Medillustrate
What is Medillustrate?
Medillustrate is a digital library for scientific illustrations and diagrams. Our goal is to enhance youth understanding of complex scientific processes and anatomical structures by emphasizing visual learning. By allowing individuals to submit their work and gain recognition, we also hope to build a community of contributors passionate about the intersection of art and science. We believe that art is the key to making scientific concepts more engaging, approachable, and universally accessible.
Discover & Learn
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Explore a curated library of peer-generated illustrations
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Utilize filters for specific topics
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Download or embed illustrations for studying, teaching, or presentations
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Learn and memorize complex scientific concepts by referencing labeled diagrams
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Like your favorite works to show your support for creators!
Create & Share
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Share your medical or scientific illustrations with a global learning community
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Gain recognition for your work while helping students, educators, and peers
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Join a growing community of creators with access to exclusive opportunities
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Contribute to making science more approachable and accessible through visual representation
Submission Ideas
Human Anatomy & Body Systems
Microbiology
Cellular Processes (Ex: Mitosis vs Meiosis)
Pathology & Disease Mechanisms
Environmental Science
Lab Techniques (Ex: Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Neuroscience & Neural Circuits
Botany
Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Infographics/Posters
Step-by-step Procedural Illustrations
Get Involved
Medillustrate Internship Program
The MedIllustrate Internship Program is a virtual opportunity for high school students to gain experience in science communication, medical education, and digital media. Every internship is personalized to the student's personal interests and goals, some projects including supporting content creation and outreach, platform development, and implementing novel programs to continue to expand Medillustrate and emphasize the benefits of accessible scientific visuals.
Interns will:
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Create + contribute scientific illustrations/tutorials
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Assist with social media campaigns to grow community engagement
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Help review and curate digital submissions
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​Collaborate with the Medillustrate team on projects that improve accessibility and learning
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Explore the opportunity to take on a higher level of commitment and impact and join the Medillustrate Leadership Board (16+)
Academic Level: High School Student
Background: Interest in science education, medicine, illustration, or digital media.
Skills (preferred but not required):
- Basic digital art/illustration or design tools
(ex: Canva, Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Writing or communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Youtube)
Commitment: 3–5 hours per week for at least 2–3 months. Flexible scheduling.
Attitude: Collaborative, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
