What’s in Your Kit? The Medical Translator’s Guide to Navigating Clinical Trials and Investigational Documentation

July 19, 2012

It’s easy to lose sight of the “big picture.” Medical translators often focus on technical and scientific jargon when translating medical/instrumental reports, ICFs, regulatory…

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Translating Civil Procedure from Spanish into English, Part 1

May 24, 2012

In Part 1 of this two-part presentation, attorney and translator Tom West examines the terminology of a civil lawsuit in Mexico and compares it…

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The World of Conference Interpreting

April 17, 2012

Is Conference Interpreting Right for You? Are you thinking about becoming a conference interpreter? Or are you considering getting back in the field after…

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Searching Primary Sources for Patent Terminology

March 22, 2012

Only new inventions can be patented, and that often leaves patent translators looking for terminology that is not yet in common use. How do…

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Freelancing as a Remote and Distant Interpreter: Over-the-Phone and Webcast Interpreting

January 25, 2012

Lights, camera, action! Do you have what it takes to go “live” for over-the-phone interpreting assignments and webcasts? Presenter Cristina Silva will share her…

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Healthcare Interpreter Certification: Just the Facts

October 13, 2011

National certification for healthcare interpreters is finally a reality. What are the benefits of becoming certified? Are you eligible to take the exam? What…

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Shhh … Don’t Say That! Ethical Dilemmas for Interpreters in Health Care

August 31, 2011

Medical interpreter training often focuses on terminology and medical background knowledge, but often there is a lot more going on than words in a…

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A Translator’s Guide to the Drug Discovery Industry

April 27, 2011

The discovery and development of new drugs is a highly technical process with its own jargon. Even an experienced translator with a scientific background…

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