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Interpreting Pain
Medical interpreter deal with pain on a daily basis. Some types of pain are especially challenging to interpret.
Leading from the Bottom
If your department or organizational structure reflects a top-down hierarchy, consider flipping it around so leaders are positioned to lead from the bottom up.
Medical Interpreters Are Amazing
We celebrate the incredible talent and tireless dedication of professional medical interpreters. You truly are amazing. This video is dedicated to you.
Help! I'm a New Interpreter Services Manager!
Taking on the responsibility of managing an interpreting services department can be overwhelming. Here are some considerations on how to get started on growing a successful department.
10 Ways to Celebrate International Translation Day
International Translation Day will be here soon (September 30th). Make some plans to celebrate with your team of interpreters on that day!
Dear Interpreters, Your Medical Team Membership Comes with Rights and Responsibilities
Here are a few things medical interpreters can do to establish themselves as integral members of the medical team.
Interpreter Service Providers: The stewards of lives and livelihoods
Interpreter Service Providers (ISPs) are entrusted with people's lives and livelihoods. That's a pretty big deal.
Interpreters Are Already Part of the Medical Team
Viewing interpreters as members of the medical team isn't about reshaping their role; it's about acknowledging how things are done when they are done well.
The Interpreter Simile Shortfall
Let’s help non-interpreters get to as clear of an understanding as possible of what it’s like and what it takes to be an interpreter without oversimplifying.
Interpreter Managers: Your Team Needs Some Fun!
This post highlights the sixth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Fun!
Accountability Is Key for Interpreter Managers
This post highlights the fifth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Accountability.
Compassion Is Key for Interpreter Managers
This post highlights the fourth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Compassion.
Accelerate Medical Interpreter Professional Development with Shared Learning
When participating in professional development activities, let's find ways to share the learning with all interpreter colleagues.
Medical Team Values Interpreters
Sharing moments when the work of interpreters was valued and appreciated by members of the medical team.