About me

I am a qualified, native English-language professional linguist, who specializes in medical and life sciences translation, editing, and proofreading, with additional experience in financial services and other regulated-sector content.


My core working languages are German, Dutch, Flemish and Afrikaans into English (UK & US), with extensive experience in translating and reviewing specialist medical documentation for professional use.


This includes, but is not limited to:

  • GP and physiotherapy reports,

  • clinical trial and medical research materials,

  • radiology and ultrasound reports,

  • patient information leaflets,

  • healthcare brochures,

  • clinical website content,

  • package inserts,

  • medical devices,

  • and related procedural documentation.


    Alongside my linguistic work, I bring project management experience, a strong focus on terminology accuracy, consistency, and quality assurance, and a professional understanding of structured workflows in regulated environments.


    I am available for both freelance and long-term contract-based collaboration.

Sharon Vandermerwe

Formal qualifications

Degrees and Diplomas:

Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of the Witwatersrand, RSA) : English, German, Linguistics

Dip. Biochemistry (Centre of Excellence, UK) (Distinction)

H. Dip. Project Management (Damelin Business College, RSA) (Distinction)


Ongoing Professional Development Certificates and Qualifications:

• Certificate: Clinical Trials and Medical Documentation (ProZ)

• Certificate: Translating Diagnostic Imaging (ProZ)

• Certificate: Clinical Trials and Medical Documentation (ProZ)

• Certificate: SOAP Notes and Medical Charts: Medical reports (ProZ)

• Certificate: HIPAA Compliance for Remote Interpreters

• Certificate: Strategies to Identify and Translate Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations (ProZ)


Professional Memberships

The European Medical Writers’ Association (EMWA)

The Editors’ Guild

SeNSE Netherlands

The Society of Authors Translators Association UK

Contact me

Let's get in touch

Professional support you can rely on

Medical and scientific subject focus

Translation, editing, proofreading, and MTPE

Clear communication and dependable turnaround

Careful handling of sensitive documents

Contact me

Let's get in touch

Professional support you can rely on

Medical and scientific subject focus

Translation, editing, proofreading, and MTPE

Clear communication and dependable turnaround

Careful handling of sensitive documents

Contact me

Let's get in touch

Professional support you can rely on

Medical and scientific subject focus

Translation, editing, proofreading, and MTPE

Clear communication and dependable turnaround

Careful handling of sensitive documents