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Paving the Way Health Care Interpreter Conference

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Paving the Way Health Care Interpreter Conference

Helping bridge communication barriers faced by patients accessing health care services.

03/13/2026

Thank you to SOSi for returning as a Silver Level Sponsor the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Conference!
We’re excited to work together to make this event meaningful and impactful for the medical interpreting community.

Consider sponsoring this event: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/.../be-a-sponsor/

03/12/2026

Thank you to Algovi Interpretation Management Platform for their Bronze Level Sponsorship the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Conference!
We’re excited to work together to make this event meaningful and impactful for the medical interpreting community.

Consider sponsoring this annual conference: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/paving-the-way-2026/be-a-sponsor/

03/09/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Access! This is an exciting two-day event, jam-packed with exciting workshops at UMass Boston.
This year's theme is: Human Connections: Interpreting in an Evolving Landscape.
Date: May 15 and 16, 2026
Receive a $30 discount off your ticket when you enter Earlybird in the Promo Code field below. Promo good until March 30, 2026.
Register: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/paving-the-way-2026/registration/

Medical Interpreter Training & Consulting is an initiative of ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School.

03/05/2026

Register to attend:
Nutrition & Diets: A Guide for Medical Interpreters
Presented by Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD
(SPANISH ONLY)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Live Streaming Via Zoom Events (ZOOM Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Workshop Fees: $45.00
Learn More and Register: https://berkshireahec.org/courses/nutrition-and-diets-a-guide-for-medical-interpreters/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSvV9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNWnJnTU9ld1cyanRnangyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkwt-oD7XWc48pvluQk3puMQaGeys1hwTydBe0eG8-SW8kpRFgFWOIo8SyP0_aem_27yDWFYOMCmlwET66-wTdA
Offered by: Berkshire AHEC

03/04/2026

CALL for NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Tony Winsor Award!
The purpose of this award is to honor a person who, like Tony Winsor, has advocated for professionalizing the work of a medical interpreter to improve language access for all persons. The contributions to the field of medical interpreting may include advocating for the utilization of medical interpreters, providing education for medical interpreters, or promoting the work of medical interpreters.
The award will be presented to the honoree at the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026.
For more information: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/forhealth-consulting/
The deadline for nominations is March 20, 2026.

02/25/2026

Thank you to Propio Language Services for their Sparkle Level Sponsorship the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Conference!
We’re excited to work together to make this event meaningful and impactful for the medical interpreting community.

To learn more about this event: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/paving-the-way-2026/
Consider sponsoring this annual conference: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/paving-the-way-2026/be-a-sponsor/

02/19/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Olga Valdman, MD will be the Saturday Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference, taking place May 15–16, 2026 at UMass Boston!
Dr. Valdman's presentation is "Human Connection in Healthcare: Why Medical Interpreters Matter More Than Ever".
Dr. Valdman is the Founder and Executive Director of Worcester RISE for Health and an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Chan Medical School. She practices Family Medicine with obstetrics and is passionate about caring for families and attending births.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/paving-the-way-2026/
Email: Lisa.Morris@umassmed.edu
Phone: (508) 856-3572
Registration will open in March!

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

02/18/2026

CALL for NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Tony Winsor Award!
The purpose of this award is to honor a person who, like Tony Winsor, has advocated for professionalizing the work of a medical interpreter to improve language access for all persons. The contributions to the field of medical interpreting may include advocating for the utilization of medical interpreters, providing education for medical interpreters, or promoting the work of medical interpreters.
The award will be presented to the honoree at the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026.
For more information: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/tony-winsor-award/
The deadline for nominations is March 20, 2026.

02/09/2026

Register to attend:
Nutrition & Diets: A Guide for Medical Interpreters
Presented by Bernardo Alfredo Valencia, MD
(SPANISH ONLY)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Live Streaming Via Zoom Events (ZOOM Link will be shared after successful completion of payment)
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Workshop Fees: $45.00

Learn More and Register: https://berkshireahec.org/courses/nutrition-and-diets-a-guide-for-medical-interpreters/

Offered by: Berkshire AHEC

02/05/2026

CALL for NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Tony Winsor Award!

The purpose of this award is to honor a person who, like Tony Winsor, has advocated for professionalizing the work of a medical interpreter to improve language access for all persons. The contributions to the field of medical interpreting may include advocating for the utilization of medical interpreters, providing education for medical interpreters, or promoting the work of medical interpreters.

The award will be presented to the honoree at the 2026 Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference on Friday, May 15, 2026.

For more information: https://www.massmedicalinterpreting.org/paving-the-way-conference/tony-winsor-award/
The deadline for nominations is March 20, 2026.

02/04/2026

Join us in making a difference!
Sponsor the 21st Annual Paving the Way to Health Care Access Conference!
May 15–16, 2026
UMass Boston
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

Medical Interpreter Training & Consulting is an initiative of ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School.

02/02/2026

Register to attend the 30-Hour Mental Health Interpreter Training Program, offered by Berkshire AHEC.
Wednesdays, February 4 – April 8, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 PM (EST) & 6:45 – 10:00 PM (EST)
Live Zoom Meetings
The goal of this training course is to provide experienced medical interpreters with knowledge and skills specific to the delivery of effective, reliable, and comprehensive interpreting in mental health settings.
Prerequisite: Applicant must have completed a Medical Interpreter Training Program
Program Fee: $250 Fee includes materials, certificate of completion and credits.
Education Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Presenters:
- Maria del Mar Farina, PhD, LICSW
- Nancy Esparza, CHI Spanish
For more information and to register: https://berkshireahec.org/courses/30-hour-mental-health/

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