I read here a parent was walked in on by their 7 year old when having sex. Someone in the comments said they experienced it and read from their family medical book to their child.
What medical books describe this-illustrations ok? (Without shame & with age appropriate info…)
I’d like it to have just enough information for maybe 10 and younger. My daughter is 4. Hasn’t seen or heard about sex that I know of. I want to have resources for her if she sees us or asks about it.
Thanks!
I am artsy medical student and I was the artist for a research surgery-oncology team. I did medical illustrations of various procedures for brochures/videos and really enjoyed it. I am not professionally trained or anything and don't want any financial gain from it, but I am considering doing medical illustration for other research teams out there. Where could I find new projects? How do I put myself out there?
Hi illustrators!
I am looking for some medical illustrations for some web and possibly print brochures. The level of detail need is approximately similar to this. No need for extensive anatomical detail or knowledge.
Please reply or DM me with some previous work that demonstrates your ability to make illustrations like the above.
Looking for one or multiple illustrations if possible depending on how the first one goes.
The price is negotiable based on complexity/detail and experience level at $25-$50 per illustration, or make an offer.
Thank you.
edit: Thanks to everyone who bid, task assigned
https://preview.redd.it/b0kabier0z581.jpg?width=2917&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03205567548b75f3708a49b264aeebe268f1aad3
Hi Reddit, I would love some input on this! I am at the crossroads of completing a second bachelors in Nursing and then continuing on to become a Nurse Practitioner vs the idea of pursuing a Master’s in medical illustration. My life experience so far has shown that I have a talent for art, and it is one of the only things I really feel passionate about. I am worried in pursuing this field that I will be missing some elements of Nursing that I think I’d enjoy, such as the long nights, stress, and active nature of the profession. I also like the idea of having camaraderie with my coworkers. When I was younger, I was a waitress, and really enjoyed being on my feet and the flow of the workday, especially the nights when we had to stay later. The possibility of working abroad really appeals to me as well.
However, I feel that if I pass up on Medical Illustration, I will be passing on something I would also really love and enjoy. It is the more niche path, but I secretly always wanted to do something professionally that is art related. My family has four artists, as well as a book publisher, so this would not be a completely out-of-the-blue choice I feel excited by the idea of having this as a lifelong career path, where I can really devote myself. I have 3 courses completed in figure drawing, and have been told that I have some talent here. I certainly feel good and enjoy doing it! My fear here is that I’d be missing out on the personal and messy aspects of Nursing that I think I’d like. This path seems a little bit impersonal and maybe less exciting?
I am considering the possibility that both could happen in my life as well, and am wondering which route I should take “first”. Especially considering that giving medical care can occur on many different levels.
I would love some input. Thank you :)
This may seem fairly obvious to some but as far as I looked, I've always seen that you need an Arts degree to have a chance in getting into it. I consider myself as a fairly decent doctor but my heart actually goes into medical illustration. It was the reason I won the Gold Medal in Anatomy in 2012 in my med school, because I prepped my diagrams using the Netters Atlas and I was able to reproduce so much on paper just from memory.
https://www.reddit.com/user/Snoo_33144/comments/pedwy6/just_some_personal_works_from_the_past/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
It's been a while since then and my anatomy knowledge is a bit rusty but I'm genuinely curious to know if it's a possibility because I want to contribute something to the profession that I am actually 100% genuinely interested about! :)
I hope this is allowed,: I'm seeking advice for the coming year or so(my gap year). I am graduating with a Bachelor's in Biology this December and only recently found out about medical illustration. It seems to be the PERFECT career for me (I have loved art my whole, and have a natural talent for it) and I also have medical interests. However, throughout undergrad, I never concentrated on making quality artwork or improving my skills, as I assumed art could never be a feasible job for me. So here I am, looking to become a medical illustrator, with no formal art education(other than back in high school).
So- how do I make the most out of my gap year before I apply to Medical Illustration programs?
What are some resources that can help improve my drawing skills enough to establish a respectable portfolio for Master's programs? Should I take community college art classes? Learn on my own?
-Also, what do master's programs care about most? I have a 4.0 GPA and a strong understanding of the science, I'm just worried my portfolio won't be as good as I want it to be by next December?
Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!!
I’ve been interested in becoming a medical illustrator for the last couple of years and I’m making strides towards applying to schools. However, after talking with some people already working in the field, I’ve been kind of put off by (what seems like) a focus on pharmaceuticals. Does anyone working in the field see current and potential possibilities of bringing medical illustration into holistic medicine? Is it possibile to make a real career out of this focus, or are jobs just truly largely centered around traditional medicine?
I notice a lot of fantastic art on this sub, so I figured I’d ask here first. Thank you.
Hi everyone!
I'm interested in becoming a medical illustrator- I got my degree in biological sciences with a concentration in pre-med & minored in art and chemistry. I live in the tx and it seems like the only school that might offer it under "biological communications" is utsw. However the website pretty much has nothing on it. It seems like there are only 3 acredited "medical illustration" masters programs in the US- Georgia, Maryland, and Chicago. If anyone knows any other grad program names medical illustration could be under that would be awesome! It seems like everyone needs to be certified anyway so I'm not sure if another program would suffice along with certification. Also, is it possible to illustrate without a masters?
Additionally are there any modern medical illustrators that both illustrate and went to PA or medical school? I've always idolized Frank Netter because he pursued both art and medicine, but school and life are much different now than the time period in which he illustrated.
Thank you so much
I'm 32F, 150lbs, 5'10, don't spoke, don't drink. Take 60mg of cymbalta daily.
I have been dealing with chronic pain for nine months straight that no doctor can give me answers about. The only way I can describe it is that it feels like my abdominal organs are pulling on my diaphragm/upper back muscles because my abdominal back and front muscles are no longer supporting them. But the pulling literally feels like a piece of cloth being pulled and ripped. The pain is ripping and now I literally have the sensation of dead skin and sort of like a "skin casing" floating above my muscles where (I guess the fascia?) has separated.
I am also an illustrator. I was thinking about coming in to the first appointment with my pain management doctor with some illustrations showing what it feels like. If a patient came in with something like this would you think they were crazy?
I am at the crossroads of completing a second bachelors in Nursing and then continuing on to become a Nurse Practitioner vs the idea of pursuing a master’s in medical illustration. My life experience so far has shown that I have a talent for art, and it is one of the only things I really feel passionate about. I am worried in pursuing this field that I will be missing some elements of Nursing that I think I’d enjoy, such as the long nights, stress, and active nature of the profession. I also like the idea of having camaraderie with my coworkers. When I was younger, I was a waitress, and really enjoyed being on my feet and the flow of the workday, especially the nights when we had to stay later. The possibility of working abroad really appeals to me as well.
However, I feel that if I pass up on Medical Illustration, I will be passing on something I would also really love and enjoy. It is the more niche path, but I secretly always wanted to do something professionally that is art related. My family has four artists, as well as a book publisher, so this would not be a completely out-of-the-blue choice I feel excited by the idea of having this as a life long career path, where I can really devote myself. I have 3 courses completed in figure drawing, and have been told that I have some talent here. I certainly feel good and enjoy doing it! My fear here is that I’d be missing out on the personal and messy aspects of Nursing that I think I’d like. This path seems a little bit impersonal and maybe less exciting?
I am considering the possibility that both could happen in my life as well, and am wondering which route I should take “first”. Especially considering that giving medical care can occur on many different levels.
I would love some input. Thank you :)
