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ECHO OBN

Managing patients after bariatric surgery can be complex. ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) provides educational support and clinical expertise at your fingertips through videoconferencing. Engage with a multi-disciplinary team from various Bariatric Centres of Excellence across Ontario to gain knowledge of current practices around bariatric related care.

Project ECHO® is an interdisciplinary model that connects healthcare professionals from academic centres and community providers across the province. ECHO OBN is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and is offered at no cost to participants.

What are the Benefits?

  • Earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) professional development credits for standard series sessions.  Click here for more information on ECHO OBN CME credits
  • Gain access to the best practices in obesity management
  • Discuss real, anonymous, patient cases with an interdisciplinary team of experts in bariatric care
  • Reduce professional isolation through joining communities of practice
  • Help reduce disparities and variations in care by staying local