Interpreting language and reading between the lines: A conversation with our interpreters.

Stony Brook Children's Hospital Schwartz Center Rounds

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM


This grand round has already taken place.


Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY
December 3rd, 2025
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

The Schwartz Center Rounds session are a multidisciplinary forum where caregivers discuss difficult emotional and social issues that arise in caring for patients. A case is presented by a panel of 3 healthcare professionals representing multiple disciplines and points of view. A facilitator then engages the audience in an interactive discussion about the case and participants' shared experiences.

Dates and Times

Start: 12/3/2025 1:00 PM
End: 12/3/2025 2:00 PM

Objectives

To discuss the skill and process of converting spoken language from one language to another. Understanding the meaning more deeply and not just the literal words.  The ability to Interpret the meaning, emotion and culture.

Understanding people at a deeper level, where what's unsaid can be just as important as what is said.

Speakers

  • Lina Fonseca, Bachelor Degree
    • Interpreting language and reading between the lines: A conversation with our interpreters
  • Evelyn Guevara, Bachelor Degree
    • Interpreting language and reading between the lines: A conversation with our interpreters

Location

Stony Brook University
101 Nicolls Road
HSC Level 2 Room 1A
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Theresa Finley
Department: Pediatrics
Phone: (631) 444-1512
Email: Theresa.Finley@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222