About this episode

Dr. Oyewimina Nosamiefan discusses his work in healthcare interpreting and the establishment of a PhD program in Medical Interpreting.

With 15+ years in healthcare interpreting, translation, and program development, Dr. Nosamiefan brings a rare cross-sector perspective that spans language access, emerging technologies, policy, and on-the-ground interpreter operations. He’s now leading the charge to establish the first PhD program in Medical Interpreting, aimed at boosting academic research, leadership, and policy in our field — and elevating interpreting to new heights of professional and scholarly recognition. Tune in to di...

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Guest: Dr. Oyewimina Nosamiefan

Topics covered

• healthcare interpreting
• language access
• medical interpreting
• academic research
• professional recognition

Keywords

• healthcare
• interpreting
• translation
• PhD program
• language access
• emerging technologies
• policy

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