This learning series is presented by ECHO at UHN.
There are over 100 liver diseases. Over 7 million Canadians have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and over half a million Canadians suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.
Learn how to diagnose and manage your Liver patients through interactive online medical education. ECHO is a, free peer-supported online learning program for health care providers that combines didactic lectures with case discussions involving real, de-identified patients.
Sessions take place from 12:00-1:30 pm on Mondays through December 14 (see schedule below)
Registrants are encouraged to participate by:
- Attending as many ECHO sessions as you are able to.
- Presenting at least 1 case through our short case form template
- Completing 2 questionnaires
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 57.75 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. CPD certificates will be emailed to participants at the end of each cycle
# Program learning objectives
- Describe the impact of liver disease on the Canadian population health
- Identify and initiate treatment of liver infection, including diagnosis, assessment, management and follow-up of persons affected with liver infection
- Apply liver treatment and management tools to clinical care in participants’ own practice setting
# Fall 2026 Curriculum
- 14 Sept | Hepatitis C: Pre-treatment & regimen selection
- 21 Sept | Hepatitis C: Management, Monitoring and Follow up
- 28 Sept | Hepatitis B: Screening, Natural history and Vaccination
- 05 Oct | Hepatitis B: Treatment options including Special Populations: Pregnancy, Children, Immuno-Suppressed patients and Healthcare workers
- 12 Oct | No session
- 19 Oct | Liver Disease in Children
- 26 Oct | Fatty Liver I: Disease Burden, Diagnosis & Staging
- 02 Nov | Fatty Liver II: Treatment and Management
- 09 Nov | Obesity and Obesity Management
- 16 Nov | Fibrosis Assessment & Introduction to Cirrhosis
- 23 Nov | Cirrhosis: Management of Key Complications
- 30 Nov | Autoimmune Liver Disease
- 07 Dec | Hepatitis E and Genetic Liver Disease (Hemochromatosis and Wilson’s Disease)
- 14 Dec | Managing Patients after Hospital Discharge
# Case Presentation
- Do you have a challenging liver patient case?
- ECHO offers access to interprofessional, specialist and community input to gain practical tips to best care for your patient, without the wait time.
- All patient cases are anonymous. Please do not share any patient identifying information.