Pre-Dental Affiliation Programs
3+4 or 4+4 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program
High school seniors interested in this program must contact LECOM directly using the inquiry link on the LECOM website. Following the interested student’s LECOM interview, LECOM will notify Elizabethtown College's HPAC and the student that s/he does or does not qualify for a letter of provisional acceptance to the LECOM Doctor of Dental Medicine Program.
Students already at Elizabethtown College (EC) may apply to this program in their first or second year at EC. Contact the Chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for further information regarding this program. Following the interested student’s LECOM interview, LECOM will notify Elizabethtown College's HPAC and the student that s/he does or does not qualify for a letter of provisional acceptance to the LECOM Doctor of Dental Medicine Program.
Dentistry Suggested Coursework
| Minimum Requirement | Etown Recommended | Typical Semester Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (8 hours) |
BIO 111
BIO 112 |
Fall, First Year Spring, Second Year or later |
| English (8 hours) |
ENG 100
2nd ENG Course |
Fall/Spring, First Year Prior to end of third year |
| Chemistry (two years including organic chemistry) |
CH 105
CH 113* CH 213* CH 242* |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year Spring, Second Year |
| Physics (8 hours) |
PHYS 103
PHYS 104* |
Fall, Third Year Spring, Third Year |
* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent Etown College Catalog for details.
Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian dental school you should look at a dental school's website.