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What is Project ECHO?
The mission of Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is to demonopolize knowledge and amplify the capacity to provide best practice care for underserved people all over the world. Project ECHO was founded by Dr. Sanjeev Arora at the University of New Mexico and the program facilitates virtual clinics, linking specialists with care providers in local communities through videoconferencing. Participants become part of a learning community where they receive mentoring and feedback from specialists as they manage complex patient cases. Project ECHO’s success has spread from New Mexico to a national and even international level, with hubs all across the US and even other parts of the world. To learn more about ECHO, please click here.
The Logistics of Project ECHO
Project ECHO uses the online platform “Zoom.” Zoom is an excellent videoconferencing tool for connecting large groups of individuals and will allow individuals to attend the meeting live through videoconferencing. Zoom is HIPPA compliant and allows individuals to join videoconference meetings from PC, Mac, iOS or Android connections and offers a free app for iOS and Android devices. Participation is free of charge and does not require any special equipment. The connection works best using a landline and a separate HD webcam, however you can use a laptop, desktop, or mobile device with a camera.
Depending on the Project, curriculums can range from 6 weeks to 18 months. Active participation is required, and participants are expected to present at minimum one case during the course of the series.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.