UPHCS Project Echo
UPHCS Project ECHO is a tele-mentoring program which uses video conferencing technology to disseminate and implement best practices through case-based mentorship. The program aims to:
- Strengthen providers’ ability to treat mild to moderate mental health concerns.
- Provide a broader range of billable services.
- Reach rural and underserved communities.
- Leverage resources through technology.
About
Launched in 2021 with grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the UPHCS Project ECHO Program strengthens the integration of behavioral health expertise into everyday provider practice throughout the region. Since its inception, the program has:
- Delivered 8 series and 39 sessions tailored to topics relevant to local health care providers.
- Provided training and mentorship to over 150 providers serving rural communities across the Upper Peninsula and beyond.
- Issued 497 continuing education credits to participating providers.
Current ECHO Programs
Fall 2026 ECHO Series
From Detection to Management: Cognitive & Behavioral Change in Aging
Healthcare professionals are invited to participate.
- An opportunity to present your challenging cases and receive recommendations from a multidisciplinary team of specialists and peers
- $200 incentive for case presenters
- Free CME & CEUs
- Access to all references and resources
This four-session series will cover the following topics:
09/17/26 – Evaluating & Managing Cognition in a Primary Care Setting
10/01/26 – Anxiety Disorders in Older Patients
10/15/26 – Depressive Disorders in Older Patients
10/29/26 – Psychology of Aging: Competency & Consent
11/12/26 – Psychopharmacology and Care for Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders
12/03/26 – Sex and Gender in Aging and Dementia
Sessions from this cohort will occur Thursday from 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST via Zoom.
Registration is required. Click below to register.
From Detection to Management: Cognitive & Behavioral Change in Aging ECHO Program is generously supported through grant funding from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, the Superior Health Foundation and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
Summer 2026 ECHO Series
Implicit Bias: Understanding Equity in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals are invited to participate.
- An opportunity to present your challenging cases and receive recommendations from a multidisciplinary team of specialists and peers
- $200 incentive for case presenters
- Free CME & CEUs
- Counts towards your state-mandated Implicit Bias training requirement
- Access to all references and resources
This four-session series will cover the following topics:
07/08/26 – Understanding Common Experiences in LGBTQIA+ Healthcare
07/22/26 – Understanding Affirming Care
08/19/26 – Practical Guide for Documentation for LGBTQIA+ Patients
09/02/26 – Building Inclusive Healthcare Networks
Sessions from this cohort will occur Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST via Zoom.
Registration is required. Click below to register.
Implicit Bias: Understanding Equity in Healthcare ECHO Program is presented in partnership with Equality Michigan and generously supported through grant funding from the Superior Health Foundation.
MOVE KNOWLEDGE, NOT PATIENTS
What is ECHO?
ECHO is a tele-mentoring program that uses videoconferencing technology to combine brief didactic presentations with interactive and practical case presentations from participants. Each session will consist of a 15-minute didactic presentation and 45 minutes of case-based learning, including peer Q&A.
Who should attend?
Primary care clinical teams (which may include MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, and LPN) are invited to participate. Attendees will be asked to submit cases for collaborative review before the session.
When are the ECHO Sessions?
Sessions usually occur from 12:00-1:00 PM EST. Instruction will be led by Subject Matter Experts.
For further questions regarding our ECHO series, please contact: info@uphcs.org