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Standing at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today joined Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Medical Students, Arnot Ogden Medical Center resident physicians and Arnot Ogden Hospital Administration Officials, Members of the Elmira College Administration, and City and County Officials, to rally in support of establishing a four year medical college in the City of Elmira. Schumer said Elmira has begun a highly anticipated and much needed downtown revitalization effort after receiving a $10 million award from New York State. To augment this initiative, Schumer and economic development professionals have worked in collaboration with Elmira College and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to establish a branch campus housing a four year medical school.
“This proposal is a win-win for those who call Chemung County home. A wave of students, faculty and residents into the community increases development, economic opportunity and that all means jobs which is just what the doctor ordered for the Southern Tier,” said Senator Schumer. “Today I’m throwing my full support behind the establishment of a four year medical college here in Elmira, which would add tremendously to the vitality of the city, complementing the groundwork community leaders have laid for growth.”
City and County officials along with Southern Tier Economic Growth have diligently assembled a targeted plan to promote development and resurgence within the city’s urban core. “Refresh Elmira” will begin a synergy of other development efforts throughout the community of which the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine proposal is a cornerstone. The establishment of a branch four year medical college will bring an influx of students and faculty into the community. LECOM projects an estimate of 80 students each year, plus faculty will be added to the downtown daily. The presence of resident physicians at the hospital also in the downtown will spur residential development, and other support services as part of the downtown revitalization effort.