Intern – Medical Illustration (Hybrid)

American Medical Association (AMA); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Medical Association invites applications for an Intern - Medical Illustration (Hybrid) in Chicago, IL. You will create accurate medical illustrations and data displays for JAMA and JAMA Network publications, collaborating with editors and authors.

Expect to observe and participate in daily graphics tasks, and contribute to patient pages, medical news visuals, and scholarly content on a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Second year student pursuing a Master's in Biomedical Visualization at University of Illinois at Chicago.
• Excellent drawing skills with ability to visualize anatomy and the human figure.
• Strong research skills.
• Solid background in anatomy, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Typography and layout skills are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates original illustrations and data displays for scientific articles and related content.
• Observes and participates in daily medical illustration activities with the team.

Skills

Drawing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Biomedical Visualization (in progress)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Intern - Medical Illustration (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity for anIntern - Medical Illustration (Hybrid) on our Scientific Publications team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As an Intern - Medical Illustration, you will participate, observe, and gain knowledge of the creation of visual content for the scholarly, peer-reviewed JAMA. You will create accurate and effective medical and scientific illustrations and data displays for JAMA and JAMA Network print and online publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates original illustrations and data displays for scientific articles, Patient Pages, and Medical News in collaboration with authors and JAMA and JAMA Network editorial and production staff and authors. Evaluates submitted illustrations, data displays, and multimedia content for accuracy and suitability for publication. Completes research as necessary for conceptual development of illustrations and data displays.


• Observe and participate in the daily activities of the medical illustration staff, including department meetings, manuscript meetings, and the collaboration with the other graphics and media staff, manuscript editors, composition staff, authors, and reviewing editors.
  

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Second year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago working towards a Master's degree in Biomedical Visualization required.
   


2. Excellent drawing skills are required. Must be able to visualize spatial relationships, anatomy, and the human figure accurately.
   


3. Strong research skills required.
   


4. Strong scientific background, including understanding of anatomy, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry required.
   


5. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required.
   


6. Strong skills in typography and layout preferred.
   


7. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is a non-exempt position, and the salary for this position is $19-$26/hr. This is the highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION