Healthcare Language Guide for Migrants Assist. Ioana Cretu, PhD UMF Iasi project team coordinator Targul Oportunitatilor de Cercetare Dec 5, 2013, UMF Iasi

Project idea, materials, update (1 year gone, 1 year to go)

Students’ contributions until now. Input and feedback (needs analysis, development of methodology and materials, including translations) Planning and logistics (training workshops, courses) Dissemination (through SSMI and student networks)

Open invitation to contribute:. Reflective and/or scientific writing (on multicultural healthcare communication issues) Editing and proofreading (publications in Feb-Mar and Aug-Sept 2014) Contribution to and/or participation in events (training workshops, language courses, valorization seminar, March- June 2014) Dissemination and networking (beyond UMF Iasi and SSMI)

Potential for learning and growth A taste of 18 (!!!) languages on medical topics Intercultural awareness and skills Multicultural healthcare communication Language teaching skills (Romanian for migrants) Event and people organisation skills Initiative, leadership and volunteering

Formal recognition Event participation certificates (e.g. Congressis workshop) Volunteering certificates (descriptive, depending on input) Points from SSMI (scholarship/internship/exchange applications)

DOs & DON’Ts DO write to me if you want to get involved DO exercise initiative and leave your mark DO learn and address my weaknesses DO communicate your struggles and weaknesses DON’T expect me to be an authoritative boss DON’T say you’ll do things and then not do them DON’T expect me to micro-manage you

THANK YOU!