Medical Artist
Philip Ferguson Jones MMAA, MIMI, Registered Medical PRACTITIONER
Training
Philip took up his anatomical training at Manchester faculty of Medicine, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng) with the Medical Artist’s Education Trust MAET. In 2009 he gained professional membership to The Medical Artist’s Association of Great Britain maa.org.uk and is a registered member of The Academy for Healthcare Science ahcs.
In 2021, Philip became a Professional member of the Institute of Medical Illustrator (IMI)
With over 20 years of professional experience Philip has a special interest in oculoplastic and maxillofacial surgery. He has illustrated 3 editions of a highly acclaimed oculoplastic text book as well as many papers and presentations on this subject. From this he has be invited to present and participate in facial cadaveric dissections at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Philip is currently chair-elect of the Medical Artists' Association of Great Britain. maa.org.uk
What is a medical Art?
Medical art is a specialized form of art in which an artist interprets and communicates scientific and medical information through drawings, diagrams, images, and animations. Medical art plays a significant role in the field of medicine by helping physicians, researchers, and patients to comprehend complex medical information that would be difficult to explain using words alone. Medical artists must have specialized knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology as well as good artistic skills. Therefore, a medical artist is critical to the medical industry.
One of the significant roles that medical artists play is in medical education. Medical students and educators use illustrations and animations to teach anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, and medical procedures. Medical art can aid in breaking down complex medical concepts and providing an easy and engaging way to learn. Medical artists create illustrations and animations that make learning medical concepts easier and more comprehensible. They make use of detailed images and explanatory texts, making it easier for medical students to understand anatomy and physiology.
Another crucial role that medical artists play in the medical industry is in medical communication. Medical artists are responsible for producing medical illustrations and animations that communicate complex medical concepts to patients. Medical artists create visuals that help patients better understand their medical conditions or treatments. This is particularly the case with rare diseases where patients may be unaware of the details or mechanism of their disease. Hence medical artists help in bridging the information gap between patients and doctors.
Also, medical art plays a crucial role in presenting research study findings. Medical artists create visuals that researchers use to present significant findings from their research. For instance, they may produce animations, 3D models, and other visuals that depict the results of the research study to enhance comprehension of the research findings.
In conclusion, medical art plays a critical role in the medical industry, from teaching medical students and articulating complicated medical concepts to patients, to presenting research findings visually. Medical artists create illustrations and animations that aid in educating medical students, communicating complex medical concepts to patients, and enhancing research study results. This highlights the necessity of medical artists in modern-day medicine. Therefore, the need for medical artists continues to grow in significance in the future of the medical industry.
Philip took up his anatomical training at Manchester faculty of Medicine, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng) with the Medical Artist’s Education Trust MAET. In 2009 he gained professional membership to The Medical Artist’s Association of Great Britain maa.org.uk and is a registered member of The Academy for Healthcare Science ahcs.
In 2021, Philip became a Professional member of the Institute of Medical Illustrator (IMI)
With over 20 years of professional experience Philip has a special interest in oculoplastic and maxillofacial surgery. He has illustrated 3 editions of a highly acclaimed oculoplastic text book as well as many papers and presentations on this subject. From this he has be invited to present and participate in facial cadaveric dissections at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Philip is currently chair-elect of the Medical Artists' Association of Great Britain. maa.org.uk
What is a medical Art?
Medical art is a specialized form of art in which an artist interprets and communicates scientific and medical information through drawings, diagrams, images, and animations. Medical art plays a significant role in the field of medicine by helping physicians, researchers, and patients to comprehend complex medical information that would be difficult to explain using words alone. Medical artists must have specialized knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology as well as good artistic skills. Therefore, a medical artist is critical to the medical industry.
One of the significant roles that medical artists play is in medical education. Medical students and educators use illustrations and animations to teach anatomy and physiology, surgical techniques, and medical procedures. Medical art can aid in breaking down complex medical concepts and providing an easy and engaging way to learn. Medical artists create illustrations and animations that make learning medical concepts easier and more comprehensible. They make use of detailed images and explanatory texts, making it easier for medical students to understand anatomy and physiology.
Another crucial role that medical artists play in the medical industry is in medical communication. Medical artists are responsible for producing medical illustrations and animations that communicate complex medical concepts to patients. Medical artists create visuals that help patients better understand their medical conditions or treatments. This is particularly the case with rare diseases where patients may be unaware of the details or mechanism of their disease. Hence medical artists help in bridging the information gap between patients and doctors.
Also, medical art plays a crucial role in presenting research study findings. Medical artists create visuals that researchers use to present significant findings from their research. For instance, they may produce animations, 3D models, and other visuals that depict the results of the research study to enhance comprehension of the research findings.
In conclusion, medical art plays a critical role in the medical industry, from teaching medical students and articulating complicated medical concepts to patients, to presenting research findings visually. Medical artists create illustrations and animations that aid in educating medical students, communicating complex medical concepts to patients, and enhancing research study results. This highlights the necessity of medical artists in modern-day medicine. Therefore, the need for medical artists continues to grow in significance in the future of the medical industry.
Professional Memberships
