LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training
LECOM presents: Heroes in Training tells the success stories of other LECOM students and alumni as they've transitioned into their chosen medical career. The importance of well-trained, empathetic healthcare professionals is at on all time high. We’ve learned of the heroic nature and sacrifices made by those incredible individuals . The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic medicine (also known as LECOM) has been providing training for these very professionals since 1993 and desire for you as a potential student to know and understand the opportunities for that await you here at our institution. As a student here, you are a Hero in training, and poised to make a massive impact to the world around you. This podcast was created to help you see a side of our institution in an effort to entice you to further your education and career here with us. Please visit LECOM.edu to learn more about the opportunities provided for your formal and graduate education. .
Episodes
October 21, 2026 • 14 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Dr. Michael Cline, DO, board-certified gastroenterologist and LECOM guest lecturer
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Michael Cline, DO, board-certified gastroenterologist and LECOM guest lecturer, and they discuss his career, including establishing Cleveland Clinic’s gastroparesis clinic, his 34 years at LECOM, and explains his path f...
Guest: Dr. Michael Cline, DO, board-certified gastroenterologist and LECOM guest lecturer
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Michael Cline, DO, board-certified gastroenterologist and LECOM guest lecturer, and they discuss his career, including establishing Cleveland Clinic’s gastroparesis clinic, his 34 years at LECOM, and explains his path f...
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September 2, 2026 • 15 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Katie Zboyovski, LECOM Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmacist
Davina Toland, Second-Year LECOM Pharmacy Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Katie Zboyovski, LECOM assistant professor of pharmacy and pharmacist, and Davina Toland, second-year LECOM pharmacy stud...
Guests: Dr. Katie Zboyovski, LECOM Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmacist
Davina Toland, Second-Year LECOM Pharmacy Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Katie Zboyovski, LECOM assistant professor of pharmacy and pharmacist, and Davina Toland, second-year LECOM pharmacy stud...
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August 27, 2026 • 19 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Zachary Mendola, Fourth-Year LECOM Anatomy Student
Kathleen is joined by Zachary Mendola, Fourth-Year LECOM student in anatomy education and national vice president of SOMA, and they discuss his dual roles as a DO and PhD student in anatomy education. He shares his journey from musical theater to medicine, influenced by his passion ...
Guest: Zachary Mendola, Fourth-Year LECOM Anatomy Student
Kathleen is joined by Zachary Mendola, Fourth-Year LECOM student in anatomy education and national vice president of SOMA, and they discuss his dual roles as a DO and PhD student in anatomy education. He shares his journey from musical theater to medicine, influenced by his passion ...
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August 21, 2026 • 38 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Matthew Rigaud, Second-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Second-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt and second-year LECOM podiatry students Matthew Rigaud and Alexandra Fit...
Guests: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Matthew Rigaud, Second-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Alexandra Fitzsimmons, Second-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt and second-year LECOM podiatry students Matthew Rigaud and Alexandra Fit...
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April 8, 2026 • 31 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Saundra Smith, Third-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Brij Patel, Third-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt and third-year LECOM podiatry students Saundra Smith and Brij Patel, and they discuss ...
Guests: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Saundra Smith, Third-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Brij Patel, Third-Year LECOM Podiatry Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt and third-year LECOM podiatry students Saundra Smith and Brij Patel, and they discuss ...
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April 7, 2026 • 15 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Susan Calderbank, DMD, Director of Patient Services and Director of Outreach at the LECOM Dental Clinic
Annika Scholten, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
Chloe Walls, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
Guests: Dr. Susan Calderbank, DMD, Director of Patient Services and Director of Outreach at the LECOM Dental Clinic
Annika Scholten, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
Chloe Walls, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
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March 31, 2026 • 24 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Kevin Thomas, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM Seton Hill
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Kevin Thomas, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM Seton Hill, and they discuss his experiences from a recent trip to South Africa. He detailed his visits to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kruger Na...
Guests: Dr. Kevin Thomas, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM Seton Hill
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Kevin Thomas, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM Seton Hill, and they discuss his experiences from a recent trip to South Africa. He detailed his visits to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Kruger Na...
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March 31, 2026 • 19 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Susan Calderbank, DMD, Director of Patient Services and Director of Outreach at the LECOM Dental Clinic
Carter Bedinghaus, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
Connor Boinski, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student and P...
Guests: Dr. Susan Calderbank, DMD, Director of Patient Services and Director of Outreach at the LECOM Dental Clinic
Carter Bedinghaus, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student
Connor Boinski, Fourth-Year LECOM Dental Student and P...
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February 25, 2026 • 25 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Ariana Incantalupo, Fourth-Year LECOM Student Doctor
Jillian Calabro Fourth-Year LECOM Student Doctor
Kathleen is joined by Ariana Incantalupo and Jillian Calabro, both fourth-year LECOM Student Doctors in the LUMMOS program, and they share their tips and insights into t...
Guests: Ariana Incantalupo, Fourth-Year LECOM Student Doctor
Jillian Calabro Fourth-Year LECOM Student Doctor
Kathleen is joined by Ariana Incantalupo and Jillian Calabro, both fourth-year LECOM Student Doctors in the LUMMOS program, and they share their tips and insights into t...
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February 18, 2026 • 24 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, Director of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) at LECOM
Ryan Garich, Student Doctor at LECOM
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, and Ryan Garich, Student Doctor at LECOM, and they discuss how the LECOM Undergraduate Manipulative Medicin...
Guests: Dr. Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, Director of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) at LECOM
Ryan Garich, Student Doctor at LECOM
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Jacob J. Cukierski, DO, and Ryan Garich, Student Doctor at LECOM, and they discuss how the LECOM Undergraduate Manipulative Medicin...
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December 24, 2025 • 16 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Scott Scouten - Fourth-Year LECOM Dual Degree Student
Kathleen is joined by Scott Scouten, a fourth-year LECOM dual degree student, and they discuss his journey from a biomedical sciences undergraduate to pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a PhD in Anatomy Education. Scott highlights the benefits of LECOM's postba...
Guest: Scott Scouten - Fourth-Year LECOM Dual Degree Student
Kathleen is joined by Scott Scouten, a fourth-year LECOM dual degree student, and they discuss his journey from a biomedical sciences undergraduate to pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a PhD in Anatomy Education. Scott highlights the benefits of LECOM's postba...
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December 17, 2025 • 12 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Brian Martin - Fourth-Year LECOM Doctoral Student In Anatomy Education
Kathleen is joined by Brian Martin, a fourth-year LECOM doctoral student in anatomy education, and they discuss his journey from teaching high school mathematics to pursuing a PhD in anatomy. He details his coursework, including anatomy, histology, and physiology,...
Guests: Brian Martin - Fourth-Year LECOM Doctoral Student In Anatomy Education
Kathleen is joined by Brian Martin, a fourth-year LECOM doctoral student in anatomy education, and they discuss his journey from teaching high school mathematics to pursuing a PhD in anatomy. He details his coursework, including anatomy, histology, and physiology,...
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December 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Steve Blass, Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher and World Series Champion
Kathleen is joined by Steve Blass, former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher and World Series Champion, and they discuss his pitching a complete game to clinch the 1971 World Series and his journey, emphasizing the importance of obsession, motivation, and loyalty. He reflects on his 66-year association with the Pirat...
Guests: Steve Blass, Former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher and World Series Champion
Kathleen is joined by Steve Blass, former Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher and World Series Champion, and they discuss his pitching a complete game to clinch the 1971 World Series and his journey, emphasizing the importance of obsession, motivation, and loyalty. He reflects on his 66-year association with the Pirat...
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October 22, 2025 • 19 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Dr. Katie Zboyovski, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Rachel Zurn, First-Year LECOM Pharmacy Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Katie Zboyovski and Rachel Zurn, and they discuss the evolving role of pharmacists and the importance of their work. Dr. Zboyovski highlights the expanding responsibilities of pharmacists, includin...
Guests: Dr. Katie Zboyovski, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Rachel Zurn, First-Year LECOM Pharmacy Student
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Katie Zboyovski and Rachel Zurn, and they discuss the evolving role of pharmacists and the importance of their work. Dr. Zboyovski highlights the expanding responsibilities of pharmacists, includin...
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October 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Mark Badaracco - LECOM Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Information Systems
Josh Centore - First Year LECOM DSP Pathway Medical Student
Slate Bretz - First Year LECOM DSP Pathway Medical Student
Kathleen is joined by Mark Badaracco, Josh Centore, and Slate Bretz, ...
Guests: Mark Badaracco - LECOM Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Information Systems
Josh Centore - First Year LECOM DSP Pathway Medical Student
Slate Bretz - First Year LECOM DSP Pathway Medical Student
Kathleen is joined by Mark Badaracco, Josh Centore, and Slate Bretz, ...
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July 31, 2025 • 20 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guests: Lauren Zemanek. Operations Manager at LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center
Mark Badaracco Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Information Systems
Kathleen is joined by Lauren Zemanek and Mark Badaracco to discuss the upcoming annual 5K event on August 9, 2023, to raise funds for the Student Scholarship Fund. Parti...
Guests: Lauren Zemanek. Operations Manager at LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center
Mark Badaracco Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Information Systems
Kathleen is joined by Lauren Zemanek and Mark Badaracco to discuss the upcoming annual 5K event on August 9, 2023, to raise funds for the Student Scholarship Fund. Parti...
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July 2, 2025 • 39 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Olivia D'Andrea and Shannon Klein, Master of Medical Science students
Kathleen is joined by Student Doctors Olivia D'Andrea and Shannon Klein, Master of Medical Science students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program at LECOM. Olivia, inspired by a friend, joined LECOM after a gap year working as a medical assistant. Shannon, a non-traditional student, tra...
Guest: Olivia D'Andrea and Shannon Klein, Master of Medical Science students
Kathleen is joined by Student Doctors Olivia D'Andrea and Shannon Klein, Master of Medical Science students in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program at LECOM. Olivia, inspired by a friend, joined LECOM after a gap year working as a medical assistant. Shannon, a non-traditional student, tra...
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June 11, 2025 • 18 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Dr. Randy Kulesza, Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Randy Kulesza, Professor Of Anatomy and Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and they discuss the PhD program in Anatomy Education, which covers gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and medical education. The program spans four years, with the first tw...
Guest: Dr. Randy Kulesza, Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Randy Kulesza, Professor Of Anatomy and Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and they discuss the PhD program in Anatomy Education, which covers gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and medical education. The program spans four years, with the first tw...
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June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Host: Joseph Knight
Guest: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Joseph is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt, Clinical Professor and Dean of The LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine, and they discuss his journey from Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Cleveland, Ohio, and his transition to podiatry. He emphasizes the immediate impact of podiatric care, the technical challenges, and the growing need f...
Guest: Dr. Duane Ehredt, Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine
Joseph is joined by Dr. Duane Ehredt, Clinical Professor and Dean of The LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine, and they discuss his journey from Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Cleveland, Ohio, and his transition to podiatry. He emphasizes the immediate impact of podiatric care, the technical challenges, and the growing need f...
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May 15, 2025 • 17 mins
Host: Kathleen Spinazzola
Guest: Dr. Jon Kalmey, Dean of Preclinical Education, Professor of Anatomy, and Director of Lecture Discussion Pathway
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Jon Kalmey, Dean of Preclinical Education, Professor of Anatomy, and Director of Lecture Discussion Pathway, and they discuss the qualities of successful medical students: growth mindset, grit, resilience, self-discipline, and threat mitigation. ...
Guest: Dr. Jon Kalmey, Dean of Preclinical Education, Professor of Anatomy, and Director of Lecture Discussion Pathway
Kathleen is joined by Dr. Jon Kalmey, Dean of Preclinical Education, Professor of Anatomy, and Director of Lecture Discussion Pathway, and they discuss the qualities of successful medical students: growth mindset, grit, resilience, self-discipline, and threat mitigation. ...
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