A big thanks to Tricia Perry, editor of Caduceus for letting us share this wonderful article! It originally appeared in the Winter 2016 issue and spotlights our very own Cristina McDowell. Stories like hers are great for helping consumers of interpreting services understand everything that goes into being a professional. Enjoy! Lorena Ortiz Schneider, e-Voice … [Read more...]
Job announcement: Spanish Language Court Interpreter – Fairfax County – Virginia
There is a Spanish Language Court Interpreter vacancy in the Judicial Branch offices of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Job description: The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for the position of Spanish Language Court Interpreter. Staff Interpreters report directly to the Foreign Language Services Coordinator … [Read more...]
Book Review: Introduction to Healthcare for Spanish-Speaking Interpreters and Translators
Introduction to Healthcare for Spanish-speaking Interpreters and Translators A Book Review by Cynthia E. Roat, MPH Authors: Crezee, Ineke H.M., Holly Mikkelson and Laura Monzon-Storey Publisher: John Benjamins, 2015 Number of pages: 388 pages ISBN: 978 90 272 1222 1 (paperback) Available for purchase from John Benjamins Publishing at … [Read more...]
ATA57: Closing Keynote Speaker
Great news! Professor Wilhelm "Bill" Weber from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey will be ATA57's closing keynote speaker! Mr. Weber's profile is available on the MIIS website: https://www.miis.edu/academics/faculty/wweber His (very impressive) experience includes a Master’s in conference interpreting from the University of Geneva. Active … [Read more...]
Practical tips for new medical interpreters
by Rita N. Weil Dress appropriately as a professional. Wear comfortable shoes, no sneakers Always have water with you. Some assignments can be unexpectedly long. Bring a snack with you such as nuts, string cheese, and fruit. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Leave lots of travel time especially during rush hour, and when you are going to a site for the first … [Read more...]