If you live in the Puget Sound region, you don't want to miss the this year's Student Day! Whether you are investigating this profession or you are in a medical transcription program and want to get helpful tips on launching your new career, this is the meeting for you.

Here are the events we have planned.

*Time Management: Pat Stettler, CMT, AHDI-F

This is an important skill not only for the MT student but also for the professional who works from home. How to prioritize your day to make sure you use your time effectively .

*Alphabet Soup for Students: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F

There are dozens and dozens of acronyms out there in the medical transcription field with new ones being added almost at the speed of light. Come learn the lingo of acronyms and be able to navigate your way through them with ease.

*Tour of the KB: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F

If you haven't heard about or seen the knowledge database (KB) from Benchmark, this is your chance to see what it can do. As a student, postgraduate or professional, this is a great research tool to have at your fingertips.

*Job Hunting: Suzi MT

Learn firsthand what NOT to do when you're job hunting. If you haven't met Suzi MT, get ready for an entertaining look at what mistakes can prevent you from finding that first job.

*Employment Panel

We have put together a group of professional MTs who will be able to give you their perspective and experience of working in the field today. Bring your questions and a notepad. It will definitely be informative!

This is a FREE event, and is a great way to meet working MTs who live and work in our area. Interested in attending or for more information, please RSVP to Corinna Frenzl, cfrenzl@comcast. net or call at 425 397-8316. Hope to see you there!