Echo-Chicago

in 2010, the university of chicago medicine spearheaded the use of this model in an urban setting with the launch of echo-chicago, the longest-running urban echo program in the world. echo-chicago leverages existing assets by bringing together community health centers (chcs) and academic medical centers for collaborative, curriculum-based, iterative, case-based learning. using video-conference technology, echo-chicago provides “telementoring” for community-based providers in managing common chronic physical and mental health conditions. unlike a webinar, participants and facilitators alike can see, hear, and learn from each other, fostering a more engaging and interactive learning experience. echo-chicago series are guided by curricula that focus on providing providers with the knowledge and skills they need to implement clinical guidelines and navigate real-life clinical challenges, especially in under-resourced settings. as a result, providers are able to integrate evidence-based pr