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British Society of Echocardiography
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The British Society of Echocardiography was formed to promote the study and advancement of cardiac ultrasound imaging and Doppler techniques, through professional reputation and representation, education and quality benchmarking
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💚 North East regional webinar: Transoesophageal echo
📅 Tuesday 2 December 2025
🖥️ Webinar
📜 2 BSE points

Don’t miss out 👉
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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In our latest blog, Mr Stephen Qadir shares his experience as an immigrant echocardiographer to the UK: bsecho.org/Public/Ne...
"This is my account of what it means to practise echocardiography as an immigrant: the hurdles that tested my resilience, the culture nuances I had to learn by trial and error, and the moments of affirmation that reminded me why I chose this path." - Stephen Qadir
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🤔Considering pursuing TTE, CHD or ACCE accreditation?

Pre-registration for the Spring 2026 TTE, CHD and ACCE written exam is now open until Tuesday 11 December 2025 - make sure that your membership is up to date to access registration

Pre-register today: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
Pre-registration for the Spring written exam on Tuesday 31 March 2026 opens today! Don’t miss out!
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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@springernature.com, publishers of our journal Echo Research and Practice, have announced a series of webinars to support authors with their writing and submissions

💚 AI and scientific writing
📅 Wednesday 12 November 2025
🖥️ Webinar

Book here: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We've had a positive response to our July guidance on international accreditations, with lots of our members interested in achieving BSE accreditation! Have you read it yet?

Find it here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Have you read our new guidance on adult congenital echocardiography, endorsed by the British Congenital Cardiac Association? It includes timeslots and clinical support and training

Read the position statement: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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👏👏Congratulations to all of our Fellowship 2025 recipients! We're proud of your achievements in echocardiography and your representation of our expert workforce
"I am honoured and grateful to the BSE for recognising my contribution to the profession. I would like to dedicate this award to the assessors and BSE office team who have supported me in accreditation over the last 15 years. You all inspire me to continue this work for the benefit of our candidates, mentors and most important of all our patients".
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Each year, the trustees produce an annual report (TAR) highlighting the achievements in the year. If you haven’t had time to read it yet, you will find it here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...

If you have feedback for us, we would love to hear it - please email Jo on chiefexec@bsecho.org
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November 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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This week is #TrusteesWeek and we'd like to highlight the work of Mrs Caroline Barker, our amazing finance Trustee
"Being appointed as Finance Trustee to the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) has meant that I have been able to make some (hopefully good!) use of the skills I've gathered during my working career - not only have I been able to bring my accounting knowledge to the BSE but also my experience of working in small and start-up businesses, where everyone has to pull together and quite often just push up your sleeves and do what has to be done - no matter the job description! The added bonus for me, working as a Trustee, has been the experience of working in the health sector and with NHS colleagues on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, whose dedication to the delivery of effective and improved echocardiography services is inspiring, and gives me the chance to share in the collective reward of making a difference."
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Interested in research? Join the NIHR for this Research Learning Lecture this month:

💚 Using routinely collected health systems data in clinical trials: Benefits and challenges
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025
🖥️ Webinar

Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Want to explore some interesting cases? Join the Indian Academy of Echocardiography for this webinar this week:

💚 Unusual cardiomyopathies
📅 Sunday 9 November 2025
🖥️ via YouTube

Watch here: bit.ly/iae-9nov25
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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JOB OF THE WEEK

Looking for a change? Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echo - closing Sunday 9 November 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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This week is #TrusteesWeek and we're delighted to welcome Dr Anastasia Vamvakidou, one of our newest Trustees
"I am delighted to join the BSE Trustee Board and give back to the BSE community that has supported my development as an echocardiography and valvular heart disease doctor. I am looking forward to working towards further promoting heart disease assessment with echocardiography, stress echocardiography, structural echocardiography and dedicated clinics built on the expertise, talent and work of our physiologists, scientists and cardiologists, with the overarching aim to improve patient care pathways."
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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We're celebrating our fantastic Trustees this #TrusteesWeek, dedicated specialists who hold our cause close to their hearts and guide our strategic direction with their expertise

Read our blogs and Behind the Scenes features to learn more about them:
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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👏👏Congratulations to all of our Fellowship 2025 recipients! We're proud of your achievements in echocardiography and your representation of our expert workforce
“Being awarded a Fellowship from the BSE is a profound honour and a significant achievement. I am truly proud to be recognised by the echocardiography community for my contributions. I would strongly encourage others to apply, as the Fellowship not only acknowledges individual accomplishments but also provides valuable opportunities to connect with peers, share ideas, and help shape the future of echocardiography.”
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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This week is #TrusteesWeek and we're delighted to welcome Mr Patrick O'Driscoll, one of our newest Trustees
“I gratefully accept the appointment of trustee and would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to the Society for a warm welcome, and also to my peers for taking the time to cast their vote. I'm eager to start in this role to ensure the continued success of the Society.”
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🤔Thinking of pursuing TTE, CHD or ACCE accreditation?

Pre-registration for the Spring written exam will open from Tuesday 11 November until Thursday 11 December 2025 - make sure that your membership is up to date to access registration

Save the date: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
Pre-registration for the Spring written exam on Tuesday 31 March 2026 opens on Tuesday 11 November 2025
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Thank you to our Trustees for their tireless hard work this #TrusteesWeek and throughout the year
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November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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We’ve published new guidance on adult congenital echocardiography, endorsed by the British Congenital Cardiac Association, including timeslots and clinical support and training

Read the position statement: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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❓Do you have questions about accreditation?
💚 Are you a BSE member?

📅It's not too late to register for our virtual drop-in accreditation clinic - coming to a screen near you on Thursday 6 November 2025: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Missed our #ArtificialIntelligence webinar?

Members can watch for FREE now on our website - or ANYONE can purchase on catch-up to earn 2 BSE points!

Find the catch-up here: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
“Exciting times lay ahead. Artificial intelligence could be very useful but must be carefully used and implemented when validated for specific roles within echo.”
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Our Trustees guide the BSE with the collective insight they've gained through years of experience - they know the echo field 'by heart'!

A Trustee famous for his wisdom and witticisms is Dr Liam Ring, up next in #BSEBehindTheScenes

Read Liam's blog here: bsecho.org/Public/Ne...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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❓Do you have questions about accreditation?
💚 Are you a BSE member?

📅Register for our 'practical special' accreditation clinic - on Thursday 6 November 2025. Booked your exam for Sunday 16 November? Stop by the clinic to find out what to expect: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Collected your logbook and video cases? Practical ready?

❗Registrations for TTE, TOE, ACCE, CHD and Level 1 practical on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026 open on Tuesday 18 November 2025
❗Logbook deadline - Thursday 8 January 2026

Save the date: www.bsecho.org/iCore...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Are you delivering long term condition interventions within community or primary care based settings? @england.nhs.uk has launched new CVDR training grants of up to £3,000 per applicant to access level 7 courses

Find out more on NHS Futures (account required): future.nhs.uk/connec...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM