The illustrated work Allergic Rhinitis of faculty member Jennifer “Jeni” Fairman received “Best of Show” at the Frank H. Netter, MD School of Medicine 10th Anniversary Celebration and Juried Exhibition at Quinnipiac University. [This same work also recently received an Award of Excellence during the 2023 Association of Medical Illustrators Annual Salon.]
A second illustration, Systems of Pneumococcal Infection, also Jeni’s work, was also selected to be included in the Netter Exhibition.
2nd Place was awarded to alumna I-Hsun Wu for her work, Distribution of the Segment of the Maxillary Artery and Open-Heart Surgery.
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine formally marked a decade of exceptional patient-centered education at its 10th Anniversary Symposium and Celebration on Wednesday, September 13. The event honored the legacy of the school’s namesake and highlighted its commitment to advance quality health care in the community.
Honoring the field of medical illustrations in the promotion of education, research and patient care, the daylong celebration also included a symposium of renowned medical illustrators who shared their insight and expertise on the field of medical illustrations. Special guest Francine Netter Roberson delivered the keynote presentation with highlights from her published biographical work, Medicine’s Michelangelo. Speakers included Symposium Co-Chair Dr. François I. Luks, Dr. Katelyn Norman, Dr. Michael Natter, Vinald “Vinnie” Francis, Karen Bucher, Ni-ka Ford and Symposium Co-Chair and AAM faculty member Ian Suk.
The symposium also featured a juried art exhibit of medical illustrations submitted in two artist categories, professional and student. The art exhibit was planned in partnership with the Association of Medical Illustrators, with artwork on display and winners announced during the symposium.