Marathon Man (cont.)

On September 11, 2022, Badaracco qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:53:34; a significant improvement over that of the previous year. Badaracco was officially accepted as a participant in the 2023 Boston Marathon on September 29, 2022. His qualifying time was 17 minutes better than the Marathon cut off time of 3:10:00.

On January 23, 2023, the LECOM stalwart began his training block for the 127th running of the Boston Marathon. His goal is to complete the Marathon with a finishing time of 2:45:00 to 2:50:00 - a target pace of 6:20 per mile.

Although the geography of the Boston Marathon is much more difficult than the flat lands at home, Badaracco is confident that he will succeed in his goal.

Badaracco shares the LECOM values of whole body health and wellness - a commitment to mind, body, and spirit. He has deemed it an honor and a privilege to represent LECOM and the Erie community as an athlete in the 2023 Boston Marathon.

As a sponsored athlete, Badaracco will proudly wear the LECOM logo and brand on his running gear during and after the race, at the finish line, and throughout the day, representing the LECOM core tenets of health and wellness.

LECOM proudly lauds the tenacity and fortitude demonstrated by Mark Badaracco in his marathon goals. The College stands Boston Strong with all Americans who will never be bowed by terrorists or terrorism and extends its well wishes to its LECOM family member as he seeks his personal best.

LECOM Takes Pride in Match Day 2023

There are moments in one's life that one remembers, moments that one awaits and of which one dreams. For many of those who have heard the calling, osteopathic medicine has meant more than simply treating disease; and Match Day represents a significant step on the path to achieving that dream.

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is pleased to announce that its comprehensive (All) LECOM Match Rate for 2023 is 100%. All 560 LECOM students matched into a residency program.

The unprecedented need for Unified Graduate Medical Education (UGME) training has been a point of action for LECOM. The College has capitalized upon this change, aggressively pursuing and maintaining favorable Match rates.

In fact, the LECOM Match Rates consistently have been at or near 100% as LECOM regularly places almost all of its graduates into GME residency positions.

Since its inception almost 150 years ago, the calling of the osteopathic medical profession has centered upon the treating and healing of the entire body, mind, and spirit. LECOM takes pride in the grand success of its scholars as they set forth to answer that noble calling.

Congratulations scholars!