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RAZAN ROUMANY
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Interpreters & Interrupters
CHALLENGES IN MEDICAL & CONFERENCE INTERPRETING
Razan Roumany, shares her journey and experiences as an Arabic and Spanish medical and conference interpreter. Razan details her early inspiration to become an interpreter, her challenges, and the fulfilling aspects of her career. From deciding between medical and legal interpreting to handling interruptions and working under pressure, Razan offers invaluable insights. She also discusses the importance of preparation, effective communication with colleagues, and how to handle challenging terminology during assignments. Whether you're a seasoned interpreter or just starting, this episode is packed with essential advice and personal stories to inspire and educate.Send us a text
2025-05-05
31 min
Found in Interpretation Podcast
Ep. 22 - Razan Roumany - The Incredible Journey of a Medical Interpreter
SummaryIn this episode of the Found in Interpretation podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Razan Roumany, a medical interpreter with a rich background in languages and a passion for helping others. Razan shares her journey from aspiring medical professional to interpreter, detailing her experiences in labor and delivery settings, as well as her work with trauma-affected children. The conversation delves into the challenges of training during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of building trust with clients, and the emotional toll of interpreting in sensitive situations. Razan emphasizes the need for self-care and coping mechanisms for interpreters...
2025-03-07
46 min
Brand the Interpreter
The Messy Side of Interpreting with Razan Roumany
Razan Roumany is a medical interpreter who is also trained in remote simultaneous interpretation. Although she specializes in medical interpretation, she has also interpreted for lawyers, teachers, social workers, and even a psychologist in a correctional facility. Having grown up as an Arab-American and hearing her family speak in both French and Arabic is what sparked her passion for interpretation and language learning. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she obtained a masters degree in Translation and Interpretation studies. Razan also obtained a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Pre Med (Pre-physician assistant) from Southeast M...
2022-12-23
56 min