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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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Planning to take the TTE, ACCE or Level 1 practical in Oxford this May? Registration opens on Thursday 19 February 2026

Logbooks must be submitted no later than Tuesday 24 March to secure a space!

Book now: https://bsecho.org/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=PXG001

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February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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📢 Call for project proposals

Would you like to utilise the BSE N-STEP dataset?

With data from over 12,000 participants, this is a unique opportunity to help shape and improve UK #StressEcho practice

Find out more: https://www.bsecho.org/Public/News/Articles/2026/2026-02/202602-BSE-N-STEP.aspx
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February 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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The BSE believes in recognising echo roles within the NHS. Jude Skipper gave an update on our JEG's work to achieve this: https://ow.ly/CcnP50Yeiq6

Find job profiles here: https://ow.ly/9CnB50Yeiq3

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February 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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In 2024, we released an eLearning module on sequential segmental analysis which is useful for any echocardiographer who wants to learn more about congenital heart disease this #CHDAwareness Week: https://ow.ly/p1Ry50Yfbky

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“This is a really helpful module with clear dialogue and the benefit of being able to replay each slide before moving on. It helped cement some gaps in my limited understanding of the subject. I will continue to read around the topic - there’s good recommendations for further reading material.”
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Who inspired you to be the best that you can be?

Do you know a healthcare science leader who has been an inspiration to you?

Nominate them for the Academy for Health Care Science Award for the most inspiring leader at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026: https://ow.ly/TWWn50Yga4E
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February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Roses are red, violets are blue; if you're an echocardiographer, we're looking for you!

Check out our new Echocardiographer of the Year award in partnership with the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 this Valentine's Day

Submissions are open until Monday 16 March: https://ow.ly/TFEM50YfaSw
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February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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If you become an STP equivalence mentor this Valentine's Day, we'll match you to the perfect mentee!

We're looking for echocardiographers to provide arms-length peer support to those approaching equivalence

Learn more: https://ow.ly/wWsK50YeicG

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February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Did you know that this week is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week? It's a great time to acknowledge the incredible work of echocardiographers caring for those with congenital heart disease #CHDAwareness

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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🚨RESOURCE HUB NEW CONTENT ALERT🚨

Check out this ECHO article from June 2025, ✨GP direct access echo – together are we achieving best care for patients?✨ on the #BSEResourceHub

Find it and more here: https://ow.ly/9iVc50YehvB

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February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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🚨Membership renewals are due on Wednesday 1 April 2026🚨

Want to streamline the process? Visit your profile to set up paperless direct debit by Friday 27 March 2026. Look out for the renewal reminder email coming soon!

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February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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And we're live! Welcome to everyone joining us for tonight's webinar on #AorticRegurgitation in partnership with @gehnhstrust.bsky.social - share your thoughts using the hashtag #BSEAR #BSERegional #echosky #cardiosky
February 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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JOB OF THE WEEK

Looking for a change? Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Senior Cardiac Physiologist - closing Monday 16 February 2026: https://ow.ly/Z90P50Yely8

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February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Are you collaboratively working across clinical settings, academia and industry to develop new services or streamline existing processes to benefit patients?

Consider submitting for the best collaboration award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026: https://ow.ly/5YyI50Ya55h

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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Continuing the theme of #IDWGS, we're sharing a blog from BSE Fellow, Ms Harpreet Kaur Sahemey, who reflects on her echo journey and talks passion, pressure and perseverance!

Read her blog here: https://ow.ly/xNoK50YcPCk

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Harpreet quote: “I chose to persevere rather than view challenges as defeat. Gradually, my understanding improved and my practical skills developed - particularly in acquiring diagnostic images. By the end of the course, I not only gained confidence but also excelled. I was fortunate to secure a position at my clinical placement site and I have not looked back.”
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Today we're celebrating #IDWGS and the achievements of women in STEM

In our blog, Ms Wendy Gamlin, BSE President-Elect and first female scientist in this position, discusses her career and role models

Read more: https://ow.ly/U4IC50YcHbC

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Wendy quote: “The first ‘female scientist’ to hold this role - it’s safe to say my 13-year-old self never saw that coming! My gender will not define my presidency – but I do recognise the power of a role model. And as that role model, my message is, we must all strive to encourage and support each other to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be. Be proud when someone you taught surpasses your own achievements.”
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Looking to pump up your echo knowledge? Watch our recent webinars and more on catch-up:

💙 Structural and valvular disease stress echo
💙 TOE
💙 AI
💙 Gain 2 BSE points for each full webinar watched

Find them here: https://ow.ly/jJhe50Yc7w1

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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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It's not long until BSE Ireland!💙

Prof Mark Harbinson, Prof of Cardiology @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and Cons Cardiologist, @belfasttrust.bsky.social will deliver an exciting keynote on ✨Cases from the #CardioOncology clinic✨

Sign up: https://ow.ly/upSp50Yc8tV

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February 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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Applications for NIHR Predoctoral Awards are open until Thursday 12 March 2026 - supporting early career researchers to undertake a masters degree, or a bespoke training and development plan comprising masters-level training: https://ow.ly/Gryk50Y9Smt

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February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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🚨Membership renewals are due on Wednesday 1 April 2026🚨

Want to streamline the process? Visit your profile to set up paperless direct debit by Friday 27 March 2026.

Look out for the renewal reminder coming in March!

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February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Our Advisory Council is comprised of a range of experts - ensuring we're on the same wavelength

Next up is Mr Keith Pearce, Special Advisor, who shares some echo wisdom #BSEBehindTheScenes

Read Keith's blog here: https://ow.ly/HoCt50YbeIi

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February 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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📅 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

The NHS England National Physiological Science Data Collection for cardiac science is open until Friday 27 February 2026

More info here: https://ow.ly/4uhp50Y9PoW
All questions to: [email protected]
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February 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Are you based in Scotland? Nominations for the Chief Scientific Officer awards for Scotland are open until Tuesday 10 February 2026

Submit here: https://ow.ly/QOYI50Y7tW7

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February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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🚨RESOURCE HUB NEW CONTENT ALERT🚨

Undertaking STP equivalence? You'll find tips in Ms Erica Henry's piece in ECHO Issue 130. Thanks Erica for agreeing to share it with the echo community 💚

Find it and more here: https://ow.ly/IE6850Y9NXh

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February 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Demonstrating innovation in tackling new or longstanding issues creatively for a sustainable impact on patient care?

Consider submitting for the Welsh Government’s award for creative and innovative practice at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026: https://ow.ly/a5mS50Y9nNH

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February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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JOB OF THE WEEK

Looking for a change? University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Chief Cardiac Physiologist - closing Monday 9 February 2026: https://ow.ly/l6GS50Y849j

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February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM