When cancer treatment ends, survivors often face a range of new challenges—from medical side effects to emotional and psychosocial hurdles. That’s why the University of Vermont Project ECHO is offering this a free, six-session Cancer Survivorship series aimed at helping primary care teams provide comprehensive, evidence-based support.
What’s in This Series?
Starting March 18 through May 27, 2025, this weekly Tuesday program (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) dives into best practices for guiding cancer survivors through life after treatment. You’ll learn about:
- Addressing mental health and psychosocial issues
- Applying preventive strategies and managing late effects
- Utilizing statewide resources for coordinated, patient-centered care
- Enhancing communication and collaboration within your team
Who Should Attend?
- Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
- Nurses, social workers, and case managers
- Other health care professionals supporting survivors’ medical and psychosocial needs
Attendees can earn CME credits and will walk away equipped with effective strategies to help survivors maintain and improve their health and well-being.
The series is free, but space is limited. Consider enrolling multiple team members to foster a truly collaborative approach. Each participant should register individually.
Have Questions?
For general inquiries, email Patti.Smith-Urie@uvm.edu.
Registration for this series closes March 7th.
About Project ECHO
Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based, interactive distance-learning model created at the University of New Mexico. It connects teams of interdisciplinary specialists with primary care clinicians through virtual, case-based discussions, enabling local practice teams to treat patients with complex conditions in their own communities. Building on this model, the University of Vermont (UVM) Project ECHO Series provides free, cohort-based learning sessions – funded by the Vermont Department of Health – where health care professionals can earn continuing education (CE) credits at no cost.
Each virtual session includes a brief lecture, a case presentation, and interactive group discussion. Cohort participants commit to the full series, submitting cases, using a webcam, and engaging actively via Zoom. These sessions are accredited through the UVM Office of Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education (CMIE), an ACCME-approved provider, ensuring CE opportunities are available to nurses, social workers, medical providers, and other health professionals. By participating in UVM Project ECHO, clinicians gain expert mentorship, stay current with best practices, and ultimately enhance patient care in communities across the state.