Program Overview
This is a conditionally guaranteed Early Acceptance Program presented in cooperation with
the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Dental Medicine.
LECOM’s School of Dental Medicine is located in Bradenton, Florida. This program is
comprised of two phases. In Phase I, the undergraduate professional program of education
leads to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology (preferred). Alternatively, students who
wish to complete an undergraduate degree at Gannon in another major are required to work
with the Director of Pre-Professional Programs at Gannon to develop a curriculum to meet
the requirements of their chosen major and of the LECOM Dental Program. Completion of
Phase II results in the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) awarded by LECOM.
Students enrolled in this program are conditionally guaranteed an acceptance to LECOM. A
maximum of twenty (20) high school seniors are interviewed by both Gannon and LECOM.
This interview process fulfills LECOM’s interview requirement for admission to medical
school. From this pool of students, a maximum of ten (10) students are accepted to this
program in the senior year of high school. Students are encouraged to complete their
application by the January 15th deadline.
Program Options
- LECOM 4+4 Early Acceptance Dental Program
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.