2021 AMI Online Salon

Breathe

Project Details

  • Entrant Name:  Natalie Koscal
  • Client: The New England Journal of Medicine
  • Collaborators: Kim Knoper
  • Copyright: The Massachusetts Medical Society, 2021
  • Medium/software used: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • Final presentation format: Printed and online journal
  • Primary Audience: Medical residents, physicians, health care providers

 

Project Description

The purpose of this piece was to transform a surgeon’s autobiographical account of an emotionally intense first day as an Attending Surgeon into a compelling illustrated narrative utilizing visual storytelling and sequential illustration techniques. The goal of the Graphic Perspective was to connect readers at all stages of their professional development.

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