LECOM uses its experience with innovative teaching pathways to ensure that Primary Care Scholars receive the equivalent of four years of academic and clinical education to prepare for post-graduate training.

Following unique courses and learning modules, students complete the first two years of basic science and preclinical education in under 20 months.

They begin clinical training in March of Year 2. Students must complete core competency-based clinical rotations that meet all the educational requirements necessary for primary care medicine. LECOM has introduced new core rotations to continue OMM training and other essential medical skills. A sub-internship introduces students to the hospitals where they will continue their clinical training after graduation.

For a graphic display of the PCSP curriculum and calendar click here.

First Year Courses (August to May)

• Gross Anatomy
• Histology
• Embryology
• Osteopathic Principles and Practice
• Medical Ethics/Spirituality
• Healthcare Management
• History and Physical Examination
• Osteopathic Preceptor Education Project

First Year Modules (August to May)

• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Molecular Genetics
• Immunology
• Integumentary System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Nervous System

Second Year Courses (June of Year 1 to March of Year 2)

• Osteopathic Principles and Practice
• CODA
• Public Health
• Medical Jurisprudence
• Board Review
• Psychiatry
  
• ACLS

Second Year Modules  (June of Year 1 to March of Year 2)

• Cardiology
• Respiratory
• Renal
• Geriatrics
• Human Sexuality
• Pediatrics
• Reproductive System
• Endocrinology

Clinical Rotations (March of Year 2 to October of Year 3)

• Family Medicine
• Clinical Overview
• Pediatrics
• OB/GYN
• Internal Medicine 1
• Internal Medicine 2
• General Surgery
• Medical Selective 1

Clinical Rotations (October of Year 3 to May of Year 3)

• Psychiatry/Comprehensive Review
• OMM/Comprehensive Review
• Medical Selective 2
• Ambulatory Medicine 1
• Ambulatory Medicine 2
• ENT/Ophthalmology
• Emergency Medicine
• Sub-internship

For a graphic display of the PCSP curriculum and calendar click here.