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About the Trust The Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences was incorporated as a non-profit public foundation in 1988. Established under the direction of the Board of Governors of the Association of Medical Illustrators, a professional organization of medically-trained visual communicators, the Trust strives to develop and support education and research programs in the field of health science communications. History of the Trust The Association of Medical Illustrators sought to establish a public educational foundation for the purpose of raising and maintaining funds to be used for developing and supporting education and research within the field of medical illustration and related visual communication professions, and for advancing education and communication in medicine and the health sciences. Since its founding in 1988, the Trust has endeavored to identify and secure funding for educational and research activities in visual communications in the health sciences, and to act as a conduit for these resources. Currently, the Trust supports: scholarships, research grants, continuing professional education, and an international recognition program for exceptional contributions to medical education. Mission of the Trust To provide leadership for the advancement of education and research in visual communication for the health sciences. Vision Statement To be known as the premier resource for funding of visual communications in the health sciences. Statement of Values Accountability - The Board accepts fully our responsibilities and duties as directors of the Vesalius Trust. We will act with fairness and compassion, tempered with resolve, to reach decisions that are both equitable and sound however difficult the issues. Guarantor of Loyalty - The Board members have an allegiance to our organization, our donors and our recipients to be faithful and constant while conducting business. Independence - The Board shall act free of control, bias and influence as we strive to accomplish the mission of the Trust. Fiscal Responsibility - The Board acknowledges a fiduciary responsibility to the Trust's benefactors for the financial well-being and prudent distribution of the funds that they have entrusted to the Trust. Trust - Integrity and honesty are the cornerstones of the trust. The Board shall commit to truth in every word and deed. The Board shall assume responsibility for all actions and ensure all deeds are consistent with the Board's words.