Education and Training
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This project utilizes the peer-to-peer learning methodology, ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), to bring physicians together to learn and discuss the successes and challenges in meeting the behavioral health needs of their patients. Topic experts will lead each individual interactive ECHO session. ECHO participants are also eligible to participate in an associated QI project.
Program Objectives:
Recognize the effects of trauma on the developing child | Identify children with psychological trauma and physical abuse in the primary care setting | Apply principals of trauma competent care in the primary care pediatric setting | Increase collaboration with community behavioral health providers | Effectively manage psychopharmacology
Target Audience:
Pediatricians and other primary care providers caring for children.
CME Statement
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Session 1
February 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Faculty/Moderators:
Mindy Kronenberg, PhD
Michelle Bowden, MD*
Session 2
April 9, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
Therapeutic Modalities for Adolescent Behavioral Health Concerns
Faculty/Moderators:
Adrienne Arrindell, JD, PhD
Michelle Bowden, MD*
Session 3
June 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
Parent-focused Therapeutic Modalities for School Aged Children
Faculty/Moderators:
Melissa Hoffman, PhD
Michelle Bowden, MD*
Session 4
August 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
CHANT Overview
Faculty/Moderators:
Kristen Gentry
Michelle Bowden, MD*
Session 5
October 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
Provider Wellbeing
Faculty/Moderators:
Anne Fottrell, MD
Michelle Bowden, MD*
Session 6
December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST
TBD
Faculty/Moderators:
Michelle Bowden, MD*
*Dr. Bowden services as the Medical Director of the Project and will moderate the ECHO Sessions
CME credit is available.