Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference 2025
Inclusivity and Diversity in Healthcare Communication Research
Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes, Semmelweis University
23-24 May, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
| Early bird registration deadline | 31 December, 2024 |
| Early bird abstract submission deadline | 31 December, 2024 |
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Regular registration deadline (In-person speaker/Online speaker, In-person poster presenter/Online poster presenter, In-person participant/Online participant, In-person workshop participant/Online workshop participant) |
30 April, 2025 |
| Regular abstract submission deadline | 31 March, 2025 |
| Payment deadline | 10 May, 2025 |
| Conference | 23 – 24 May, 2025 |
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Bührig, Kristin Universität Hamburg Title of plenary speech: Interpreting in multilingual health communication |
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Janczukowicz, Janusz WHO Pan-European Leadership Academy Title of plenary speech:
Communication as a Key Component in the ‘Triangle of Trust’ within Health Systems Workshops: |
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Semino, Elena Lancaster University Title of plenary speech: Metaphors and vaccinations |
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Young, Anthony Columbia University in the City of New York Title of plenary speech: The Role of the Standardized Patient in a Delivering-Bad-News Simulation – With a Live Simulation Scenario |
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATOIN FEE Available till 31 December, 2024 In-person speaker/Online speaker In-person poster presenter/Online poster presenter In-person participant/Online participant In-person workshop participant/Online workshop participant |
220 EUR (for two days)* |
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REGISTRATION FEE AFTER 31 DECEMBER, 2024 In-person speaker/Online speaker In-person poster presenter/Online poster presenter In-person participant/Online participant In-person workshop participant/Online workshop participant |
240 EUR (for two days)* |
* including buffet on both days
- Fill in the registration form. Please make sure your invoicing details are correct.
- Transfer the fee (participation and dinner, if applicable).
BENEFICIARY’s details:
Name: Semmelweis University or Semmelweis Egyetem
Address: 1085 Budapest, Üllői út 26, Hungary
Account number: 11763842-00880888
IBAN: HU51117638420088088800000000
SWIFT (BIC) code: OTPVHUHBBANK details:
Name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
Address: 1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 16, Hungary - The payment reference should state the code:
‘SMLC2025 registration fee for XY’
(XY indicates the name of the participant)
- Semmelweis University will issue and send an e-invoice to your invoicing e-mail address.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Following the conference, participants may submit their papers to the Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Investigations series, scheduled for publication by Peter Lang International Academic Publishers. All articles submitted to the series will automatically be considered for indexing.
OET – Occupational English Test
Creating test content that replicates the workplace tasks of healthcare professionals. The Occupational English Test (OET) is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practice in English-speaking environments. OET is trusted by regulators, hospitals & universities around the world as proof of ability to communicate effectively. This poster presentation details how OET has been developed specifically to reflect daily tasks for 12 healthcare professions and how those tasks simulate real workplace scenarios while testing relevant English language skills of healthcare professionals.
Peter Lang – International Academic Publishers
The Peter Lang Group has over 50 years of experience in academic publishing, specialising in the Humanities and Social Sciences worldwide. We are dedicated to offering top quality publishing services to Higher Education institutions and academics. For academics we are disseminators of valuable academic research that empowers passionate authors to reach eager readers worldwide. We publish about 1,000 titles every year in German, English, French and Spanish, as well as in multiple other languages, from traditional print products to eBooks and Open Access publications. The Peter Lang Group is a strong advocate for Open Access publications, with over
2,000 Open Access titles to date and a clear commitment to continue offering relevant Open Access models.
A the world’s largest English for Specific Purposes publisher, we produce a wide array of ELT materials and digital resources that help leaners prepare for the real world, outside of school. We specialise in materials for a vast range of industries and age groups, but more specifically:
- Nursing and medicine
- OET exam preparation material
- University Studies and academic English support
- AI-enhance self-study materials
Contact us at inquiries@expresspublishing.co.uk and we will get back to you promptly to discuss your needs and come up with the solutions that will suit your and your students’ profile.
Only a few minutes’ walk from the city center and the Danube, the Leonardo Hotel Budapest is situated in the vibrant business district of Ferencváros. No other 4-star hotel in Budapest is as conveniently located near the airport, ensuring easy travel. The Leonardo Hotel Budapest is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. We offer top-notch contemporary facilities. To unwind from the daily routine, guests can enjoy free access to the health club, which includes a sauna and gym. Indulge in delightful cuisine at the Bar Bistro, featuring both international and traditional Hungarian dishes. For light snacks and drinks between meals, the 24/7 Grab ’n’ Go station provides a variety of tasty options.
Libra Books is a foreign language bookstore in the centre of Budapest, Hungary. We have been a leading wholesaler importing books from major foreign publishers all over the world for more than 33 years. Our customers include libraries, universities, private language schools, state educational institutions and private individuals. We sell language teaching materials, fiction, educational and children’s books and other titles in major foreign languages, keeping more than 40 000 titles in stock. Our webshop (nyelvkonyvbolt.hu) is the number one contact place for Hungarian customers searching for foreign language books.
Klett Publishing has been present in Hungary for over 30 years, during which time it has provided the education sector with high quality publications. Its professional credibility is guaranteed by the German thoroughness and the personality of its authors, who are true to the spirit of the parent company, as proven by numerous awards. German as a foreign language is at the heart of our product range, but we also have a portfolio of other foreign languages, including English, Spanish and French, in both print and digital formats.
The first social event of the conference will be a conference dinner held on the first evening of the event. This will be a great opportunity for participants to network, exchange ideas, and enjoy a pleasant evening together. Details about the venue and time will be provided in the program.
The other optional event is Hungarian Craft Beer Tasting on the second evening at Élesztőház – Craft beers & traditional pub
Address: Budapest, Tűzoltó u. 22, 1094 (Five minutes walk from the conference venue)
We warmly invite you to our beer tasting event, where you’ll enjoy a very short English presentation at the pub about the unique story of Hungarian artisanal beer. Following the presentation, we are pleased to offer participants their first glass of beer. The evening will then transition into an informal networking gathering, with excellent beer tasting options and ample opportunities for engaging conversations in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
Institute of Languages for Specific Purposes, Semmelweis University
H-1091 Budapest, Üllői út 25.
E-mail: smlc2025@semmelweis.hu
Website: https://semmelweis.hu/szaknyelv/en/
Semmelweis University, Basic Medical Science Center (Elméleti Orvostudományi Központ)
H-1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó u. 37-43.
