The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has a two year, master of arts medical and biological illustrator program in the arts as applied to medicine department. The program is located on the East Baltimore Campus and has successfully educated medical illustrators for the last 90 years. It has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs since 1970. The curriculum includes basic science classes, electives and departmental courses. Graduates have been published in National Geographic and have won Vesalian Grants and Awards.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Illustrator Program
1830 E Monument St
Ste 7000
Baltimore, MD 21205
410-955-3213
hopkinsmedicine.org
University of Illinois at Chicago offers a two-year, master of science program for biomedical visualization. It is the only program of its kind in the midwest. Students can concentrate in three areas including computer visualization, prosthetics/3D model design, and illustration and design. The degree requires eight hours of basic science core classes, 25 hours of biomedical visualization core classes, 10 hours of elective courses, and five hours of project research. A practicum experience is not required, although it offers a useful experience gaining credit working under a practitioner.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical Illustrator Program
1919 West Taylor Street
Chicago , IL - 60612
312-996-8344
uic.edu
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center offers a two-year, master of arts in biomedical communications at the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The program was the first of its kind when it was created in 1947. The curriculum includes computer courses and science classes. Students must keep a cumulative B average and finish a thesis. Applicants must meet specific entrance requirements that include a bachelor's degree, GRE, art courses, science courses, and computer courses. They also need to present faculty with an art portfolio before they can be accepted.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Illustrator Program
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas , TX 75390-8881
214-648-4699
UTsouthwestern.edu