Project ECHO
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The Trager Institute's Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) offers an innovative model of virtual learning, designed to connect health care providers with experts in geriatric and trauma-informed care. This collaborative, case-based approach empowers local providers with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver high-quality care to their communities.
What is Project ECHO?
Project ECHO is a tele-mentoring program developed at the University of New Mexico, aimed at reducing health care disparities by making expert knowledge accessible to all providers, regardless of location. Through interactive, virtual sessions, our Project ECHO fosters a collaborative learning environment, where participants gain skills, support and insights that translate into improved care for patients.
How Project ECHO Works
In each session, participants join virtual meetings that include a brief didactic presentation by an expert, followed by case discussions submitted by attendees. This peer-supported model enables providers to discuss real-world challenges, receive guidance from specialists and share insights with fellow professionals. Sessions emphasize a ‘hub-and-spoke’ structure, where experts (the hub) connect with participants (the spokes) to enhance healthcare capabilities across regions.
Benefits of Participating
- Access to Expertise: Engage with leading experts in geriatric, trauma-informed and integrative care who provide guidance and support.
- Collaborative Learning: Gain insights from peer professionals, fostering a sense of community and shared knowledge.
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Providers can apply new, evidence-based practices to enhance patient care, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
- Cost-Effective Continuing Education: Obtain critical, relevant training without travel expenses, allowing more health care providers to access valuable knowledge.
Current Project ECHO tracks
Care of Older Adults
Project ECHO: Care of Older Adults provides health care and community professionals with critical knowledge, skills and resources to improve care for older adults. This track focuses on the unique physical, mental and social needs of aging populations, covering topics such as dementia care, chronic disease management, palliative care and holistic approaches to supporting quality of life. Through case-based learning and expert-led discussions, participants gain practical tools and insights to address complex care scenarios and enhance the well-being of older adults in their communities.
You can access past sessions on our Youtube channel.
Join the ECHO Community
Project ECHO sessions are open to a diverse range of professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and community health workers. By participating in our Project ECHO, you’ll become part of a nationwide movement to democratize health care expertise, enhance care quality, and strengthen community health networks.
This publication is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $5 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.