milie McMahon-Lacharit

Biomedical Illustration and Communication

SUMMARY

MSc Biomedical Communications from one of five accredited schools in North America.

Fluently bilingual in both official languages: French and English.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills and experience.

Academic research, writing, and editing experience including analytical literature reviews and a

master s research paper.

In-depth knowledge of design and communication theories for various audiences in health sciences.

Extensive scientific knowledge, including anatomy, histology, pathology, neurology, physiology,

epidemiology, genetics, cell biology, nutrition, and pharmacology.

Dedicated, organized, meticulous, responsible, and fast self-motivated learner.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) 2004-2006

Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto ON

Master s Research Project included writing of a research paper and creation of an

educational website targeted towards patients who have Central Post-Stroke Pain

Theoretical and actual studies of human-computer interactions, visualization and

illustration, design, content organization, audience analysis

Biomedical Media Design Stream in which courses included Community-Centered

Design Research, Advanced Media Design Technologies, Visual Representation of

Medical Knowledge, Sequential Medical Communication

Portfolio Development and General Programs 2003-2004

Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa ON

Fine Arts: Studio Painting, Studio Drawing, Studio Sculpture, Lifedrawing

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1999-2003

University of Guelph, G uelph ON

Final cumulative average of A-

Literature review and fourth-year research project on the physiological control of

food intake in humans

Dipl me d tudes secondaires 1994-1999

Coll ge catholique Samuel-Genest, O ttawa ON

Gifted Program and Science Concentration Program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research and Production Specialist, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa ON 2009-present

Conceptualization, sketching, rendering of medical illustrations.

Design and layout for various internal and external publications.

Maintained corporate website.

On-going production of visual and multimedia aspects of internal and external

communications projects.

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milie McMahon-Lacharit

Biomedical Illustration and Communication

WORK EXPERIENCE CONT D

Freelance Biomedical Illustrator, Self-employed, Ottawa ON 2004-present

Self-promoted, negotiated, coordinated, executed, and managed various

contracts.

Created and maintained a self-promotion website.

Bilingual Trainer, Ontario Telemedicine Network, Ottawa ON 2008-2009

This not-for-profit organization, funded by the Government of Ontario, helps deliver clinical care

and professional education using two-way videoconferencing systems and tele-diagnostic

instruments.

Consulted with stakeholders and worked with internal teams to plan, deliver,

market, and evaluate training programs.

Collaborated with internal and external customers to create standard

telemedicine training programs (user guides, training manuals, quick reference

guides) as well as e-training programs using a number of e-learning

technologies (online simulation, videoconferencing, webconferencing).

Medical Illustrator, QA International, M ontr al QC 2006-2008

This main division of the privately owned publishing house Groupe Qu bec Am rique has created

state-of-the-art digital images for print and electronic media throughout the world since 1989.

Illustrated detailed and accurate illustrations for a health encyclopedia

targeting a general audience.

Updated the database of all medical and anatomical terminology included in

the encyclopedia and CD on an on-going basis.

Illustrator & CD Interface Designer, The Toronto Notes, Toronto ON

The Toronto Notes, now in its 24th publication, is a comprehensive medical reference book used by

students around the world to study for the medical licensing exam.

Sketched and rendered four illustrations published in The Toronto Notes 2006.

Re-designed the interface and programming of the accompanying CD.

Illustrator, The Toronto Notes, Toronto ON 2004

Sketched and rendered one illustration published in the medical reference and

study manual The Toronto Notes 2005.

Worked in conjunction with medical content experts to ensure scientific

accuracy of the illustration.

Calling Team Member, Canadian Medical Protective Association, Ottawa ON 2004

This national not-for-profit organization provides medico-legal protection, education and advice

to over 70,000 Canadian physicians.

Telephoned doctors across Canada to obtain their contact information in order

to update the association s files.

Private Swimming Instructor, Self-employed, Guelph and Ottawa ON 2001-2004

Planned, instructed, and evaluated personalized swimming lessons for

children.

Lifeguard/Instructor, YMCA/YWCA, Guelph ON 2001-2002

Guarded the pool and deck for safety and instructed all levels of the YMCA/

YWCA Swim Program.

Membership Applications Clerk, Canadian Medical Protective Association, Ottawa ON 2000-2002

Processed applications for membership from new members and ensured

appropriate supporting documentation was obtained.

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milie McMahon-Lacharit

Biomedical Illustration and Communication

COMPUTER & TRADITIONAL SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Flash CS5, Macromedia Dreamweaver

CS5, Wacom Digitizing Tablet, Microsoft Office 2004 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Apple Mail, MAC and PC operating systems.

Digital Photography, Pencil, Pen & Ink, Colour Pencils, Lifedrawing, Acrylic Painting, Sculpture

Project conceptual development, Storyboarding, Web design and page layout, writing and

editing

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Strategic Training Program in Pain: Molecules to Community, Canadian 2005-2006

Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Entrance Scholarship, University of Toronto 2004

Entrance Scholarship, University of Guelph 1999

PUBLICATIONS

McMahon, ., L. Wilson-Pauwels, J. Henry, J. Jenkinson, B. Sutherland, and M. Brierley. The

iconic pain assessment tool: Facilitating the translation of pain sensations and improving

patient-physician dialogue. Journal of Biocommunication. (publication pending)

Shiau, C.J. and A.J. Toren (eds.). 2006. The Toronto Notes 2006. 22nd edition. Toronto: Toronto

Notes Medical Publishing Inc. (4 illustrations)

Leonard, B., and J. Yeung (eds.). 2005. The Toronto Notes 2005. 21st edition. Toronto: Toronto

Notes Medical Publishing Inc. (1 illustration)

MEMBERSHIP

Association of Medical Illustrators

REFERENCES

I will gladly provide them upon request.

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