For ECHO Speakers

Welcome to the ECHO Community!

Thanks for sharing your expertise with us—we’re thrilled to have you on board. Explore the videos and resources below to learn more about your role as a faculty member for Oregon ECHO Network programs.

Timeline

Here’s your roadmap to a smooth and successful session:

  • Two Weeks Before:
    Send your PowerPoint slides to the Faculty Lead and Program Coordinator. Don’t worry, we’ll send you a reminder.

  • Slide Review:
    The Faculty Lead might suggest a few tweaks. Once finalized, your slides will be posted on the Connect website for participants to preview.

  • Zoom Link:
    You’ve got the Zoom invite in your Outlook calendar. We’ll also send a reminder email with the link the day before or morning of your session.

  • Day of the Session:
    Want to test your tech or rehearse? Just send us an email! Otherwise, please join 15 minutes early to huddle with the team.

  • Can’t Make It?
    If something unexpected comes up (illness, emergency), let us know ASAP.

Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)

Make your presentation inclusive and impactful. Consider:

  • Is there evidence for the condition/disease presenting differently in certain populations versus others (e.g., heart attack symptoms in men vs. women)?

  • Is the research inclusive of diverse groups?

  • Are your recommendations affordable and accessible (e.g., covered by Medicaid)?

  • Could certain groups face bias or barriers in care?

  • Is your presentation considering how certain patients (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, undocumented, neurodiversity) may face discrimination when it comes to the disease/condition?

  • Can you use language that reduces stigma? (e.g., “patients with diabetes” vs. “diabetics”)

  • Are there advocacy opportunities to improve access or equity?

Presentation Tips

  • Slide Count: 10–20 slides

  • Time Limit: 15–20 minutes

  • No PHI: Make sure your presentations omits patient details

  • Language: Use clear, standardized terms—ditch the jargon and abbreviations

  • Visuals: Add images or graphics to keep things lively

  • Copyright: Use only non-copyrighted materials

  • Citations: Include them when possible

  • No PowerPoint? No problem! Some speakers choose to use a different method if they think it will be more dynamic for participants, just make sure you include 2-3 learning objectives.

  • Need extra help for sharing slides on Zoom? Check out how here or ask your ECHO coordinator to set up a time to practice with you.

Accessibility

Oregon ECHO Network is committed to supporting a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants. Please follow the guidance below when creating your didactic presentation.

Fonts & Formatting

  • Use 18-point font or larger

  • Stick to accessible fonts: Arial, Calibri, Century Gothic, Tahoma, Verdana

  • Avoid: ALL CAPS, underlining, large blocks of italics

  • Ensure good color contrast (Check it here)

  • Don’t rely on color alone to convey meaning

Videos

  • Use captioned videos

  • Test them with the ECHO Coordinator before your session

Links

  • Use meaningful link text (not just “click here”)

Powerpoint Accessibility Checker

Alt Text for Images

  • Right-click → Alt Text → Add a descriptiion

  • If decorative, check “Mark as decorative”

  • For complex images:

    • Add full description on the slide or hyperlink to a webpage with the description

Tables

  • Keep it simple:

    • One header row/column

    • No merged/split cells

    • No blank rows/columns

Special Thanks To the Accessible OHSU Student Group and Oregon ECHO Network staff for helping us make this guidance inclusive and accessible!

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources that may be helpful when creating ECHO didactic presentations.

Oregon ECHO Network Facilitator Guide Developed in program year 2021-2022, this guide shares practical slides you can use in your sessions to promote inclusivity and a welcoming environment in sessions, as well share the importance of using person-centered language.

Oregon Health Authority Style Guide This living document is a fantastic guide on how to promote equity-centered communication. We recommend pages 51-69 in particular as it goes into detail about terminology.

For ECHO Faculty

The ECHO Faculty Experience

Training Videos

Promoting inclusion and equity across ECHO programs

Part 1:

Promoting inclusion and equity across ECHO programs

Part 2:

Fall 2023 Facilitator training: Roleplay