"The Timeless Role of Medical Illustration in Educating Doctors"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Conversation
Medical illustrators play a crucial role in medicine by using illustrations to teach complex scientific concepts, visualize hidden structures, and conceptualize new processes and techniques. Their work has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and flourishing in the Renaissance, and continues to be essential in modern medicine. To become a medical illustrator, specialized training in biomedical sciences and extensive practice in various illustration techniques are required. These professionals are like teachers, using pictures to instruct and communicate complex scientific information with accuracy and clarity.