Medical & Biological Illustration Graduate Program
Our 2-year MA degree program is dedicated to excellence in the visual communication of science teaching the most up-to-date technologies in the field.
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Clinical Anaplastology
Graduate Program
Our 2-year MS degree program gives students clinical experience in custom somatic and maxillofacial prosthetics while learning the latest innovations in the field.
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Production Services
Illustration, animation and video, graphic design, 3D modeling, websites—collaborate with our faculty on your next project. Book a free consultation to explore our fee-for-service options.
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Prosthetics Clinic
Patients can schedule an appointment and visit our clinic for custom maxillofacial and somatic prosthetics with our Certified Clinical Anaplastologists.
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The Department of Art as Applied to Medicine is a leader in the field of visual communication for science and health care.
Built on a strong foundation of scientific knowledge, artistic technique, and clear visual communication, we maintain the highest standards of the profession while embracing new medical, scientific, and communication technologies. We are dedicated to training the next generation of medical illustrators and clinical anaplastologists.
Faculty and staff in the department support the visual communication needs of today’s healthcare professionals by creating high quality illustrations, animations, graphic design, interactive media, 3D models and visualizations. Our clinical faculty design and create custom facial, ocular, and somatic prosthetics for patients. The department is the birthplace of professional medical illustration in North America; we preserve 130 years of extraordinary work in our archives of historical and contemporary medical illustration.
Events
25 June 2026
A Celebration of Tim Phelps
4:00 – 6:00pm EDT
Welch Medical Library
Second Floor
1900 E Monument St
Baltimore, MD 21205
29 July – 1 August, 2026
2026 Annual AMI Conference
Celebrating the 80th, this year’s meeting will be held at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
What is Medical Illustration?
Medical illustration blends expertise in visual communication, science experience and artistry to create clear storytelling for all types of audiences. The work supports education, research, patient care, public relations, and marketing. Medical illustrators serve as visual problem solvers, often conducting research, collaborating with experts, and observing procedures as part of their process. The field is evolving quickly due to advances in science and technology. As discoveries grow, the demand for accurate and effective communication in medical illustration continues to increase.
What is Anaplastology?
Clinical anaplastology is a specialized field focused on the restoration and replacement of facial and body parts lost due to trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Custom prosthetic devices are created, such as artificial ears, noses, and limbs, using advanced materials that closely mimic the appearance and texture of natural tissue. The process involves detailed assessments, 3D imaging, and close collaboration with medical professionals to ensure optimal results. This not only enhances physical appearance but also improves patients’ psychological well-being and quality of life.
Latest News
Visit our news section for the latest updates on departmental and graduate program events, faculty and student awards, publications and other happenings.
Chloe Woodin Receives the 2023 Netter Award
The 2023 winner of the Frank Netter Scholarship is Chloe Woodin.
This award, given by the family and friends of Dr. Netter, provides financial aid to students in the graduate program of medical and biological illustration.
Students Visit the Welch Rare Book Room
Second years students in the Medical Illustration program enjoyed a guided tour of the rare book collection in the Institute of the History of Medicine. Michael Seminara, curator of the Historical Collection, focused on anatomical atlases as he showed us some of the highlights of the collection.
Marjorie Gregerman, 1934 – 2023
Marjorie Gregerman was a medical illustrator and member of the faculty of the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine for two decades, from 1972 to 1992. She taught courses in illustration, visual concepts and communication, media reproduction, graphic design, and design of instructional programs.