Medical Illustrator

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Create graphic representations of medical or biological subjects for use in textbooks, pamphlets, exhibits, instructional films, civil/criminal legal procedures, and teaching models. Medical illustrators are increasingly turning toward technology to help them perform their duties. They use the most up-to-date computers and graphic design software to describe and illustrate a variety of complicated medical concepts and processes. Medical illustrators can even specialize in certain anatomical areas such as the brain or heart. A major function of the medical illustrator is assist in education and research. They are often called upon to draw illustrations or produce three-dimensional models in order to assist teachers and other medical professionals with difficult biological concepts. An individual interested in this line of work should be detail oriented and also be creative enough to communicate their ideas visually.

Salary:  $62,000 - $85,000 

(can earn up to 100,000)

Education:specialized training in art and the biological sciences. A bachelor's degree combining art and premedical coursed is usually preferred, followed by a master's degree in medical illustration. There are only five accredited master's degree programs in the entire country, and they only accept a limited number of students. Therefore, an excellent academic record as well as an outstanding portfolio of your artwork is necessary. 

Reflection: The medical illustrator field , is something i am very interested in but my only concern is that drawing and arts have not always been my strongest points . I will greatly improve those skills through learning and continually practicing.