Pat Thomas, CMI, FAMI

It seems increasingly common in these days of instant long distance communications, that my clients know me only as a voice on the phone and by the artwork in their hands. I’d like to share with you a little more information to bridge the distance gap.

My small business, Pat Thomas Medical Illustration, was established in 1973. Details of my business career can be seen in my résumé. I have been privileged to be the sole illustrator on nine texts and a contributing illustrator for several others. For the past 20 years my primary work has been producing medical legal exhibits. I have worked both defense and plaintiff cases including many high profile trials resulting in multi-million dollar awards. Most of this work has been in conjunction with DecisionQuest, a trial consulting firm with offices across the country.

I’ve earned and maintained the designation of Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI). The software company Corel, features me as one of their “Painter™ Masters.” I also serve as an adjunct clinical assistant professor in Biomedical Visualization at the University of Illinois Chicago.

In 2006-2007 I was privileged to serve as President of the Association of Medical Illustrators. I have previously served as the association's secretary, chaired numerous committees and have received the distinction of Fellow for my contributions.

My home is in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. I live here with my husband Greg and my West Highland terrier, Keltie. Greg is an architect who enjoys restoration work. We have two daughters, Stacy and Greer, who both have design careers. Stacy, an industrial designer, and Greer, a graphic and interior designer, both work in Chicago design firms.

In my leisure time I like to cook, volunteer, hike, and enjoy Chicago’s many cultural offerings. Feel free to contact me with your questions and comments.