"Interpreting in Healthcare" – the official podcast of NCIHC – is back with a thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss!

Join host Eliana Lobo, President of NCIHC and veteran trainer of healthcare interpreters, as she interviews Susana Bernardo of the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

Susana is a seasoned translator with 25+ years of experience and a PhD researcher in Translation Studies. She shares insights from her recent fieldwork in the U.S., discusses her passion for specialized translation in healthcare and technology, and reflects on how interpreter training and research intersect across borders.

Tune in to hear:
🔹 What translation scholarship in Portugal can teach us
🔹 How academic and real-world translation practice inform each other, and how we need to continue to partner and form alliances in the language access world
🔹 Her perspectives on interpreter training, education, and international collaboration

Listen now and enjoy!

Get ready for an insightful conversation between two of the industry's thought leaders: Holly Silvestri and Eliana Lobo!

What’s on the Agenda?

• Shared Journeys and Parallel Paths: From interpreting in a variety of multilingual environments to establishing successful language access businesses Holly and Eliana have remarkably similar journeys. Both have also played pivotal roles in professional organizations—Holly as a co-founder of AAITE and Eliana as the President of NCIHC—demonstrating their deep commitment to the field.
• Training and Nurturing the Next Generation: Passionate about the future of interpreting, both Holly and Eliana are committed to delivering top-tier education and training to aspiring interpreters, ensuring the highest standards in the industry.
• Trailblazing Thought Leadership: As influential figures in professional circles, Holly and Eliana don’t just participate—they lead. Eliana was part of the founding Spark group, which gave rise to the Safe AI Task Force, Holly now spearheads its publicity, marketing, and outreach efforts, showcasing their dedication to evolving our industry responsibly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from two experts who have dedicated their careers to breaking down language barriers and elevating interpretation standards. Whether you're an interpreter, a language enthusiast, or simply curious about the industry, this episode promises to be chock full of valuable perspectives and inspiration!