Pre-Podiatric Medicine Affiliation Programs

4+4 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with Lake Erie College of Medicine

Elizabethtown College has an early assurance agreement for admission to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) for Podiatric Medicine following four years at Elizabethtown College. For this program, the student must be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) at the time of application submission. The student must have a GPA of at least 3.3 in science/math courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.4 by the end of their junior year of college. Students must complete the courses as noted in the catalog. A grade of C or higher must be earned in courses required by LECOM. To participate in this agreement, students must apply directly to LECOM's Early Acceptance Program. For additional information and admissions requirements, contact the Chair of HPAC.

Podiatric Medicine Recommended Courses

Minimum Requirement	Etown Recommended	Typical Semester Taken
Biology (8 hours)	BIO 111 BIO 112* Bio 211*	Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year or Later
Physics (8 hours)	PHYS 101 PHYS 102	Fall, Third Year Spring, Third Year
English (8 hours)	ENG 100 2nd ENG Course	Fall/Spring, First Year Prior to end of third year
Chemistry (two years of chemistry through organic)	CH 105 CH 113* CH 213* CH 242* CH 216* One additional chemistry lab course	Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year Spring, Second Year Spring, Second Year or Later Fall, Third Year or Later
Psychology (4 hours)	PSY 105	Prior to the End of Third Year
Math (4 hours)	MA 251	Anytime

* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent Etown College Catalog for details.

Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian medical school, see either a medical school's website or AAMC / AACOM.