Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Program Details

Enroll in online healthcare degrees and advance professional opportunities. There is a shortage of qualified educators to teach anatomical sciences and programs that provide doctoral-level training in anatomy education. Earn your degree at one of the few schools that provide these online education degrees and prepare for a career as an Anatomy Educator.  

The doctoral-level curriculum prepares students to train the next generation of healthcare providers. Students will develop:

  • Mastery in the knowledge of anatomical sciences
  • Mastery in the skills of anatomical education
  • Positive attitudes and professional behaviors

Coursework includes teaching practicums and original research in anatomy education.

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Interview

Additional Info

  • Applicants should have earned the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education degree prior to matriculation into the PhD program.
  • Students are required to meet in Erie, PA, one time over a weekend near the end of the program to publicly present and defend their dissertation at the LECOM PRIME National Conference.