In 2008 the Medical Interpreter Network of Georgia (MING) reached out to medical interpreter associations in neighboring states to plan our first event.  Joining MING were the South Eastern Medical Interpreters Association (SEMIA) in Kentucky, the Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators (TAPIT) and the South Carolina Health Interpreter Association (SCHIA).  Held in June of 2008 at Emory University, the event attracted participants from the southeast region and beyond.

The second of these annual events will be held at the University of Kentucky (Lexington) on June 18-19.  The Tennessee Association of Medical Interpreters and Translators (TAMIT) has joined us in this venture.  Our keynote speaker is Cynthia Roat, MPH.  Cindy has been, and continues to be, a leading voice in the field on medical interpreting, from her earlier days as principle author of the Bridging the Gap medical interpreter training program to her current duties as a member of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Standards, Training and Certification Committee.

In addition to Cindy, the conference will include workshops on a variety of topics, from the latest news in certification to practical applications in the everyday work life of a medical interpreter.  If you are looking for a job in the field of medical interpreting, a Job Marketplace will be held during the conference.  We hope you will seize this opportunity to come learn, network and to enjoy the company of your fellow interpreters.

If you wish to receive the latest information about this conference and about other events in the southeast region, contact Lynn Fors at forslynn@sjhlex.org and include what state you currently live in.

Keynote Speaker: Cindy Roat, MPH

A consultant and trainer on issues related to language access in health care, Cindy is the principle author of Bridging the Gap, currently the most widely offered training program for medical interpreters in the United States. She is a founding member of the Society of Medical Interpreters (SOMI) in Seattle, is a former Co-Chair of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) and a current member of its Standards, Training, and Certification Committee.

The Conference program consists of a diverse offering of educational workshops, plenary sessions and panels, networking opportunities and more…

Conference Schedule:

Thursday, June 18th: 1pm – 5pm
Friday, June 19th: 9am – 5pm

Rates:
Early Bird (March 17th through May 15th): Members*: $150 Non-Members: $180
Regular Registration (May 16th through June 10th): Members*: $200 Non-Members: $230
On-Site Registration (after June 10th): $250/$280
Student (full-time) $75
One-Day All: $75.00

Current members of the following groups may register at the Member rate:
- Medical Interpreter Network of Georgia
- South Eastern Medical Interpreter's Association
- Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators
- Tennessee Association of Medical Interpreters

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