Program Information

The Weitzman ECHO Dermatology series will train primary care providers on how to incorporate dermatoscopes into practice, promote management strategies for common dermatological conditions, and improve the identification of skin cancers and infections. These skills will result in well-equipped providers implementing early intervention in dermatology. At each session, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vinny Seiverling will provide training on dermoscopy use and methods for screening, assessing, and managing dermatological conditions. This program is a no-cost, 7-session program offered in collaboration with ConferMED. Three of these sessions are Core Trainings, which will cover clinical pearls on high-value dermatology topics. The remaining four sessions involve Conversations with a Dermatologist where providers can dive deeper into specialty dermatology topics and submit ConferMED consults as case discussions to learn directly from an expert and from their peers’ cases and ideas

This Weitzman ECHO program will meet over Zoom Video Conferencing and will kick off our first session on November 15, 2023 from 7:30 - 8:15 AM CT. After the first session, the program will begin meeting at 7:30 AM CT monthly on select Wednesdays or Thursdays the third week of every month.

CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU credits will be provided for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates, among others, by Moses Weitzman Health System, an accredited provider through Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Acknowledgement of Support

The Weitzman ECHO Dermatology series is delivered in collaboration by ConferMed and financially supported through a generous grant from the St. David's Foundation. 

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Medical Providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

1. Apply management strategies to common dermatological conditions
2. Incorporate dermoscopy training to your clinical practice
3. Better differentiate benign skin growths from skin cancer 
4. More confidently assess which type of biopsy to use in different scenarios
5. Utilize clinical and dermoscopic findings to guide management of skin conditions
6. Distinguish skin infections from inflammatory conditions utilizing morphological clues

FAQs

What is Project ECHO®? Project ECHO® was developed by Sanjeev Arora, MD, at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps improve clinicians' knowledge and skills to improve patient care. ECHOs are designed to be a longer-term continuing education program to create a virtual community for providers and care team members to connect and learn from leading experts and receive guidance from peers and experts. This ECHO learning community provides mentorship and peer support which make this model unique and provide long-lasting impact beyond typical e-learning styles. Weitzman ECHO clinics are specifically designed to meet the needs of safety net primary care providers and their communities like providers practicing in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).

How is each ECHO session structured?

• Core Training sessions: Each session consists of a 25-minute didactic presentation by the ECHO's expert dermatologist, Dr. Vinny Seiverling, and a 15-minute Q&A. Each presentation will cover clinical pearls on high-value, foundational dermatology topics.
• Conversations with a Dermatologist sessions: Each session consists of a 25-minute didactic presentation by the ECHO's expert dermatologist, Dr. Vinny Seiverling, and a real patient case discussion presented by participating providers. During each ECHO session, participants learn skills and receive clinical pearls from the expert faculty didactic presentation and the case discussion and recommendations.

How much does it cost to participate? Enrollment is now open at no cost for the next curriculum year.

Who should participate? Primary care medical providers from Lone Star Circle of Care, Community Health Center of South Central Texas, and Peoples Community Clinic are welcome to participate.

When do sessions occur? This Project ECHO will meet once monthly on select Wednesdays and Thursdays on the third week of the month at 7:30am CT. For a detailed schedule, please click the 'schedule' tab above.

What level of participation is expected? Weitzman ECHO Dermatology 2023-2024 consists of 7 sessions in total. ECHO participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 50% of sessions
• Share webcams, when available
• Engage during peer case discussion, when available
• Submit a case for recommendations, when available, through the ConferMED consult platform

How do I join the live sessions? Do I need any special equipment? Weitzman ECHO sessions are held virtually using the Weitzman Education Platform and Zoom Video Conferencing. Access is available on any computer with an internet connection. For instructions on how to join the live session, follow these Step-by-step instructions: Entering a Live Session.

How do I claim credit and download my CE/CME certificate? After the live session is completed, the session evaluation will be available right in the platform. Once you complete the session evaluation, you will be able to claim your credits and download your certificate.

How do I sign up? Please register now by clicking on the "Register" tab at the top right of this page. To register, you must be from Lone Star Circle of Care, Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, or Peoples Community Clinic and use the code provided to you in the promotional program materials. If you have any questions regarding registration or the ECHO program, please contact Lorena Morgan at MorganL@mwhs1.com.