ERIE, PA — September 10, 2026 — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) announced the results of its 2026 Match Day, held April 30, reporting a 99.9% residency match rate for graduating medical students. The result places 653 members of the Class of 2026 into residency training programs across the United States and marks another year of strong residency placement outcomes for the institution.
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