About VME | Emory School of Medicine

Our team of medical illustrators are highly trained in science and digital arts. Our goal is to improve health and educational outcomes. We have medical illustrators serving in surgery, surgical education, organ transplant, and brain health. If your work is outside of these groups, please contact Michael Konomos to be directed to potential resources to meet your needs.

VME team members

Michael Konomos, MS, CMI

Visual Medical Education Team Leader

My current projects are related to COVID-19, cancer, immunology, and fundamental science research. Previously specialized in surgery, transplantation, and cardiovascular.

Areas of interest and expertise:
Illustration
Visual education for the improvement of outcomes
3D computer modeling
Design thinking
Patient education

Bona Kim, MA, CMI

Business Analyst, Medical Illustrator, Brain Health

My current projects are related to brain health.

Areas of interest and expertise:
Design thinking
Illustration
Process flow research
Patient education
Mobile application UX/UI

Satyen Tripathi, MA, CMI

Senior Medical Illustrator, Surgery & Transplant

My current projects are related to cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Previous experience includes transplant and colorectal surgery.

Areas of interest and expertise:
Illustration
Animation
Patient education

Andy Matlock, MS

Senior Medical Illustrator, Carlos-Davis Center for Surgical Anatomy and Technique

My current projects are related to surgical education and simulation.

Areas of interest and expertise:
3D computer modeling
Illustration
3D printing
Simulation materials