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Using open access publications to support your professional development.

¹College of Science and Engineering, Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, UK.

Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine

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Summary

Open access provides medical illustrators with improved access to essential online resources for continuing professional development (CPD). This approach removes paywalls, offering greater opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Keywords:

CPD Health Communications Open Access Service Development education learning

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Area of Science:

Medical illustration
Information science

Background:

Medical illustrators often face limited access to crucial resources for continuing professional development (CPD).
Subscription fees and varying institutional access restrict the availability of valuable learning materials, including journals and books.
Membership in every relevant organization is often not feasible.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the advantages of open access for medical illustrators' CPD.
To identify sources of open access resources that support professional development.

Main Methods:

Literature review of open access principles and resources.
Analysis of the impact of paywalls on professional development for medical illustrators.

Main Results:

Open access removes financial barriers, democratizing access to information.
Numerous online resources, including journals, articles, and books, are available through open access initiatives.
Facilitates continuous learning and skill enhancement for medical illustrators.

Conclusions:

Open access significantly benefits medical illustrators by broadening access to CPD resources.
Encourages a more equitable and accessible landscape for professional development in medical illustration.
Highlights the importance of identifying and utilizing open access platforms for career advancement.