Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› (@josopala) profile picture

CEO at British Society of Echocardiography. Passionate about the NHS, politics, heavy metal and running! All my own views.

Letchworth
Joined May 2009
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We've got some big thank yous to give for #BSEcho2025! We're delighted that so many of our members and the wider #echocommunity have been able to engage with our education, share expertise and celebrate another successful year together πŸ’š
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It's an honour to be at #EchoIndia2025 to hear @BSE_President @DanXAugustine presenting @BSEcho diastolic guidelines
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As always, Professor Augustine was quick to congratulate and @shaunrobinson02 for his authorship of this vital piece of work.
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
Don’t miss out on Thursday's #EmergencyEchocardiography webinar - suitable for anyone with an interest in echo, whether you're in cardiology, ICU or the ED! And don't forget that you can access the webinar globally - perfect for international members too: ow.ly/tc5S50WEpNk
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
🚨REGISTER NOW🚨 πŸ’š Emergency echocardiography and level 1 webinar πŸ“… Thursday 14 August 2025 πŸ–₯️ Webinar πŸ“œ 2 BSE points Don’t miss out πŸ‘‰ ow.ly/naQQ50WmNMp
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πŸ—£Meet our speakers for Irish #BSERegional webinar on carcinoid and tumours affecting the heart! πŸ’šDr Aisling McMahon, Consultant Intensivist and Anaesthetist πŸ’šMr Leigh Blackmore, Chief Cardiac Physiologist @UHW_Waterford View the programme and book πŸ‘‰ow.ly/bkgQ50VRGuv
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
πŸ”₯ Get involved: 1️⃣Tag a colleague you’re excited to see at BSEcho 2025 2️⃣Quote to tell us what you’re excited about 3️⃣Use #BSEcho2025 to connect with others and stay up to date Help to make this our best conference yet - we can’t wait to see you there! πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘‹
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
πŸš€ The countdown to #BSEcho2025 has begun! πŸš€ In 5 months, we’ll be coming together for our β€˜people’s conference’! πŸ’šUnlock new insights πŸ’šNetwork with peers πŸ’šDive into research πŸ“… 10-11/10/2025 πŸ“ @BournemouthIC 🎀 19+ hours of content Register here: ow.ly/zZwn50VLb2H
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
Following the publication of our updated primary care triage guidance, we're looking back at the 2023 ECHO article from Dr Andrew Potter on the benefits of using the guidance in a community cardiology clinic Find it in the ECHO archives, Issue 121: ow.ly/PaKo50VHCtF
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We really want to hear every echocardiographer's perspectives on this important topic! if you haven't already, please complete the survey. You genuinely have the opportunity to influence what happens next πŸ’š
Have you completed our AI survey yet? @BSE_President shares why this is such a high priority for echocardiographers πŸ‘‡ Complete the survey here: ow.ly/AA0L50VtMEU
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
Did you know that our Resource Hub is under constant development? We're always looking for new materials to share with you, as well as taking submissions and requests for new items Visit our #BSEResourceHub here: ow.ly/Xhaw50VvMuh
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
Such an honor to participate at #BSEcho2025 Thank you very much to BSE President @DanXAugustine for the kind invitation, I look forward to meeting you all in Bournemouth on October 10-11, 2025
We're delighted to welcome @denisamuraru to #BSEcho2025 for a masterclass on the tricuspid valve and the right heart as our keynote international speaker Catch her at BSEcho 2025 - registration opens Thursday 1 May 2025 Check out our programme: ow.ly/KWZw50VvwwB
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Please take the opportunity to give us your thoughts on AI and echo. There is a real opportunity to influence what happens next!
Have you completed our new AI survey yet? We'd love to hear from you to shape the future of this crucial area for echocardiography. Find out more: ow.ly/m9Gx50Vqswa
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The countdown is on, with registration for #BSEcho2025 opening in less than a month! To remind you of everything good about our annual conference, check out our new blog from @aimeedrane on her experience of #BSEcho2024: ow.ly/4BNl50Vt02Q
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Our collaborations with cardiovascular societies are important to us at the @BSEcho. We know @BSE_President is looking forward to joining the @PCCS_UK for their Spring meeting.
🚨 PCCS 5th Spring Conference To end Day 1, we’re diving into Imaging!✨Join Prof. Dan Augustine as he presents on: Echo guidance for primary care A must-attend session for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their expertise. πŸ”— Learn more here: pccsuk.org/events/64/pccs_5t…
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Calling all senior echo trainees! Wythenshawe Hospital is seeking a new advanced echo fellow. Excellent training opportunity in advanced echo and heart valve disease at a high volume tertiary centre in Manchester. Picture of our friendly faces below! jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
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Jo Sopala πŸ’™πŸ’› retweeted
A massive thank you to the assessors and the hosts at @UHNM_NHS for helping us deliver a fantastic assessment. Well done to our incredible candidates who have completed their final part of their accreditation journey
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A few of the incredible assessors who gave up their weekend to support and evaluate over 100 candidates going through the practical stage of their @BSEcho accreditations. Thank you all πŸ’š @MichaelPurdon3
What's the collective noun for a group of fabulous assessors? Answers on a postcard! #BSEPractical
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