Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Some medical illustrators prepare illustrations that aid in research about or creation of artificial body parts.  At times, they are called upon to use modeling skills to create artificial body parts, such as ears, and noses, for patients that are deformed or have undergone some surgeries. Their drawings span a wide range from microorganisms to body parts. They work strictly in the medical field and create graphics for textbooks, journals, magazines, and educational films.

Salary

$35,000 - $50,000

Education

The majority of medical illustrators have master's degrees in the field from a program that is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs. Students interested in becoming medical illustrators should take a college preparatory program in high school that emphasizes art and science.