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Medical Illustrators and Photographers

Work Environment

Medical illustrators generally work in clean, well-lit offices. They spend a great deal of time at their desks, whether in front of a computer or at the drafting table. They are sometimes required to visit operating rooms.

Photographers, especially those employed by a large hospital, may have to run around during their day. They may be asked to take photos of a complicated surgery in the morning, and then shoot pictures at an official hospital event that night. They may also spend time in a darkroom or in front of a computer, looking for and preparing photos for publishing.