What is VMAP ECHO?

VMAP ECHO is a set of virtual learning cohorts offered by VMAP in partnership with VA-AAP. Each cohort has a specialized focus, and these no-cost education opportunities are designed for Virginia primary care clinicians to learn critical, practical skills in pediatric mental health.

All VMAP ECHO cohorts offer an optional $50 CME package that includes up to 20 CME & MOC-2 and 25 MOC-4 points.

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2027 VMAP ECHO Cohorts

Common Conditions in Pediatric Mental Health

3rd Thursdays
12 – 1 PM

Learn how to recognize and respond to common mental health conditions in pediatric primary care.

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Birth to 5:
A Deeper Dive

4th Thursdays
12 – 1 PM

Gain skills in early support and intervention for infant and early childhood mental health problems in primary care settings.

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Mental Health of Adolescents & Young Adults

4th Fridays
12 – 1 PM

Learn to recognize, respond, refer, and offer resources for mental health concerns faced by youth and young adults.

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Early Childhood: Systems of Care for Kids

2nd Wednesdays
12 – 1 PM

Explore community interventions and referral options for primary care clinicians supporting families with young children.

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About the ECHO Model

The heart of the revolutionary ECHO Model™ is its hub-and-spoke knowledge-sharing networks. This format allows PCPs to learn and share their own best practices for how they provide the best care to their patients.

Accreditation Information

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the UVA Health Continuing Education and the Virginia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. UVA Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (AACME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ICPE Credit Statement: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

APA Statement for Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA)’s office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. UVA Health Continuing Education designates this activity for a maximum of 20 continuing education hours.

ACE Statement for Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UVA Health Continuing Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 20 general continuing education credits.

AMA Statement for Physicians: UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.^TM  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Statement for Nurses: UVA Health Continuing Education awards up to 20 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation.

ABMS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV Statement: This Quality Improvement (QI) effort/activity meets Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV standards and guidelines for the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Portfolio Program. As an approved Portfolio Program Sponsor, UVA Health Continuing Education has been approved by the ABMS Portfolio Program to approve QI efforts and award MOC Part IV credit through participating ABMS Member Boards. This activity is approved for 25 MOC Part IV points.

ABP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II Statement:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Hours of Participation Statement: UVA Health Continuing Education awards 20 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TMor ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.

Focused Learning

Case-Based Format

Learn essential information about pediatric mental and behavioral health care
Gain new skills to provide informed care for pediatric patients with mental health issues

Expert-Led

Led by Local Faculty

Tune in once a month to learn from an expert faculty team
Earn up to 20 CME & MOC-2
and 25 MOC-4 points!
Get access to useful screening tools, patient & parent handouts, and more

Virtual Training

Connect with Peers

Connect with local colleagues, contacts, and resources
Spend one lunch hour a month learning alongside peers
Built to be convenient for PCPs with busy schedules

Focused Learning

Case-Based Format

Learn essential information about pediatric mental and behavioral health care
Gain new skills to provide informed care for pediatric patients with mental health issues

Expert-Led

Led by Local Faculty

Tune in once a month to learn from an expert faculty team
Opt in to 75-credit CME package and an optional MOC-4 QI Screening Project
Get access to useful screening tools, patient & parent handouts, and more

Virtual Training

Connect with Peers

Connect with local colleagues, contacts, and resources
Spend one lunch hour a month learning alongside peers
Built to be convenient for PCPs with busy schedules

“I personally learned a lot from this project and certainly feel that it was a game changer for me and my office. It was very organized, very educational, and very well done. Many thanks for all your time and effort and best regards.”

Bassam Atiyeh, MD

“This program is very helpful at a time when mental health visits are increasing for primary care providers and access to therapists is becoming more limited. I learned a lot from the program and feel more comfortable with assessment and treatment as a result.”

Mary Anne Mayo, MD