Insil Choi
About Insil Choi
Insil Choi is a Senior Medical Illustrator and Team Lead at Osso VR, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in illustration, having contributed to various institutions and produced notable works for scientific journals.
Current Role at Osso VR
Insil Choi serves as the Senior Medical Illustrator and Team Lead at Osso VR, a position she has held since June 2019. In this role, she is responsible for creating detailed medical illustrations and leading a team of illustrators. Her work focuses on enhancing medical training through visual communication, particularly in virtual reality environments.
Previous Experience in Medical Illustration
Prior to her current role, Insil Choi worked as a freelance illustrator for various institutions. In 2014, she provided her illustration services to the University of Maryland Baltimore County and Rhode Island Hospital. She also worked with Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2015. Her freelance work included creating illustrations for scientific journals, notably for Nature and Cell.
Educational Background
Insil Choi has a diverse educational background in the arts and sciences. She earned a Master of Arts in Medical and Biology Illustration from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications Design from the National Institute for Lifelong Education in 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design, completed in 2014.
Illustration Projects and Contributions
Throughout her career, Insil Choi has contributed to various significant projects. At Osso VR, she created an illustration of the amygdala for research purposes. Additionally, for her thesis project at Johns Hopkins University, she developed a VR simulation app aimed at training users in autopsy brain removal procedures. These projects highlight her expertise in combining medical knowledge with artistic skills.
Freelance Work and Collaborations
Insil Choi has engaged in freelance work across several prestigious institutions. In addition to her roles at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Rhode Island Hospital, Harvard University, and MIT, she also worked with Kummer Consulting LLC and Parkloco. Her freelance experiences have allowed her to collaborate on a variety of projects, enhancing her skills and expanding her professional network.