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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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Next week we're heading to the British Society for Heart Failure annual conference 2025 in London! Will we see you there? #BSHAM25
Pictures of Dawn, Jo and Lyndsey who will be at stand W1
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Our Advisory Council represent a breadth of heartfelt perspectives

A Council member with an international perspective is Dr Lynne Williams, the latest star of #BSEBehindTheScenes, who developed her career over 3 different continents

Read her blog here: bsecho.org/Public/Ne...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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As we finalise the wrap up on BSEcho 2025, we wanted to share our highlights - can you spot yourself in this year's conference coverage?

Highlights video: youtu.be/53Qf4_zvtl0
Photo gallery: www.facebook.com/med...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚨RESOURCE HUB NEW CONTENT ALERT🚨

We've added several fantastic ECHO articles from past editions to the #BSEResourceHub. Thanks to our contributors for agreeing to showcase their work to the wider echo community 💚

Find this valuable and educational clinical content here: bsecho.org/Public/Pu...
A screenshot of an article from ECHO entitled 'Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: the essential role of echocardiography in timely diagnosis'
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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JOB OF THE WEEK

Looking for a change? Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Consultant in Cardiology - Adult Congenital Heart Disease - closing Thursday 20 November 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Today is #WorldKindnessDay and we're looking back at the 2023 joint British societies' position statement on bullying, harassment and discrimination in cardiology: doi.org/10.1136/hear...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We've updated our vision, mission and values page with a new list of expectations - what our members can expect of us, and the behaviours we ask for in return. Check out the full list this #WorldKindnessDay: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
Our members can expect us to: Be supportive Be readily available Be respectful of time Take accountability Communicate clearly Understand impact Be empathetic
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 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
"Receiving Fellow status is a proud moment that reflects years of work, collaboration, and advocacy within echocardiography. From designing the SCST Equivalence Sessions to running the Northern Echo Users Group for two decades, I’ve focused on supporting education, raising professional standards, and mentoring colleagues. Fellow status is also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with my 39 years in echocardiography — to support others, to keep learning, and to continue contributing in ways that are thoughtful and forward-looking. This recognition is an honour, and also encouragement to keep pushing for progress."
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Have you accessed our diastolic eLearning module yet? Designed to support clear, confident interpretation, this module breaks down this complex topic into accessible, practical learning - ideal for anyone looking to build their skills or refresh their understanding: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We've launched a survey to understand current practice and challenges in physiologist and scientist-led echo

If you run or work in a phys/sci-led clinic, or plan to set one up, you could help develop Level 3 accreditation

Complete the survey: www.bsecho.org/Publi...
The four projected outcomes to Level 3: Improved patient pathway, physiologist progression, increased capacity and streamlined services
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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🚨REGISTER NOW🚨

💚 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:
www.bsecho.org/Publi...
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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