Development of Lake Erie School of Osteopathic Medication at Jacksonville College ceremonially started March 26 on the JU Medical Mall north of the principle campus in Arlington.
“LECOM at Jacksonville College, anchored inside our increasing Medical Mall, will rework the north finish of our campus right into a hub for well being care innovation. We’re proud to play a pivotal position in bringing a four-year medical college to Jacksonville and positioning our neighborhood on the forefront of well being care innovation and schooling,” mentioned JU President Tim Price.
The Lake Erie School of Osteopathic Medication will anchor the Medical Mall at Jacksonville College.
“LECOM has all the time been devoted to advancing medical schooling and the opening of our new campus in Jacksonville is a pivotal second for the area’s well being care future,” mentioned Dr. John Ferretti, president and CEO of LECOM. “This facility is not going to solely prepare the following era of physicians but additionally strengthen the well being care workforce in Northeast Florida, bettering entry to high quality care and addressing the area’s rising medical wants.”
The partnership was introduced in November 2022. LECOM is investing $50 million to construct and function a four-year medical college on 9.87 acres alongside Dolphin Pointe Boulevard it bought March 21 for $5.22 million.
The Lake Erie School of Osteopathic Medication is deliberate alongside Dolphin Level Boulevard north of the Jacksonville College riverfront campus in Arlington.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan mentioned the power will have an effect on schooling and the native economic system.
A rendering of the Lake Erie School of Osteopathic Medication coming to Jacksonville College.
“We’re honored that LECOM selected to speculate $50 million in Jacksonville. This medical college will generate 600 jobs and a $60 million a yr native financial affect by 2030. It is a nice day for JU, LECOM, Arlington and our metropolis as a complete,” Deegan mentioned.
The primary cohort of 75 college students is scheduled to start courses in July 2026. LECOM plans to extend enrollment to 150 college students every year over the next 5 years.
LECOM says it’s the nation’s largest medical school and osteopathic tutorial well being system, producing extra major care physicians than another U.S. medical college.