City academic honoured with prestigious ultrasound prize • City, University of London

Emily Skelton receives the Champion of the Year award from the British Medical Ultrasound Society

By Mr George Wigmore (Senior Communications Officer), Published Friday, 19^th January 2024

Emily Skelton, Programme Director and Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging (Medical Ultrasound) in the School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London, has been named Champion of the Year for 2023 by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).

Superseding Sonographer of the Year, the Champion of the Year award celebrates the outstanding contributions made by BMUS members to the field of medical ultrasound. Those nominated for the award have demonstrated that they have gone above and beyond to develop and maintain excellence in medical ultrasound, support and inspire others, and encourage the education and development of others.

Emily received a number of nominations from fellow academics and professionals for the award, and they highlighted the great care that Emily takes to put the patient at the heart of service delivery, her cutting-edge research and teaching, and the work she has put in to improve the experience of service users and sonography professionals.

Emily said:

It feels wonderful to be named as the 2023 BMUS Champion! This award came as a complete surprise at the end of an incredibly busy year, and I am thankful to those who nominated me – it was so humbling to read their comments, and reflect on the impact that my teaching and research activities have had in contributing to the advancement of our practice and professional community. I have a passion for all things ultrasound, and I consider it a huge privilege to be able to do what I do. However, these achievements would not be possible on my own; I would like to thank everyone who has offered their support, advice and kindness along the way, particularly my colleagues at City – this award is for us all.

Chris O’Sullivan, Co-Head of the Department of Midwifery and Radiography and Senior Lecturer (Radiography) in the School of Health & Psychological Sciences, said:

I would like to send Emily my heartfelt congratulations on this wonderful achievement. It is truly well deserved. It has been a pleasure working with Emily in 2023 and I am looking forward to what the future holds. I know Emily’s students and our clinical partners are also very appreciative of the support she has given them in recent years.

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