Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Program
Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Erie, PA(Erie, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$50,022
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100254
- NRMP Code:
- 2031999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program provides broad experience in fundamental clinical skills, sponsored by our family residency program, with LECOM Medical Center as its primary training site. LECOM Health is an academic health system that is expanding, with an energetic and engaged faculty committed to teaching. Schedules for TY residents provide electives necessary for their categorical program. All residents participate in our osteopathic recognition curriculum to complete a robust clinical experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$50,022
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $232K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.4
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
12.18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.35
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994100254
- NRMP Code:
- 2031999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John J Kalata
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 201
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2031999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Tara Yochim
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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