Medical Language Interpreter Training for Student-Led Clinic

Title: Medical Language Interpreter Training for Student-Led ClinicAuthors: Aileen A. MacLachlan, Kerri Shaffer, Boris Tirado, Boyd RichardsDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: With the increasing need for medical language interpreters and limited resources at volunteer clinics, many rely on community volunteer interpreters. However, affordable and accessible interpreter training is largely unavailable, creating gaps in the quality of medical language …

Standardization of Volunteer Interpreter Services at Student-Led Clinics

Title: Creation of a Standardized and Sustainable Training Pathway for Volunteer Interpreters at Student-Led ClinicsAuthors: Aileen MacLachlan, Alena Lovi-Borgmann, Koko NovakBrief Description: The US Census Bureau reports that 24.2% of Salt Lake City residents speak a language other than English at home, necessitating medical interpreters at student-led clinics. A recent study highlighted the negative impact …