Health Equity ECHO Initiative (Tuberculosis Infection and Hepatitis C Management)

By mckennitt , 28 August, 2026
ID
M202608280952
Pathway
Clinical Care
Education
Clinical, Community, and Translational Research
Description
Our project focuses on using the Project ECHO (extension for community health outcomes) model, an innovative telementoring approach, to democratize hepatitis C and Tuberculosis Infection management into primary care. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the ECHO model, participate in the educational program, and assist with mixed methods program evaluation.
Goals
1. Describe infectious disease management care cascade steps and gaps that exist in primary care 2. Apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies to evaluate the implementation and the impact of an educational innovation 3. Develop approaches to overcoming barriers to effective program implementation.
Mentor
Daria Szkwarko DO MPH
Mentor E-mail
szkwarkd@gmail.com
Department
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Prior Students
Erik Bratland, Michael Urbanowski
Availability
Yes
Number Spots
2