Program Highlights
- Erie-based physician practices that serve as the clinical wing of LECOM’s Academic Health Center let students achieve their DO degree and progress to graduate medical education residencies all in one location.
- State-of-the-art health and wellness facility with gym and exercise facilities and physicians’ offices in one location.
- 26,000+ sq ft of research facility space.
- On-site training with dental, podiatry, and pharmacy students.
Pre-Health Advisory Program
Interested in medical or health careers? Learn more about Geneseo’s pre-med and pre-health advisory program.
Osteopathic 4+4 with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
A partnership program with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) facilitates early admission and guarantees SUNY Geneseo five spots in each year’s student cohort.
Apply as a High School Student (rising senior year strongly encouraged — only 5 spots per LECOM entry year)
- Eligible majors: A biological or physical science most aligned with LECOM prerequisites — Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (if the major is offered as a BS, students must pursue the BS)
- GPA requirements:
- 3.4 overall, with 3.2 in science courses after 30 credits
- SAT 1240+ or ACT 26+
- High school applicants: unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Application steps:
- Apply as a rising high school senior (before the end of junior year at the latest)
- Apply through the LECOM portal; interview required
- Complete a minimum of 60 credits at Geneseo
- Download the EAP Student Policy Manual from the LECOM application portal
Requirements are subject to change. Confirm current GPA and application requirements with the program’s faculty coordinator or partner institution admissions contact before advising a student.
Partnership Programs
LECOM’s School of Osteopathic Medicine will accept any SUNY Geneseo BS degree accompanied by LECOM prerequisite coursework. The following Geneseo degrees are those most aligned with LECOM’s admission requirements.
Recommended Advanced Coursework
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Physiology
Osteopathic Career Paths
- Academics
- Academics
- Clinical care
- Community service
- Research
Contact Info
Prospective Students
Kevin Reed, Assistant Director of Admissions
Doty Hall 200B
reedk@geneseo.edu
585-245-5435
Current Students
Paula McClure
Early Pre-Professional Advisor (Pre-Health; Pre-Law)
South Hall 302
mcclurep@geneseo.edu
585-245-6570
