What influenced the Art?

Nothing defines a trade or profession better than the tools of that particular trade or profession. So, when those tools are brought together in a form of art, they should, with or without words be able to convey a meaning. This is the belief of the artist, Dr. Kene Anamekwe.  

This IMEF logo is a special tribute to the Faculty at the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in Chattanooga, who gave me the opportunity to produce this art, as well as all its academic affiliates and those who have given generously to the future of medical education. 

The logo is also a tribute to all physicians who, have through time, never relented but continued the quest to broaden and enhance medical education with the end product being sound and knowledgeable physicians. These physicians, who ceaselessly study volumes of medical texts, keeping up with the most recent researches and publications, also strive to ensure the ultimate treatments for the diverse ailments of their patients.  

Medicine, though, an ancient profession is both art and science which is continually evolving and one of the signature tools of the trade is the stethoscope. The advancements in modern Medicine can be compared to the radically irresistible fun colors of the stethoscope of today. Nevertheless, the science of diagnosing disease has carried through centuries with development of very sophisticated diagnostic tests and therapies for the prevention and cure of disease and preservation of mankind. 

In this piece of art, the color orange is dear to our hearts as it represents the home color of the University of Tennessee. In my view, it was not whether it had a place, but how much of the space was its. The book is a reminder to all physicians that knowledge is wealth and holds the key to a desirable outcome for both physicians and patients. Honesty, humility, perseverance and compassion are some of the virtues which we as physicians must imbibe, to be able to make a connection with our patients. The RX is the result of physician patient interaction and recovery of our patients is the best reimbursement for our work and a most desired outcome.  

IMEF has chosen the definitive goal of educating future physicians and by so doing strengthens the Hippocratic Oath which bestows on every physician the awesome responsibility of respect for patients, respect for colleagues, confidentiality, the ability to accept limitation and humility to accept wrong doing. 

About the Artist

Would have been happy an artist or physician. - Kene Anamekwe, M.D. 

Creation of the IMEF logo gave her an opportunity to marry two extreme professions she is passionate about. 

The artist was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Chief L.O.G. Anyanwu and Lolo Anne Adaugo Anyanwu. She spent her early years in some of the best schools in this West African nation. Her educational foundation was laid at The Fountain School Surulere Lagos, a private school and later at Queens College Yaba Lagos, where she won a scholarship for academic excellence.   Her medical education started at The University of Nigeria, college of Medicine in Enugu, where she graduated with an MBBS. She is currently at the University of Tennessee, college of Medicine, Chattanooga, specializing in Internal Medicine.  

Dr. Kene Anamekwe has remained passionate about helping the less privileged in society. This passion led her to participate in numerous health outreach programs. At the University of Nigeria, she was the vice chair for her medical class health week and led other physicians in health outreach to rural communities.  

She is married to an amazingly supportive husband - Chebiri O.C. Anamekwe - who has been her strength prior to and since starting residency. They have two adorable children ages 6 and 3. Her hobbies include drawing, painting, calligraphy, running, cycling, sewing, decorating, gardening, cooking and family.