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Sessions every 4th Wednesday
Noon - 1 pm
UI Rural Behavioral Health Project ECHO Schedule
Date | Topic | Speaker | Key Learning Objectives |
| 9/23/26 | Interventional Psychiatry: TMS, ECT, and Esketamine | Holly Van Den Beldt, MD | Understand treatment options Identify appropriate referrals Compare benefits and risks |
| 10/28/26 | Late-Life Depression: Assessment and Treatmen | Ben Miskle, Pharm D | Recognize symptoms Differentiate from cognitive decline Apply treatment strategies |
| 11/18/26 | Neurocognitive Disorders: Diagnosis and Management | Ben Miskle, Pharm D | Identify common disorders Complete diagnostic evaluation Manage cognitive and behavioral symptoms |
| 12/16/26 | Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders | Andrea Weber, MD | Recognize co-occurring conditions Apply integrated treatment Support recovery |
| 1/27/2027 | Trauma-Informed Care: Principles and Clinical Practice | Blake Stephenson, LISW, BCBA Allan Andersen, MD | Understand trauma impacts Apply trauma-informed principles Improve patient engagement |
| 2/24/2027 | Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities | Jodi Tate, MD | Recognize psychiatric symptoms Address treatment challenges Develop person-centered care plans |
| 3/24/2027 | Child Psychiatry | Allen Andersen, MD | Recognize psychiatric disorders. Conduct psychiatric assessment. Apply initial management strategies |
| 4/28/2027 | Evidence-Based Psychotherapeutic Modalities | Brittany McGraw, LISW | Review effective therapies Match interventions to patient needs Integrate psychotherapy into care |
| 5/26/2027 | Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Updates | Susan Shen, MD | Improve diagnostic accuracy Review current treatments Support long-term management |
| 6/23/2027 | Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Updates | Nancy Williams, MD | Recognize psychosis Apply evidence-based treatments Promote recovery and functioning |
| 7/28/2027 | Psychiatric Medication Monitoring and Safety | Ben Miskle, Pharm D | Monitor medication effectiveness Identify adverse effects Enhance medication safety |
| 8/25/2027 | Agitation and Behavioral Emergencies: Assessment and Management | Mike Strong, MD | Identify causes of agitation Use de-escalation techniques Select appropriate interventions |
FREE
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits!
Participants will be able to:
Enhance knowledge of behavioral and mental health
Connect with clinicians across the state
Share and discuss cases with peers and subject matter experts
Foster greater confidence with complex clinical scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project ECHO?
The University of Iowa's Rural Behavioral Health Project ECHO is a FREE virtual educational activity and resource available to partner hospitals within the UI Rural Network.
Based on the University of New Mexico's original Project ECHO, the UI Rural Behavioral Health Project ECHO is managed by the UI Department of Psychiatry.
How does Project ECHO work?
The UI Rural Behavioral Health Project ECHO uses videoconferencing to connect interdisciplinary teams of specialists and subject matter experts.
Together, the Project ECHO "hub" team and participants develop advanced skills and best practices through collaboration and case-based learning in an “all teach, all learn” environment.
How long is each virtual session?
Each virtual session lasts 1 hour. The session begins with a brief educational lecture and ends with a case-based learning activity.
Who can attend the UI Rural Behavioral Health Project ECHO?
Any employee of a UI Rural Network Organization.
Is Project ECHO really free to attend?
Yes!
Free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are also available
