Imi.org.uk is a UK based medical illustration education services provider
Title
Institute of Medical Illustrators
Description
Founded in 1968 to bring together the several disciplines of medical illustration, for over 30 years IMI has set and maintained standards for the profession.
For its membership, IMI provides a rich network of fellow professionals, working together to improve and develop medical illustration by means of conferences, courses and regional meetings. IMI introduced the first Diploma in Medical Illustration in this country and in conjunction with Glasgow Caledonian University, this has now been validated as the first BSc in Medical Illustration in the world. IMI provides its members with the umbrella of a Code of Conduct and a Code of Responsible Practice which, together with the Degree and the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, guarantee employers well qualified and up-to-date staff. The Fellowship of IMI is the advanced practitioner grade and is a prized distinction, demonstrating outstanding professional achievement.
IMI has negotiated full registered status with the National Register of Medical Illustration Practitioners for all its qualified Members who, from 1st January 2001, will be entitled to use the letters RMIP after their names.
