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Training the renaissance medical illustrator

W M Winn

    The Journal of Biocommunication
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Medical illustration training evolves to meet new demands. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas balances traditional courses with modern problem-solving for its Biomedical Illustration Master of Arts degree.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Illustration
    • Biomedical Communication
    • Art as Applied to Medicine

    Background:

    • Professional training for medical illustrators has faced recent controversy.
    • Accredited medical illustration programs are adapting curricula.
    • New demands impact the role of practicing medical illustrators.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the history, philosophy, and implementation of a Master of Arts degree in Biomedical Communication.
    • To outline a curriculum balancing traditional and contemporary approaches in medical illustration training.

    Main Methods:

    • Curriculum development and implementation at a specific university.
    • Analysis of historical and philosophical underpinnings of the program.
    • Integration of problem-solving methodologies into art education.

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    Main Results:

    • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas has developed a comprehensive M.A. in Biomedical Communication.
    • The curriculum successfully integrates time-proven courses with contemporary problem-solving.
    • The program addresses the evolving needs of the medical illustration profession.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented curriculum provides a robust training model for future medical illustrators.
    • Balancing tradition and innovation is key to effective medical illustration education.
    • This program serves as a benchmark for adapting art education to scientific advancements.