A Milestone Moment: MTIMA’s Debut at CSE 2024

Montreal in April has a particular charge—snow surrendering to light, conference halls humming with ideas. Into that current stepped MTIMA, making its first public promotion at the Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE) Conference 2024. It wasn’t a splashy launch so much as a crisp introduction: a booth built for conversation, a mission made legible, and an open invitation to help push echocardiography further.

Visitors arrived steadily—physicians between sessions, sonographers comparing notes, trainees eager for a foothold. At the table: practical demos, clear explanations of projects in motion, and straight talk about where echocardiography can go next when quality, training, and access align. The value proposition was simple and specific: take what works at the bedside, teach it well, measure it honestly, and share it widely.

The community answered. Interest coalesced around collaboration—education modules, case-review formats, and the kind of cross-institutional partnerships that turn good habits into standard practice. The booth became a waypoint: people stopped to learn, circled back to connect colleagues, and left with a sense that MTIMA’s work is built for Tuesday—the real clinic day—not just for a slide deck.

There was room for levity, too. A raffle—stocked by the generosity of Drs. Keith Kwok, Darren Kagal, and Kareem Morant—brought a little Montreal buzz to the carpeted aisle. Congratulations to the winners: 1st — Vikas Gulati, 2nd — Arlene Felipe, 3rd — Catherine Alarcon. The gifts were modest; the message wasn’t. Community fuels momentum.

For MTIMA, the debut was less finish line than starting gun. The aim is steady: advance echocardiography education, sharpen practice, and widen the circle of clinicians who can turn clear images into timely decisions. After CSE 2024, the path is clearer—more teaching, more shared protocols, more partners leaning in.

If you stopped by the booth, thank you. If you missed it, there’s space at the table. Follow along on our blog and newsletter, connect on social, and watch for the next workshop. The work ahead is practical and collaborative—the best kind.