Authors Maggie Conroy, Rachel Hadas, and Ethan Canin will present at "The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine," a two-day conference (April 24 - 25) focusing on the links between the science of medicine and the art of writing. Individuals who wish to attend one or more of these presentations, listed below, are requested to RSVP to Margaret LeMay-Lewis at 319-335-8051 or margaret-lemay-lewis@uiowa.edu by Tuesday, April 17.

Maggie Conroy keynote presentation, "Sailing into Iowa: A Dramatic Reading," 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the atrium of the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF) on the UI health sciences campus. Free. Lunch will be available for purchase at the door.

Rachel Hadas keynote reading, "Notes from the Kingdom of Illness," and reception. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the University of Iowa Museum of Art. Tickets $10, available at the door.

Ethan Canin keynote presentation, "Oxidation of Squalene by Squalene Epoxidase to Form 2,3-Oxidosqualene, or, How I Left Medicine for Writing," 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in the atrium of the Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF) on the UI health sciences campus. Free. Lunch will be available for purchase at the door.

Physicians, writers, health sciences students and professionals, and members of the general public should register to attend other events associated with the conference. Complete program and registration information is available online at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/osac/examinedlife/index.htm. Registered participants may attend all keynotes and sessions, and the fee includes all meals and the April 24 evening reception.

The UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum Writing Program and the University of Iowa Press are hosting the event.

For more information:
Writing and Art of Medicine Conference Offered April 24-25
The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine