The New England Consortium of Metabolic Programs brings together healthcare professionals at all levels involved in identifying and treating individuals with metabolic disorders. Consortium projects have included: developing acute illness materials for the treatment of metabolic disorders to be used by general practitioners and emergency room staff, and sponsoring social support events around New England.
The Consortium is an informal organization that encourages innovation, collaboration, and flexibility in programming and activities. In some ways, it functions as a “think tank” for physicians, scientists, and other professionals interested in metabolism.
The Consortium website is available to professionals, patients, and families and provides access to information about metabolic disorders, newborn screening protocols, treatment guidelines, transition to adult care, community outreach activities, and support groups. Powerpoint presentations, videos, brochures and much more can be downloaded and distributed.