM U.S. citizen or permanent resident Successful criminal background check Meet and agree to LECOM's Health and Technical Standards Application to the LECOM through AACOMAS by November 15th of the year prior to LECOM matriculation LECOM secondary application submitted by January 1st of the year of LECOM matriculation Letters of recommendation and all supporting documentation to be submitted for review by LECOM Any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between Gannon University and LECOM; students accepted to the program will have access to all requirements specified in the agreement through the Director of Pre-Health Programs at Gannon University
*Students not meeting the GPA and AIS requirements must take the MCAT. **Students will be exempt from the MCAT requirement providing they have submitted official documentation of SAT or ACT scores to LECOM, and have taken at least one biochemistry course and one genetics course, earning a grade of C or higher in each. Each academic year, LECOM will admit up to ten (10) students total from Gannon University’s medical affiliation programs. Additional students may be considered on an individual basis and at the discretion of LECOM. Students admitted to this program will forfeit their conditionally guaranteed seat if they apply to any other medical schools.