Narrative Medicine & Visual Art: Opening Perception and Sharpening Observation for Health Professions Learners
October 8, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Biddeford Campus Art Gallery
Join us for a vibrant evening of art, conversation, and connection at the UNE Biddeford Campus Art Gallery! This interprofessional event brings together health professions students for a unique exploration of how visual art can deepen clinical observation and enhance medical understanding.
Featuring:
- Sophie Hamacher, Artist & Filmmaker
- Dr. Andrew Eisenhower, Cardiologist
- Hilary Irons, UNE Gallery & Exhibitions Director
- Cathleen Miller, M.A., M.L.S, UNE Archivist – leading a hands-on observation activity
We’ll dive into Piece of My Heart: A Laboratory, a powerful short film and multimedia installation by Hamacher that explores Takotsubo cardiomyopathy through an artistic lens, featuring Dr. Eisenhower. This is a rare opportunity to engage with cardiology and narrative medicine in a visually stunning, interdisciplinary setting.
Why come?
- Mingle with peers across health professions
- Enjoy drinks and snacks in a gallery setting
- Sharpen your clinical observation skills through art
- Participate in a guided activity designed to enhance perception
- Earn credit toward your Interprofessional Honors Distinction (UNE students)
🎬 Pro Tip: Watch the short film ahead of time to get the most out of the experience!
Presented by UNE Art Galleries with support from UNE CAIEP.