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Long COVID ECHO brings an interprofessional team of clinical experts to your office virtually, at no cost, to learn, share and discuss clinical issues in caring for people living with Long COVID, or Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC). ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) initiatives are based on a highly successful model of accredited online healthcare professional education now in 35 countries.
The Long COVID ECHO is led by Drs. Anees and McKay with the support of faculty members across Canada. ECHO faculty and hub members encourage discussion and consideration of the best evidence available, to handle complex cases of people with Long COVID symptoms. ECHO community members (clinicians who sign up) can propose questions and present de-identified complex cases for discussion, and contribute to the best strategies for optimal care.
*This ECHO program is for clinicians, researchers, and other medical professionals.
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Introduction to ECHO Programs
A part of the ECHO family, the Long COVID ECHO is an educational and mentoring program which meets regularly throughout the year, to increase the knowledge and confidence of clinicians to provide the best care possible for their patients
Co-Leads
Dr. Iram Anees, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Iram Anees is dedicated to practicing holistic, evidence-based medicine, with a special interest in Long COVID.
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
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Chair, GIM Fellowship Competence Committee
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. R. Jane McKay, MD, FRCPC, FACP
Dr. R. Jane McKay is committed to providing evidence informed multidisciplinary care in the areas of Long Covid , ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia .
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Clinical Associate Professor UBC General Internal Medicine
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General Internal Medicine Specialist, St Paul’s Hospital Vancouver
“Long COVID is a huge public health problem with no unified diagnostic, treatment or prognostic approaches. We need to work together to build an evidence-based platform for caring for people with Long COVID.”
Dr. Iram Anees
“Long COVID impacts many Canadians and is an under-acknowledged and under-represented condition. With the ECHO model, we hope to increase awareness and provide an opportunity for care providers to learn and grow professionally.”
Dr. Jane McKay
Faculty and Hub Members:
Ms. Zara Dureno, Occupational Therapist (BC)
Mr. Christopher Drozda, MSW, Patient Partner (BC)
Dr. Lucia Ma, Family Physician (BC)
Dr. Inderveer Mahal, Family Physician (BC)
Case Presentation
ECHO provides access to interprofessional clinical expertise, offering practical tips to enhance patient care. Community members are invited to submit anonymous case presentations for discussion.
We encourage members to share:
• Do you have a challenging Long COVID case?
• Are you looking for new approaches to patient care?
• Do you need guidance on managing complex patients?
• Would you like input on coordinating care across specialties?
Case presentations can be submitted by completing the Case Presentation Form and emailing it to christine.chan@uhn.ca.
All cases must remain anonymous—please do not include any patient-identifying information.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
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College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+® (Group Learning):
This 1.0 credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for Mainpro+® credits. -
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. -
Hours for All Health Professionals:
This is a professional learning activity which provides hours towards Continuing Education