Paving the Way Health Care Interpreter Conference

11/18/2025

LAST CHANCE to submit a proposal to present at the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference.
Proposal deadline is today - November 18th

Join us May 15–16, 2026 at UMass Boston and share your expertise.
For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

11/12/2025

There’s still time!
The chance to submit a proposal to present at the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference is still open!
Proposal deadline extended to November 18th!

Join us May 15–16, 2026 at UMass Boston and share your expertise.

For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

11/04/2025

Join us in making a difference!
Sponsor the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference
May 15–16, 2026
UMass Boston – In Person
Your support helps keep this event affordable and accessible for everyone. Together, we can pave the way to better health care access!

View the 2026 Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-sponsors/
Interested in Sponsoring/Exhibiting?
Email: Lisa.Morris@umassmed.edu
Phone: (508) 856-3572

10/31/2025

Registration is open....

Interested in attending our 6th Annual Virtual Interpreter Job Fair? Registration is open and FREE for attendees! Attendees can register for the event at the Eventbrite page by scanning the QR code in the image or visiting the event page here: https://found-in-translation.org/2025-virtual-job-fair-pre-event-page/. Sign up and join us to connect with vendors who have exciting jobs and opportunities for interpreters!

This year our participating vendors include:
• American Translation Partners (ATP)
• AMN Healthcare
• Baystate Interpreters, Inc.
• Be Moore Interpreting
• Benoit Language Services, Inc.
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• Community Interpreting Services at Catholic Charities Boston
• Cross Cultural Communication Systems (CCCS)
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• International Translation Company LLC (ITC)
• Language Bank
• Rosetta Languages
• SOS International
• Tufts Medicine.. and possibly more!

10/30/2025

The deadline for proposals has been extended to November 18th!

Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training program invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference on May 15 & 16, 2026 at UMass Boston.
For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

10/30/2025

Upcoming Workshop Update: CCHI & RID Approved!
"Nutrition & Diets: A Guide for Medical Interpreters"

Presented by Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:15pm EST (inclusive of 15 minutes break)
Location: Live streaming via Zoom Events (Zoom Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Learn more: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/continuing-education/
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4rtvj6c?source_id=c916ff27-725d-4096-b603-fd55b5902161&source_type=em&c=7Vyj0lKPRnoOIL3DCf3k4rqKjMqmqzgr3SyzEI5rDackA2qhDGUylA==

10/28/2025

The Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training program invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference on May 15 & 16, 2026 at UMass Boston.
This year's theme is: Human Connections: Interpreting in an Evolving Landscape
Deadline for submissions is November 4, 2025
For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

10/14/2025

Upcoming Workshop:
Nutrition & Diets: A Guide for Medical Interpreters
Presented by Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:15pm EST (inclusive of 15 minutes break)
Location: Live streaming via Zoom Events (Zoom Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Learn more:https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Advanced-Topics_Nutrition-and-Diets-Workshop-Flyer.pdf

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4rtvj6c?source_id=587048f3-b397-450d-8f89-5402eff233a3&source_type=em&c=Cuhzq_wrXy1oeNhYZfD-IfeeB3zu0M1BlPp6H3ZSm8ApGzCaWucDAg==&__cf_chl_tk=jfTxyix79NnfJ8YLgMGrNcpowPhB7UK5.9qCtTrZLrw-1760478803-1.0.1.1-cYd8vcIdzdy_oUQ4wm4teGGZ..b7e.SwOQkgjcZM1m8

10/09/2025

Consider sponsoring the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference!
May 15 - 16, 2026
In-person: UMass Boston
Your sponsorship helps to keep our conference affordable and accessible for attendees!
View the 2026 Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-sponsors/

Interested in Sponsoring/Exhibiting?
Email: Lisa.Morris@umassmed.edu
Phone: (508) 856-3572

10/01/2025

The Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training program invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference happening May 15 & 16, 2026 at UMass Boston.
This year's theme is: Human Connections: Interpreting in an Evolving Landscape
Deadline for submissions is November 4, 2025
For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

09/22/2025

The Massachusetts Medical Interpreter Training program invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference happening May 15 & 16, 2026 at UMass Boston.
This year's theme is: Human Connections: Interpreting in an Evolving Landscape
Presentation proposals can be in any of the following areas:
• Language access and LEP patients’ rights
• Medical terminology and healthcare concepts
• Interpreting in specific medical specialties
• Culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare services
• Skills needed for and challenges on interpreting in medical setting
• Interpreting skills in simultaneous mode
• Work benefits or challenges for contract, freelance, and staff interpreters, translators, and bilingual employees
• Applications of technology that improve access to care, interpreter training, and on-the-job tools for working interpreters
• Healthcare interpreting for ASL interpreters
• Interpreter health and wellness
Presenters will receive a complimentary conference registration as an honorarium.
Deadline for submissions is November 4, 2025

For more information: https://massmedicalinterpreting.org/call-for-presentations/

09/17/2025

Consider sponsoring the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference!
May 15 - 16, 2026
In-person: UMass Boston
Your sponsorship helps to keep our conference affordable and accessible for attendees!

2026 Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-sponsors/

Interested in Sponsoring/Exhibiting?
Email: Lisa.Morris@umassmed.edu
Phone: (508) 856-3572