REGISTER NOW!
2014 International Medical Interpreters Conference
January 16 - 19, 2014
2014 THEME
Medical Interpreter Education: The Gateway to the Future!
Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
Houston, Texas
Here's a Taste of the IMIA Annual Conference!
2013 IMIA Conference, Miami Beach, FL video recordings:
http://vimeopro.com/vcubeinc/2013-international-medical-interpreters-conference
Visit the IMIA Conference Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/events/217536855091531/?context=create
Conference Program:
http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/docs/2014ConferenceBooklet011314a.pdf
ATTENTION INTERPRETERS AND ALL INTERESTED:
Hospital tour information for both Texas Children’s and MD Anderson
http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/docs/hosptours.pdf
Sponsors
Major Sponsor
Cyracom
Language Solutions
GOLD SPONSORS
Memorial Hermann Hospital
SILVER SPONSORS
Language Access Network
lan.us
Texas Children’s Hospital
texaschildrens.org
BRONZE SPONSORS
Language Services Associates
lsaweb.com
Sign Shares
www.signshares.com
BLUE SPONSORS
Capiche
www.capiche.pro
Cross Cultural Health Care Program
www.xculture.org
Interpreter Education Online
www.interpretereducationonline.com
Language Testing International, Inc.
www.languagetesting.com
MasterWord Services Inc.
www.masterword.com
National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org
Stratus Video
www.stratusvideo.com
Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf
tsid.org
Voices For Health
www.voicesforhealth.com
LOGO SPONSOR
International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters
www.iapti.org
GET A FEEL FOR THE BREADTH OF IMIA'S PROGRAM
Get a taste of what's to come in the 2014 Conference by looking over the program for the 2013 Conference at:
http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/pages/682_2..pdf
ESSAY CONTEST:
Winning Essays Have Been Selected! 10 Entries Have Won A Free Registration To The 2014 IMIA Conference!
http://www.imiaweb.org/conferences/essaycontest.asp
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & REGISTRATION:
Ihttp://www.imiaweb.org/conferences/sponsors.asp
FULL DAY WORKSHOPS:
These are workshops available for an extra fee that offer additional CEUs:
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
Simultaneous Interpreting - Presented by Andrew Clifford
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Cultural Influences in Organ Donation - Presented by Jean Reyes de González
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Effective Communication and Pronunciation Boot Camp - Presented by Lynda Katz Wilner, MS and Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker, MS
Detailed Information:
http://www.imiaweb.org/conferences/preconference.asp
WORKSHOPS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE:
Topic List:
http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/pages/736_3..pdf
IMIA BOOT CAMP SERIES:
8 Hour Medical Terminology Boot Camp
8 Hour Difficult Situations Advanced Boot Camp
8 Hour Exploring Complex Ethical Dilemmas Boot Camp
8 Hour Exploring Mental Health Interpreting Boot Camp
Detailed Information at http://www.imiaweb.org/conferences/bootcamp2014conf.asp
EARN CEUs:
IMIA CEUs
2.9 IMIA CEU credits will be given to participants.
ATA CEPs (American Translators Association)
10 ATA continuing education points (CEPs) will be given to participants.
RID CEUs (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
To request RID CEUs, please send an email to the MassRID Certification Maintenance Program at CMP@MassRID.org, or contact your local CMP Coordinator.
CCHI
To determined
Texas DARS CEUs
To determined
2014 IMIA AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Information on Awards and how to submit a nomination:
http://www.imiaweb.org/conferences/nominations_for_awards.asp
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2013
IMIA CONFERENCE CONNECTION BLOG:
Share a ride or a room, and other great information!
http://imiaconnection.blogspot.com/
VENUE & HOTEL ROOMS:
Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
2222 West Loop South, Houston, Texas
Tel 713.627.7600
http://www.sonesta.com/RoyalHouston/
Make your hotel room reservation now!
IMIA 2014 Guest Rooms Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston:
https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=56925&Chain=5157&arrive=1/15/2014&depart=1/20/2014&adult=1&child=0&group=01152014IMI
Traveling to the venue:
http://www.sonesta.com/RoyalHouston/index.cfm?fa=gettinghere.home
http://www.supershuttle.com
REGISTRATION RATES:
Regular Registration (September 16th - December 31st, 2013)
- $225 for Students (student enrollment proof required)
- $310 for IMIA Members
- $380 for Non-members
Late and On Site Registration (January 1st - January 16th, 2014)
- $325 for Students (student enrollment proof required)
- $380 for IMIA Members
- $450 for Non-members
TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON!
http://houston.about.com/od/landmarksattractions/tp/TouristAttractions.htm
Additional Documents
>2014 IMIA Conference Flyer (PDF)
>2014 IMIA Conference Workshop Schedule (Sunday, Jan. 19th, 2014)
>2014 Conference Schedule At A Glance (preliminary)
>2014 IMIA Conference Sponsorship Flyer (PDF)
>IMIA 2014 Conference Press Release
