The Mission It began with a train ride from Grand Central Station in New York to Yale University in New Haven. My mission: to speak to a group of pre-Med and pre-Health students; members of a national organization called MedX, whose mission is to explore the healthcare field from an array of … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Expect Nuggets
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The Medical Illustrators’ Narrator
Do my little blue bird's tweets still reach you? If so, then you know that I recently returned from the AMI Conference. But, did you know that I was a stockbroker many years ago? That profession was some of the best training I could have hoped for now that I'm a voiceover actor. Why do you ask? … [Read more...] about The Medical Illustrators’ Narrator
People Are Talking, But Are You Being Heard?
So, what did you think about my NPR interview? The content discussed was DTC (Direct-to-Consumer), in which the narrator's voice needs to project a caring and concerned tone (like a mother, caregiver or healthcare professional), conveying confidence and experience. Advertisements, whether for … [Read more...] about People Are Talking, But Are You Being Heard?
Is it Worth It? — MedVO
It’s a question we ask ourselves countless times a day. Should I sprint across the street or wait for the light to change? Should I push through the pain of an exercise or be gentle with myself? Should I risk telling someone how I feel, or keep my counsel? Malcolm Gladwell, in his book, … [Read more...] about Is it Worth It? — MedVO
BIOMEDICAL VISUALIZATION — MedVO
MEDICAL ILLUSTRATOR BEST PRACTICES Recently I narrated four medical animation videos about cleft lip and palate surgeries while working closely with four female graduate students in the Biomedical Visualization Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): Sam Bond, Melanie Conrad, … [Read more...] about BIOMEDICAL VISUALIZATION — MedVO
Ask Your Doctor If This Ad Is Right For You
As the Medical Narrator, I’ve narrated medical device videos, such as this one, which was produced by James Archer of Anatomy Blue for St. Jude Medical. But, this video was never intended for the general public, so ask your doctor if this ad is right for you. The health care industry spent $14 … [Read more...] about Ask Your Doctor If This Ad Is Right For You