Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Erie Art Museum Announce New Partnership
Erie, PA – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and the Erie Art Museum have begun a partnership to extend memberships to all LECOM students, staff, and faculty. The partnership aims to provide access to the Museum for LECOM as well as training for their students. A press briefing announcing the partnership will take place at the Erie Art Museum on Friday, June 27th at 3 pm.
“Art and creativity are increasingly recognized as viable ways to combat stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and more,” said Laura Domencic, Executive Director of the Erie Art Museum. “This partnership with LECOM will provide their students with an opportunity to learn about the therapeutic opportunities in art.” On top of free admission, the Erie Art Museum will provide a Visual Thinking Strategies program. The partnership will begin in May 2025 and extend through June 2026.
“Art in medical training can enhance observational skills and critical thinking, LECOM’s Dr. Silvia Ferretti, Provost, Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, said. “It can assist a student in developing a holistic understanding of their future patients and their experiences.”
About LECOM
Founded in 1992, LECOM has grown to become the largest and one of the most affordable medical schools in the United States. LECOM offers innovative, student-centered pathways to degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, podiatry and health services administration. To date, LECOM has graduated more than 17,000 healthcare professionals who are now serving communities across the country. Committed to excellence in education, research, and community service, LECOM continues to shape the future of healthcare by training the next generation of highly skilled and compassionate professionals.
About the Erie Art Museum
Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie Art Museum holds the region’s leading art collection with more than 8,000 objects spanning American ceramics, paintings, sculpture, and photography. The museum regularly hosts special exhibits bringing art and inspiration to the community. It also hosts lectures, and educational programs and provides artists’ services, including interdisciplinary and interactive school tours.
The Erie Art Museum is open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 am – 6 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 – 6 pm. The museum routinely posts updates on activities on social media — Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For more info on upcoming programs, visit erieartmuseum.org or call 814-459-5477.
