Several professional associations are planning upcoming conferences that focus on interpreting in a medical setting. Details are available at the respective websites:

Tennessee Association of Professional Interpreters and Translators (TAPIT)
September 12-14, 2008 - Nashville, Tennessee

Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association (UMTIA) and National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
September 21-24, 2008 - Minneapolis, Minnesota

International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
October 10-12, 2008 - Boston, Massachusetts