I interviewed at Lecom on the 16th and still haven't heard anything. Should I be worried?
I interviewed at Lecom on the 16th and still haven't heard anything. Should I be worried?
Did you have interview on 02/22? My sister had interview on that day but she hasn't heard anything back yet. Are you from Florida as well?
My sister had her interview on 02/15 with LECOM, and she just got her acceptance letter today.
Which day did your sister actually have her interview? I interviewed on 2/22 but my portal's status is still: "The Admissions Committee has not made a decision on your file. We will notify you as soon as a decision has been made."
Which day did your sister actually have her interview? I interviewed on 2/22 but my portal's status is still: "The Admissions Committee has not made a decision on your file. We will notify you as soon as a decision has been made."
Great!! I will definitely see you there then! Where are you coming in from?
I keep looking at the 3 yr curriculum and boyyyyyyyyy........ 143 hrs in the first 2 years????? Wow...
To those who already attend LECOM -- how do you do it??
Also, is fall/winter one semester or is it actually two semesters??
I am coming from Pittsburgh! Is yours at 945?
I wouldn't assume anything based on the portal status; my portal status was "The Admissions Committee has not made a decision..." even on the day that I received my acceptance letter.
She had her interview on 02/15, and she got her letter on 02/25. I made a mistake and type the date wrong. I had my interview on 2/08 amd got my letter on 02/14. I hope you hear something back from Lecom soon. Good luck to you!
I have a question about intern hours.... Does LECOM Erie provide only 750??? Meaning once a student is done with school, he/she has to find another 750 hrs on his/her own to be able to sit for the NAPLEX?? This was mentioned at the interview and I thought this was a concern only if you stay and practice in PA. So If I graduate from LECOM and want to practice in TX, do I need to find 750 hrs in TX or PA?? Anyone??
You would have to find your own after the initial 750 hrs provided by LECOM
no one has any info on apartments???
You would have to find your own after the initial 750 hrs provided by LECOM
Would I have to do those hours in TX or PA? Or does it even matter??? My understanding is all pharm student in PA have this issue. It is a problem with the state, not with the school necessarily??? Correct??
You would have to find your own after the initial 750 hrs provided by LECOM
Would I have to do those hours in TX or PA? Or does it even matter??? My understanding is all pharm student in PA have this issue. It is a problem with the state, not with the school necessarily??? Correct??
Im not sure...but I heard from this forum that a small part of the last 750hrs would have to be done in PA...then the rest is at your choosing. I was kinda freaked out at the interview and forgot to ask them as well.
You would have to find your own after the initial 750 hrs provided by LECOM
Would I have to do those hours in TX or PA? Or does it even matter??? My understanding is all pharm student in PA have this issue. It is a problem with the state, not with the school necessarily??? Correct??
Check with the board of pharmacy in whatever state you intend to practice. The number of hours needed varies from state to state. In PA, you need 1500 hours, but in other states it's less.
Has anyone interviewed on 2/22 heard anything back yet? It seems like most people that got accepted hear back within 10 business days. I interviewed on that day and still haven't received anything.
Also, did anyone on here get wait-listed after interviewing? If yes, when did LECOM notify you?
According to Dr. Mary Ray,
"You will earn a total of 750 hours through LECOM rotations."
For those confused about intern hours,
I spoke with someone on the phone from Lecom Erie today in order to understand more about accumulating intern hours. We will of course get all of this at orientation but for those who are interested in it now because they are trying to figure out future plans, here you go:
The hours that Lecom provides through their rotations equal more than 750. I couldn't quite hear the number on the phone and didn't want to ask again but I'm pretty sure she said something along the lines of 1700 something. If you want to be licensed and work in PA, then the PA board of pharmacy requires you to work an additional 750 on your own before you can get licensed. I'm a little unsure about this statement based on other discussions so if you want to work in PA, I would call the PA board of pharmacy directly.
If you plan on working in another state then you need to call that state's board of pharmacy and figure out what is required. For example, I want to move back to FL and they don't require any additional intern hours, only a PharmD. So I will do the rotation hours that Lecom provides me (and if I want more for my own experience, that's optional), graduate, take the Naplex, and I'm good to go for Florida.
I hope all of this information is correct. I read whatever I wrote down back to the woman on the phone and she said that I had it right. After reading other discussion boards and websites that have conflicting information, it all seems very confusing. One thing I do know for sure is that we'll all be a lot less confused come August and if you want to practice in a state that doesn't require anything additional but just a PharmD then you don't have to worry too much...except for finding a job. I always feel reassured by my choice of Lecom-Erie when I remind myself about the affordable tuition and that I'm getting out a year early.
Does anyone know if we can do our rotation during the first summer and 3rd academic year in our home state? Or we will have to stay in PA to obtain the hours?
Since all of my hours will be certified for Maryland board of pharmacy, will I need to work for additional hours for PA state license?
For those who plan to go back to your home state to work once you are done with school, do you need to get PA state license? Is it required by Lecom?
I realize that Lecom will only be able to provide us 750 hours through rotation, but I need a total of 1000 hours of rotation to obtain MD state license, will I be able to keep doing rotation to obtain those remainin 250 remaining hours? Or I have to find somewhere else to earn those hours?
Thanks
I want to practice in Texas and according to Texas law, the state where a student graduates has to send the hours to Texas Board of pharmacy. In this case, PA would only send 750 so I would still need an additional 750. So for me, getting out early really doesn't make much sense. But everyone seriosuly considering LECOM should check with the pharmacy board in the state they want to practice regarding this issue. I think this concern should have been clarified at the interview because it is a major thing. 750 hours is close to 5 months of full time work. The 3 yr program quickly becomes 4 yr program.
You are getting more hours than 750 at Lecom but only 750 can go towards a PA license. So will Lecom report all the hours you did to Texas or only the 750? I don't know the answer to this but it might be worth looking into.
Also, you can do rotations outside of PA during the third year. I think there is only one six week rotation you have to do in Erie during that year. People were freaking out about having to go back for that but it can be fixed by staying with friends or a cheap pay by the week hotel.
Will this fix the hours that Texas requires?
You are getting more hours than 750 at Lecom but only 750 can go towards a PA license. So will Lecom report all the hours you did to Texas or only the 750? I don't know the answer to this but it might be worth looking into.
Also, you can do rotations outside of PA during the third year. I think there is only one six week rotation you have to do in Erie during that year. People were freaking out about having to go back for that but it can be fixed by staying with friends or a cheap pay by the week hotel.
Will this fix the hours that Texas requires?
Does anyone know of any apartments near LECOM-Erie that is fully furnished or contains a small fitness center? Thanks!
Hi, I am also looking for a roommate. I am 20 years old Viet male. I am pretty tidy and organized (sound strange huh ) I already have my name down on the waiting list for Laurel Ridge, Laurel Spring 2 bed rooms apt. They will let me know by June or July if there is a vacancy.
PM me if you are interested.
That price looks quite affordale.I will keep looking.apologize for the delay in responding to you, but our office and company emails have experienced a glitch. I know I saw an email from you on Monday, but it is now lost in cyperspace. I am not certain the questions you had, please let me know if I do not supply you with enough information.
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Here again is the floor plan to our new studio apartments still under construction. These apartments are priced at $470 or $450 monthly, plus the cost of the electric utility only.* (The $450 price denotes a unit w/o a patio or balcony).*
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Our one bedrooms at the Springs are priced at $630-$650 monthly. At Laurel Ridge, which is located just 1 ½ blocks from Lecom, our one bedrooms are priced $580-$600 monthly, plus the cost of the electric only.* Rent includes water, sewer, trash, maintenance and snow removal from the driveable areas.
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I do have you on the waiting list for any of these properties for the end of July/beg. Of August time frame. I believe I mentioned we typically only know about availability one month ahead to the time frame you are looking to move.
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I hope to be in touch with you early this summer!
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Thank you,
I was rejected last week. I probably do not have enough sweaters for PA anyway.
the letter was the first thing i got. Like i said before, don't trust the portal because it can frustrate you depending on your status. It was a business sized envelope. I think the difference between an acceptance, a rejection, and an alternate list is just one paper in the envelope vs. Two because if you get accepted then the other letter you mail back to them.
my sister had her interview on 02/15 with lecom, and she just got her acceptance letter today.
Lecom erie ---accepted
lecom bradenton---decline acceptance
university of charleston---decline interview
wingate university ---decline interview
nova southeastern university---decline interview
It has been exactly 2 weeks since my interview in Erie and I have not heard anything from them! Is this normal? How long did everyone else have to wait?
I interviewed on march 16 and on march 21 I received a letter saying if I wanted to be placed on the alternate list... I know some people that got on the alternate list without even an interview... whats the difference? do I have a edge over them since I was invited for the interview? When I asked them they said they're waiting list for students who already interviewed moves pretty quickly... what do you guys think??