NIMHANS ECHO Course
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WEEKLY CASE PRESENTATION
Real Case discussion by the learner is the core of the VKN tele-ECHO. Learners need to be working on clinical setting to get benefit by this programme.
BEST PRACTICES
Share best practices combined with clinical wisdom to reduce disparity of care.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Leveraging Smartphone app based multi-point video conference.
About NIMHANS ECHO
NIMHANS ECHO, established in 2014, is a collaboration with Project ECHO, University of New Mexico Health Science Centre (UNMHSC), USA. It's an innovative knowledge-sharing and capacity-building program using a Hub and Spoke model to connect specialists with healthcare providers.
Learners who have no clinical experience or are not in a clinical position may find the NIMHANS ECHO course material is not tailored to them.
Regional Success Stories
Bihar: Addiction and Mental Health
26 primary healthcare providers screened 2,695 individuals, identifying 832 alcohol use disorders. They retained 49.1% of cases for follow-up, requiring only 3% specialist referrals.
Chhattisgarh: Integrated Mental Health
12 counsellors provided services to 4,743 patients in remote districts over 6 months, showing increased learning and self-confidence.
Program Recognition
Notable Achievements
- Recognized as a commendable practice at the National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices
- Express Public Health Award 2017 for Most Efficiently Run Health Program
- ECHO Excellence Award USA 2023
International Reach
Since 2021, the program has expanded to include participants from:
- United States of America
- Europe
- Africa
- South-East Asian Countries
This expansion was achieved through optimal use of low-cost smartphone-based technology, making the program accessible across global boundaries.
A Step-By-Step Roadmap To Success
One-Stop Digital Learning Platform in Addiction Mental Health
NIMHANS Digital Academy ECHO Impact
2014 - November 2025Total Professionals
Training Impact
Cases Co-managed
Lives Touched
Ask Us Anything
What is the method of teaching?
Blended Patient Centric Learning. Realtime: Face to face zoom tele-health video conferencing. Anytime: Self-paced e-learning via Google Classroom or Moodle.
How is the ECHO Model different from MOOC?
It is like a Video-Clinic with Health providers. The primary focus here is the “case discussion” by the participating health care providers with the team of Addiction Experts of NIMHANS.
How can I access the courses?
After registering to a course, you can access it by using any Internet-enabled smartphone or Laptop or PC.
Why should I join?
It’s Virtual – Saving time and commute. It’s Self-Paced – Learn from it atYOUR OWN SCHEDULE with absolutely no restrictions.
How are we different from others?
You have the Best Practices right at your fingertips. You’re just a click/swipe away from all the information you need from the Subject-Matter Experts.
Got any other questions/suggestions?
Just drop us a mail and one of our team members will reply to you ASAP. We also have a chatbot where you can get your queries answered almost immediately.