EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America

EDS ECHO Pediatrics North America program is a virtual program for healthcare professionals worldwide, across all disciplines who want to improve their ability to care for children and younger people with EDS, HSD, and associated symptoms and conditions.

The program is composed of seven sessions, each consisting of expert presentations and discussion-based interactive sessions delivered virtually via the Zoom platform. Each session is 90 minutes in length and is led by Dr. Sarah Schwartz and Constance O’Connor from Toronto, Canada.

Each 90-minute session consists of a 60 min presentation and a 30-minute Q&A, focusing on children and adolescents. Participants are encouraged to attend the whole program for continuity and to gain all learning outcomes. Participants can ask questions or present de-identified cases from their own practice where there is a concern about any aspect of management of EDS and HSD or their complications.

The program is suitable for healthcare professionals worldwide, working clinically and currently working with / planning to work with EDS or HSD clients. An attendance certificate stating number of sessions attended and hours of study can be obtained at the end of the program.