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Learn about medical illustration
Learn about the profession of medical illustration / animation, the education and training involved, types of careers available, what it's like to work with a professional, CMI certification, and a brief history of the medical illustration field.
In this section | Medical Illustration
Learn About It
What is medical illustration? All your FAQ about medical illustration as a profession.
Visit page Hire a Professional
Are you an employer or client looking for talent? Learn more about finding and working with a qualified medical illustrator.
Visit page Board Certification
Learn more about the Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators (BCMI) and how to get certified.
Visit page History of Medical Illustration
A brief history of medical illustration
by Alan E. Branigan, condensed from The History of the Association of Medical Illustrators 1945-1995. View historical medical art.
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