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ATA Division Event: 1st Medical Division Mid-Year Conference

Make plans to attend!

1st Annual MD Mid-Year Conference
InterContinental Hotel at the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
May 31-June 3, 2007

This three-day conference is targeted at translators and interpreters, currently working in the field of medical translation and interpreting, who are seeking advanced-level continuing education. Attendees can also take advantage of networking opportunities provided throughout the conference and enjoy an evening of socializing at the Welcome Reception.

Early-bird registrations must be postmarked by Monday, April 30. Register now to save!

MD Mid-Year Conference Highlights

• Keynote Speaker: Holly Mikkelson
  
• Consecutive Interpreting Skills Workshop
• Clinical Trial Terminology
• Translating Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Research
• Innovations in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
• Congenital Heart Defects
• Medical Interpreter Qualifications
• Getting Started as a Medical Interpreter
• Ethical Issues in Interpretation
• Interpreting Standards of Practice & Facility Policies

Watch the Medical Division Conference website for details and updates to the program as they become available!

There are still a few open session slots in the program. If you’ve got experience and skills to share, please consider making a presentation. See the Call for Speakers information below.

Special Events

• Welcome Reception
  Thursday, May 31

The ATA Medical Division invites all conference attendees to enjoy an evening with colleagues and friends. Be our guest for a selection of hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar. Open to all ATA conference attendees.

• ATA Mentoring Program Orientation Workshop
  Sunday, June 3

ATA's Mentoring Program will offer a skill-building workshop for new mentors and mentees. To learn more, visit the ATA Mentoring Program online. You can register for this workshop using the online conference registration form or download the form and fax to (703) 683-6122. (Please note that this workshop is open to ATA members only.)

MD Mid-Year Conference Registration Rates

• Early-Bird Registration (postmarked by April 30)
  ATA, NOTA, MiTiN Members $175
  Non-Members $230
  
  
• Regular Registration (postmarked after April 30)
  ATA, NOTA, MiTiN Members $225
  Non-Members $255
  


• Onsite Registration (after May 25)
  ATA, NOTA, MiTiN Members $280
  Non-Members $310
  


• ATA Mentoring Program Orientation Workshop (optional)
  ATA, NOTA, MiTiN Members $15
  Non-Members N/A
  

To register for the conference or the mentoring workshop, click on MD Mid-Year Conference registration form.

ATA Certification Exam

An ATA certification exam sitting will be offered on Sunday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  For details on exam prerequisites and registration, click on ATA Certification Program.

Earn ATA Continuing Education Points

ATA-certified translators can earn up to 10 Continuing Education Points for attending this three-day conference. For additional information about ATA Continuing Education, see ATA Continuing Education Requirements and the Guide to ATA Continuing Education Points.

Hotel Reservations

For a Limited Time Only! Special Room Rates for MD Conference Attendees: Single / Double $154 (exclusive of tax). Take advantage of these special rates, available until May 10, 2007, or as space allows, by calling the InterContinental at (216) 707-4100 and don't forget to ask for the special MD Conference rate.

InterContinental Hotel Cleveland
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Attention Exhibitors and Sponsors

Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the ATA Medical Division Conference? This event is targeted at translators and interpreters already working in the medical field. We expect 80-120 attendees, including freelance and in-house translators and interpreters, as well as language services company owners. Please email Jamie Padula to learn how you can become an Exhibitor or Sponsor.

Call For Speakers

If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please download and complete the Proposal for Conference Presentation, then return it by email to payacovone@aol.com.

Questions? Need More Information?

Email Jamie Padula at ATA Headquarters or phone (703) 683-6100, extension 3017.