In Person "Bootcamp" Workshop

ECHO Rheumatology invites ECHO participants to an in-person hands-on “Bootcamp” workshop.
 
By participating in bootcamp, participants will:

• enhance and practice skills discussed in the weekly ECHO Rheumatology sessions
• develop an advanced level of knowledge in rheumatologic management through the evidence-based didactics and interactive learning
• cultivate techniques and skills to enhance patient rapport and effective communication

 
Credits for Family Medicine Specialists:
This one-credit-per hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 3.75 Mainpro+ credits.

 

Event details

Date & Time: Saturday October 5, 2024 • 9:00 am – 1:15 pm

Location: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Address: 550 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2

Attendance

Open to ECHO participants in Ontario*.

*A registered ECHO participant, that has have attended a minimum of 3 sessions with ECHO at UHN between Jan 1 2022 – Oct 4, 2024. (This includes evening sessions).

Costs and meals

There is no registration fee.

Breakfast and snacks will be provided during the bootcamp.

What to wear

Please wear loose comfortable clothing & shoes, as this is a hands-on workshop.

 

Reimbursement Guidelines

Reimbursement criteria:

You must have attended 3 ECHO Ontario Rheumatology sessions between Jan 1 2022 – Oct 4, 2024.

• Must submit original itemized receipts
• Reimbursement is for Travel and Accommodations ONLY (does not cover meals)
• Reimbursement guidelines follow UHN policy.
• For Travel:
  • If driving: $0.55c/km (Must be supported by a map printout of trip such as Google Maps)
  • If flying/train: economy class only
  • Parking is covered
  • For Accommodation:

• Accommodations at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (108 Chestnut Street) ONLY for the night required (Friday October 4, 2024). Additional nights will not be covered. Instructions for booking a room will be provided via email after registration is received.
• No additional charges will be covered other than Room and Tax. Please email us if you have booked your room through the Hilton and we will put the charge on our account.
• You must live over 60km from the event to be eligible for accommodation reimbursement.

• If there is no availability left at the DoubleTree, we will pay up to $350.00 at another hotel for the nights required.
• Must live more than 60km away from UHN
• Apart from the standard room and tax, no other hotel costs will be covered.

 
Reimbursement must be received by January 10, 2025.
Please give 8-10 weeks for processing.
Reimbursements will not be processed during the holiday period.
A copy of the reimbursement form will be given to you requiring your signature prior to submission.

 
Media Notice
On site video recording and photos may be taken and used for promotion of the ECHO Program, in promotional materials.
 
Please note: registration for bootcamp is now closed. For questions about this workshop, please contact Kiera Morgan at kiera.morgan@uhn.ca or echo.ontario@uhn.ca.