I illustrate
understanding.
I eliminate questions.
I orchestrate clarity.
I accelerate learning.
About Nick
I am a Senior Medical Illustrator in the Editorial Graphics department at the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). I currently practice remotely from Boston, Massachusetts, where I relocated to in 2024 after nearly 8 years in Chicago. I am academically trained in design, illustration, and medical science. I have a combined 20 years of experience in product design and medical illustration.
Through my work as a medical illustrator I seek to facilitate communication among clinicians, scientists, and decision makers in healthcare and health policy through the production of accurate, cohesive, intuitive, and dynamic illustration.
Where I work
The Journal of the American Medical Association is an international, peer-reviewed medical journal serving the needs of clinicians, scientists, decision makers in healthcare and healthcare policy, and the general public. It has been in continuous publication since 1883 and is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world both in print and online.
The central mission of JAMA is “to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.” In addition, some key objectives include
Maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity and quality.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical research, clinical care, health policy, and society.
Support physicians with content that helps them make informed clinical decisions and continue to grow in their practice.
How do I help promote the art and science of medicine?
Patient Information Pages
Concise illustrations that accompany a single page article on a health condition. Designed to be easily understood by a non-medical audience. Pathology, treatment, and situational narratives.
Research + Reviews
Illustrations of complex medical conditions with a focus on diagnosis and/or treatment. Richly-detailed and meticulously organized. For a clinical audience in research, or primary, and specialty care.
Editorial Illustration
Visually compelling images, designed to capture readers’ attention, summarize article content, and evoke an emotional response anywhere from sombre to whimsical.