FAQ

We request participants attend regularly scheduled sessions, present complex patient cases, and complete pre & post series surveys. We also ask that they be actively visible on video while using required teleconferencing software, Zoom.

ECHO-Chicago uses secure, internet-based video conferencing software. Participants can connect to the video sessions through their phone, tablet, laptop, or a computer with a webcam. Technical support is provided.

Any healthcare professional who wants to engage around a topic, share their experience, and learn from their peers can attend ECHO-Chicago sessions. We welcome clinicians, patient navigators, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and public health practitioners.

All of our sessions are free, but require a commitment of actively engaging in the peer learning community by sharing case presentations and ideas with the group.

You can register for a series up to three months in advance. If you’re new to ECHO-Chicago, please fill out the registration form on our website. If you have participated in any of the series before, please reach out to our staff directly. 

All of our series are 9-15 sessions long and meet for an hour every week at the same time each week.

We encourage participants to attend all of the sessions and ask for participation in at least 70% of the sessions. However, you don’t have to attend all the sessions to obtain CME. CME credits are offered for all sessions you attend. 1 session = 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Any healthcare professional who wants to engage around a topic, share their experience and learn from their peers can attend ECHO-Chicago sessions. We welcome clinicians, patient navigators, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and public health practitioners.

Please check with the series coordinator before you plan to bring any guests. All guests have to register with us before participation.