Project ECHO, Changing the World Fast

Project ECHO is a telementoring program designed to create communities of learners by bringing together health care providers and experts in topical areas using didactic and case‐based presentations, fostering an “all learn, all teach” approach.

Learn more about ECHO in this informative video.

ECHO Superhub Impact Report

To mark our 10th anniversary as a Superhub, we've created an Impact Report showcasing a decade of growth, key achievements, groundbreaking innovations, and the lasting impact we've made. 

Join an ECHO!

Below are the AAP ECHOs currently recruiting.

AAP PMHEC Anxiety and Depression ECHO

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Mental Health Education Center (PMHEC) is recruiting pediatricians and other pediatric clinicians to join in the Anxiety and Depression ECHO.  This 8-month ECHO program will focus on building the capacity of primary care clinicians to provide quality behavioral and mental health care, with a focus on Medically Underserved Areas. A limited number of scholarships are available for clinicians working in Medically Underserved Areas.

  • This program will launch on January 20, 2026, and will meet virtually every third Tuesday of the month from 10-11am PT / 11am-12pm MT / 12-1pm CT / 1-2pm ET on the following dates: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18, 2026.
  • Apply by January 9, 2026, to participate in this ECHO and potentially receive a scholarship.  
  • Contact Jessie Leffelman at [email protected] with any questions.

This project was made possible with the funding support of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and the Mental Wellness Foundation. The contents are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Morgan Stanley, the Morgan Stanley Foundation, and the Mental Wellness Foundation. 

AAP ECHO Autism: Primary Care

The AAP National Rural Adolescent and Child Health (NRACH) ECHO Training Center, in collaboration with ECHO Autism Communities, is recruiting pediatric primary care clinicians for a 10-month AAP ECHO Autism: Primary Care learning collaborative.

This 10-month AAP ECHO Autism: Primary Care learning collaborative is designed for pediatric care clinicians who are ready to deepen their knowledge and self-efficacy around autism screening, early identification, and longitudinal care. Participants will engage in case-based learning with national experts and peers, gaining practical strategies to deliver best practices in autism care. Participation is by application only, and space is limited. We are seeking committed clinicians ready to learn and lead in this critical area of pediatric care. You don't have to be available for all session dates to participate!

Program Details

  • Lauch Date: December 8, 2025
  • Schedule: Bi-monthly on Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm CT, from December 2025 to September 2026

Upcoming ECHO Topics:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Autism
  • Sepsis Awareness
  • Mental Health Care in the Aftermath of a Disaster

For information on upcoming ECHOs, please contact us.




Pediatric ECHO Learning Collaboratives

The AAP hosts virtual meetings to share lessons learned, challenges, collaboration opportunities and best practices related to pediatric ECHOs. Contact us to join our pediatric ECHO learning collaborative and receive an invitation to our virtual meetings.

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Pediatric ECHO Learning Collaborative 2025 Dates

Join us to share lessons learned, successes, opportunities, and areas for future collaboration among pediatric ECHO replicators. This call is held quarterly on the last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT:

  • February 26, 2025
  • May 28, 2025
  • August 27, 2025
  • November 19, 2025

Rural Pediatric ECHO Learning Collaborative

The AAP is excited to host this learning collaborative by the AAP National Rural Adolescent and Child Health ECHO Training Center (NRACH ECHO Training Center). This call is open to anyone who is currently running, or interested in learning more, about ECHO programs focused on the rural pediatric population. We will share best practices and challenges and learn about each other’s work. This learning collaborative meets at 10:00 – 11:00 am Central Time on the following dates and topics: June 18, 2025 (Evaluation), and August 6, 2025 (Topic TBD). Register to receive the calendar appointments. 

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If you are interested in learning more about ECHO, joining our listserv  or have any questions, please contact us.

Last Updated

05/13/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics