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Medical IllustratorBy Kristen Holtan
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What do Medical Illustrators do?
They use computer graphics programs to design illustrations for…› scientific journals› instructional videos› Presentations› Exhibits
Draw illustrations of human anatomy and surgical procedures
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Continued… Medical Illustrators use a variety of mediums
including…› pen and ink› Watercolor› Plaster› Wax› Plastics› photographic equipment
They are increasingly utilizing computer graphic software packages to create illustrations
Work 40 hours a week
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Working Conditions
Wide range of settings Many work for medical schools or large academic
health center Others work in…
› hospitals› Clinics› medical legal firms› publishing companies› research institutions› veterinary schools› medical education companies
Some work by themselves Some work with a team
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Education
Many complete a Bachelor’s Degree program in anatomy or instructional design prior to pursuing a graduate degree
A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree combining Art with…› drawing› life drawing› painting › design› color theory› photography and layout is preferred
Followed by a Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration
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Method Of Entry
Medical and Scientific Illustrators must have a Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration to be certified by the Association of Medical Illustrators
Many complete a Bachelor’s Degree program in anatomy or instructional design prior to pursuing a graduate degree
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Salary Range
$61,000 to $150,000 Number Employed in 2008 was 300
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Advancements
Medical Illustrators may become directors or assistant directors of media services units
Some become Freelance Illustrators and may independently contract their services
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Desirable Characteristics
The ability to visualize their illustration Create a winning portfolio with your
work Creative Previous drawing and experience
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Where Can Schooling Be Attained?
Most Wisconsin colleges, universities, or technical colleges will offer an Art major.
Wisconsin currently does not offer a Master's Degree Program in Medical Illustration› Currently there are 4 accredited graduate
programs in the nation and 1 in Toronto
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Why I Chose This Career
I chose to research the position of Medical Illustrator because I have an interest in graphic design and screen printing
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Bibliography
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/87/Medical_Illustrator
http://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/education.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_illustrator