Advancing Knowledge for Mast Cell Disease Care: Encourage Your Doctors to Join Our Free TeleECHO Program

At The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS), we are committed to improving healthcare for our community. We know that access to knowledgeable physicians is key to better patient outcomes. Our Spring 2025 session was a great success, with strong engagement from physicians and healthcare professionals across various specialties. That’s why we are excited to announce our upcoming Fall 2025 TeleECHO sessions starting on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 7 PM Eastern Time. This will be a unique opportunity for your doctors to enhance their expertise in mast cell disease management while earning free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

What is the TeleECHO Program?

In partnership with Project ECHO, TMS’s Mast Cell Diseases TeleECHO program offers healthcare providers a chance to learn from leading experts in the field. This virtual, case-based learning series provides essential knowledge on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with mast cell disease. The program fosters interactive discussions, expert-led education, and a growing network of knowledgeable healthcare providers.

Fall 2025 TeleECHO Cohort Details:

• Start Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025
• End Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
• Sessions: 7 weekly sessions on Thursdays at 7:00 PM ET, (except for the final session on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 PM ET)
• Duration: 60-minute sessions
• Learning Format: Expert-led case discussions and interactive Q&A
• CME Credits: Earn 1.0 CME credit per session. More details about the program’s accreditation can be found at tmsforacure.org/echo

How You Can Help: Invite Your Doctors!

As a patient, you play a vital role in expanding access to knowledgeable care. We encourage you to share this opportunity with all the doctors involved in your care—whether they are primary care physicians, allergists, immunologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists, or other specialists.

To make it easy, we’ve prepared a message template you can copy, personalize, and send to your doctors via your patient portal:

Subject: Free CME Opportunity – Advancing Your Knowledge in Mast Cell Disease Care

Dear [Doctor’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. As a patient managing mast cell disease, I truly appreciate your ongoing care and expertise. I wanted to share an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers to expand their knowledge of mast cell disease through a free, expert-led education program.

The Mast Cell Disease TeleECHO Program, hosted by The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS) in collaboration with Project ECHO, is designed to enhance physician understanding of mast cell disorders. This virtual learning series consists of 7 weekly sessions, featuring leading specialists in the field.

Here are the key details:

• Start Date: Thursday, September 4th at 7 PM ET
• Sessions: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM ET (60 minutes) except for the final session on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 PM ET
• Format: Case-based learning with interactive discussions
• CME Credits: Earn 1.0 CME credit per session

You can find more information, including additional details about the program’s accreditation here: tmsforacure.org/echo

To apply directly: tmsforacure.org/mast-cell-disease-teleecho-program-application

I would love for you to consider joining this program, as it could greatly benefit my care and the care of others with mast cell disease. Thank you for all that you do!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

By encouraging your doctors to participate, you are helping to build a more knowledgeable healthcare network for all mast cell disease patients.

Let’s work together to improve mast cell disease care—one provider at a time!

For questions or more details, please visit our TeleECHO page or contact us at info@tmsforacure.org