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Society of Medical Interpreters (SOMI)
A non-profit organization officially incorporated on April 28, 1994, by
interpreters for interpreters.
Mission:
SOMI is dedicated to promoting professionalism and excellence in interpretive
services to enhance the provision of health and social services to ethnic
communities.
Goals:
- To provide training for interpreters and providers, including all
levels of clinicians as well as support staff and administrators.
- To establish and maintain a professional code of ethics and standards
of practice for medical interpretation.
- To promote active communication between service providers, ethnic
communities and the interpreter community.
- To research, gather, and disseminate information related to interpreter
issues.
- To provide a supportive network for the interpreter community.
- To promote awareness among health care providers and the community
of the value of interpreter services.
Background:
SOMI was born from the needs and desires of a community of professionals
who are a vital link in the delivery of linguistically and culturally
appropriate health care. Today, SOMI continues to grow, supported by the
commitment of its members and officers and is recognized nationally as
a powerful voice for the profession of medical interpreting. Currently
SOMI has members from the entire Northwest regions - from California to
Vancouver, BC.
Membership Information:
- Active: for individuals engaged in medical and social service interpretation
who are not in the position of hiring interpreters: $25.00.
- Associate: for individuals who support the mission of the Society:
$30.00.
- Institutional (non-profit): $40.00
- Corporate: $50.00
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