Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Tracks: 4+4
Campuses: Erie, PA; Greensburg, PA; Bradenton, FL
LECOM's four-year osteopathic medicine program leads to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
FSC–LECOM Early Acceptance Program
Through a partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, qualified
Florida Southern students earn provisional early acceptance into a LECOM professional
program before finishing their undergraduate degree.
Secure Your Entrance Into Professional School
LECOM offers Florida Southern students a competitive early-acceptance pathway into four professional programs: medical, dental, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine. Students can apply while still in high school or at any point up until their senior year of college, allowing them to secure a spot and bypass the stress of the traditional application process. Complete the requirements at Florida Southern, and you are guaranteed acceptance into your LECOM program at one of their campuses in Erie or Greensburg, PA, or Bradenton, FL.
With early acceptance, you gain the freedom to fully engage in campus life, pursue leadership opportunities, and deepen your clinical experiences, all while building valuable connections with peers and mentors who share your professional ambitions.
How the Program Works
The Early Acceptance Program has two phases, together called a track:
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Phase I is your undergraduate degree at Florida Southern, four years.
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Phase II is your professional degree at LECOM, typically four years.
The Programs
Wherever you are on your educational journey, three things apply to every pre-health student at Florida Southern.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Tracks: 4+4, accelerated track, and distance learning
Campuses: Erie, PA; Bradenton, FL
LECOM offers a four-year track at Bradenton, a three-year accelerated track at Erie, and a four-year Distance Learning Pathway in which most coursework is completed online. All three lead to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Track: 4+4
Campus: Bradenton, FL
LECOM's four-year dental program at the Bradenton campus leads to a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Track: 4+4
Campus: Erie, PA
LECOM's four-year podiatry program at the Erie campus leads to a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (international students may apply to the Pharmacy program only)
- Does not hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
- Have at least one year remaining as a full-time student at Florida Southern.
If you're entering Florida Southern from high school:
- An SAT score of 1240 or higher (Math and Verbal Reasoning, single exam), or an ACT Composite of 26 or higher (single exam)
- A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
If you're already a Florida Southern undergraduate:
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- A science GPA of 3.1 or higher
How To Apply
The process depends on where you're starting.
- Apply for admission to LECOM. LECOM Early Acceptance Programs
- Apply for admission to Florida Southern. First-Year Admission
- Complete the enrollment form. Once you're provisionally accepted to LECOM and have applied to FSC, you'll be emailed to complete the LECOM/FSC Early Acceptance Program enrollment form.
Enrollment is processed on a rolling basis. Once capacity is reached, you'll be placed on a waiting list.
Accepted students must submit their Florida Southern admissions deposit by April 15 to secure their spot in the program. Students who miss the April 15 release lose their spot.
- Apply directly to LECOM. LECOM Early Acceptance Programs
- Complete the FSC–LECOM Early Acceptance Program application, available from Dr. Nancy Morvillo.
To be considered for acceptance into a LECOM program, you must be enrolled at Florida Southern and have at least one full year remaining before completing your degree.
Is the Early Acceptance Program Right for You?
The Early Acceptance Program isn't the only route into professional school.
If you're pursuing osteopathic medicine and want another option, Florida Southern also has a Guaranteed Interview Program with the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine.
If you're not sure which path fits, talk to a pre-health advisor before you commit to either.
Support for Your Pre-Health Journey
The Early Acceptance Program is just one path. Florida Southern’s Pre-Health Professional Program (P3) is a competitive pre-health program, built around faculty advising and application feedback, designed to support you on your path to professional school.
Get in Touch
The Early Acceptance Program has specific deadlines and requirements, and the earliest one comes before your second year. If you're considering it, start the conversation now.
Nancy Morvillo, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Professor of Biology
- 863.680.6240
- nmorvillo@flsouthern.edu
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