EDS ECHO

What is Project ECHO®
Project ECHO® addresses population health in a scalable way — moving knowledge instead of people via telementoring and collaborative care with the philosophy of we can ‘all teach, and all learn’.
The heart of the ECHO model is its hub-and-spoke knowledge-sharing networks, led by expert specialist teams. The ECHO model is not “telemedicine” where specialists assume the care of the patient; it is a guided model aimed at practice improvement, in which providers retain responsibility for patients, and gain increasing independence as skills, confidence, and self-efficacy. For more information about Project ECHO® visit echo.unm.edu
In April 2019, The Ehlers-Danlos Society started the EDS ECHO program with two hubs, one at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA, and the other at The Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK. Over time, our programs and courses have grown to be worldwide, supporting healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and community advocates and leaders in EDS and HSD.
About EDS ECHO
EDS ECHO is a series of programs and courses for healthcare professionals across all disciplines who want to improve their ability to care for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and associated symptoms and conditions. Enhancing care for people with all types of EDS and HSD through case-based discussions, sharing knowledge, and expert updates is at the heart of what we do.
EDS ECHO also runs programs on advocacy and for community leaders and educators, exploring ways participants can better teach and support those living with EDS or HSD.
Participants in our programs are able to share their cases and questions in the sessions and are guided to further educational materials and support.
After taking part in a healthcare professional program, participants are invited to join us at any future EDS ECHO sessions and continue to take advantage of and support our ever-growing network of knowledgeable clinicians. We also help local and regional groups to start a program for the care of their patients, expanding the EDS ECHO network, bringing care closer to home.

EDS ECHO Programs & Courses
Since its inception, EDS ECHO has added several new programs to its portfolio. We continue to introduce new programs, courses, and virtual education meetings which we advertise on the Ehlers-Danlos Society Home Page, on social media, and to our registered healthcare professionals.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
EDS ECHO Programs and Courses
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EDS & HSD COMMUNITY
EDS ECHO Programs and Courses
for the EDS & HSD Community
Please check back regularly to read news and updates from our EDS ECHO programs. We will announce when applications will open and close for our programs here, as well as other updates from our programs.
If you would like to receive the latest updates on EDS ECHO Programs, Courses, and Events, including start dates and registration, please subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter.
EDS ECHO Programs & Courses | Updates | |
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EDS ECHO Clinicians North America | Details about the next EDS ECHO Clinicians North America program will be announced later this year. Please check our ECHO home page, social media announcements, or subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter for program updates. | |
EDS ECHO Clinicians UK/Europe | Registration for the next EDS ECHO Clinicians UK/Europe program commencing January and May 2023, is now open. | |
EDS ECHO Clinicians Australasia | Details about the next EDS ECHO Clinicians Australasia program have not yet been announced. Please check our ECHO home page, social media announcements, or subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter for program updates. | |
EDS ECHO Clínico en Español | Ya está abierta la inscripción para el próximo programa EDS ECHO clínico en Español que comenzará en marzo de 2023. Registration for the next EDS ECHO Clinicians in Spanish program commencing March 2023, is now open. | |
EDS ECHO Drop-in Sessions North America & Europe | Registration stays open throughout the year. For more information and session dates for 2023 please click here. | |
EDS ECHO Drop-in Sessions Australasia | Registration stays open throughout the year. For more information and session dates for 2023 please click here. | |
EDS ECHO Genetics & Genomics | Registration for the EDS ECHO Genentics & Genomics program is open. | |
EDS ECHO Fundamentals of the Integral Movement Method (IMM) | The next IMM Course is full and registration is closed. Please check our ECHO home page, social media announcements, or subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter for program updates. | |
EDS ECHO AHP North America | The EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals North America program of modules for 2023 is currently full and registration is closed. Please check our ECHO home page, social media announcements, or subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter for program updates. | |
EDS ECHO AHP UK/Europe | Registration for the EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals UK/Europe program of modules for 2023, is now open. | |
EDS ECHO AHP Australasia | Registration for the EDS ECHO Allied Health Professionals Australasia program of modules for 2023, is now open. | |
EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America | Registration for the EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America program commencing April 2023 is now open. | |
EDS ECHO Pediatrics Australia | Details about the next EDS ECHO Pediatrics Australia program have not yet been announced. Please check our ECHO home page, social media announcements, or subscribe to our EDS ECHO Newsletter for program updates. |
EDS ECHO Programs | Updates | |
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EDS ECHO Advocacy | We are excited to be developing a new program to be led by members of the EDS and HSD community for members of the community wishing to develop advocacy skills. We will announce more details about this program later in 2023. For more information and to access a selection of previous EDS ECHO Advocacy and Community Leaders & Educators presentations, please click here. |
For all queries regarding EDS ECHO, please contact us at [email protected]