URMC GPS ECHO
URMC GPS ECHO
GPS: Health & Wellness Program’s Project ECHO, is a virtual learning space for health care providers and therapists across Western NY in providing affirming care to adults. We welcome health care providers of all disciplines (including medicine, nursing, social work, psychology...) and of any specialty, who serve patients in Western NY. There is no fee for participation.
Through this ECHO, we aim to improve access to knowledge, research, health care delivery, and clinical treatment when working with adults, grounded in best practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine.
Learn in depth about various topics related to affirming care from folks in various disciplines and specialties.
Our sessions will cover the following topics:
- Voice Therapy
- Sex and Wellness
- Facial Surgeries
- Chest Surgeries
- Sexual and Reproductive Health (OBGYN)
- Barriers to Care
Structure and Schedule
From September 11, 2024 – March 26, 2024, the series will be offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm.
For folks looking to learn the basics of affirming care we will offer our annual sessions beginning April 9th 2025 – June 25th 2025, this series will also be offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm.
We know that clinicians are busy and may not always have a predictable schedule. Even if you know you won't be able to attend every session, we still welcome you to sign up and attend whenever your schedule permits. Our sessions are recorded and posted on the iECHO platform, along with the slides from the presentation. Registration is on a rolling basis.
Our Hub Team
- Jamie Mehringer, M.D. (he/him)
- Megan Lytle, Ph.D. (she/her)
- Rebecca Lavender, M.D. (she/her)
- Betty Webb, CHES (she/they)
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