What is Project ECHO?
Are you a physician, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, counselor, social worker, or other health care or social service professional? Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), an online medical training program that offers accredited continuing education credits, is designed for you.
No matter where you practice, each ECHO Idaho session equips you with tools and industry knowledge to treat complex medical conditions with specialist-level expertise. We use an “all teach, all learn” model that encourages collaboration, case-based learning and skill-building in a virtual yet supportive environment.
The need for Project ECHO
Access to health care, especially specialty care, is a challenge for most people who live in rural areas where resources are limited. ECHO Idaho bridges this gap by educating local clinicians to provide top-tier care and ensure patients get the treatment they deserve.
People need access to specialty care for their complex health conditions.
There aren’t enough specialists to treat everyone, especially in rural areas.
ECHO® trains clinicians to provide specialty care.
Patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Why join ECHO Idaho?
Project ECHO not only increases access for patients — it also offers valuable benefits to health care professionals, such as:
- Professional Development: Develop new skills, gain specialist-level knowledge and stay ahead in your field.
- Networking: Connect with other Idaho health care professionals to share experiences, reduce feelings of isolation and build a lasting community.
- Improve quality of care: Increase your knowledge, confidence and ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Free continuing education credits: Earn accredited continuing medical education, continuing education or professional development credits at no cost.
Get started
With just a click, you can access free one-hour online medical training sessions that consist of expert-led lectures, real-world patient cases and interactive discussions. It’s never been easier to advance your professional opportunities and enhance patient care.
Online medical training
ECHO Idaho offers a wide range of workshops and courses that keep you at the forefront of medical care. Review current sessions or submit a case to share during an upcoming lesson.
Explore ECHO trainings and in-demand learning topics, from autism to maternal care and counseling techniques. And, with our online format, you can access sessions from anywhere.
Have a unique patient case or a clinical challenge you'd like to discuss? Sharing your experiences helps shape the conversation, get insight from your peers and improve care for all.
Our impact
Hear how Project ECHO Idaho is making a difference in patient care by supporting rural communities and offering accessible online medical training.
Project ECHO Supports Idaho's Rural Providers
ECHO Idaho's funders
The support of our funders expands training opportunities, connects medical professionals across the state and positively influences care for underserved communities. See which organizations are helping mold Idaho’s health care system.
Take the next step toward an impactful practice
Project ECHO Idaho at University of Idaho is your gateway to professional growth and collaborative learning. Join a session and take advantage of free accredited training opportunities that empower you to deliver the best care where it’s needed most.