Hey friends! If you’re diving into the world of sleep medicine this September, check out the lineup for the Sleep Medicine Essentials 2023 event. It’s packed with valuable insights and expert speakers that can really enhance your understanding of sleep-related issues. Just a heads-up, all times are in Eastern Daylight Time, and the schedule could change, so keep an eye out!
Thursday, September 21st | Intensive Scoring Review | On-Demand
- 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM
Kicking things off, we’ll have an Introduction by Dr. Alex Harper. - 1:10 PM – 1:30 PM
Next, Dr. Harper takes us through The Technology of Sleep Studies—a must-see! - 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Get ready for some Waveform Recognition fun with Dr. Harper. - 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Dr. Jamie Collins leads a session called Name That Stage, which will be engaging and educational. - 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Stick around for Name That Discharge with Dr. Collins as well! - 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Dr. Harper returns for a deep dive into Respiratory Event Scoring. - 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn about Movement and Cardiac Event Scoring with Dr. Harper. - 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Wrapping up the day, Dr. Collins will share Infant Scoring Rules.
Friday, September 22nd | Sleep Medicine Essentials | Live
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Welcome and introductions from Course Chairs, Dr. Emily Bennett and Dr. Mark Johnson. - 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Dr. Sarah Patel will talk about Normal Sleep Across the Lifespan. - 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Dr. Lisa Tran will cover Parasomnias: NREM and REM—interesting stuff! - 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Time for a quick BREAK. - 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Join Dr. Kevin Green for a Potpourri of Disorders and Sleep. - 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Dr. Rachel Chen will discuss Restless Legs Syndrome and other Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders. - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LUNCH break! - 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dr. Emily Bennett will present on the Neurophysiology of Sleep. - 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Test your knowledge with Dr. Mark Johnson in Test Your Knowledge. - 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Another BREAK before we dive back in. - 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Dr. Kevin Green will discuss OSA: What You Know and What You Should Know.
Saturday, September 23rd | Sleep Medicine Essentials | Live
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dr. Rachel Chen will cover Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence. - 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Get ready for more knowledge with Dr. Sarah Patel in Test Your Knowledge. - 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Dr. Mark Johnson will discuss the Nuances of Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing. - 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Time for a BREAK. - 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Dr. Lisa Tran will tackle Insomnia in Adults. - 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Dr. Shannon Sullivan will discuss Pediatric Insomnia. - 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Another LUNCH break! - 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Dr. Timothy Morgan will enlighten us on What’s New in Central Sleep Apnea. - 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Finally, Dr. Morgan will wrap up the day with Ambulatory Evaluation and Management of Chronic Hypoventilation Syndromes in Adults. - 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
And yes, another BREAK. - 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Ending the day, Dr. Lisa Tran will talk about Sleep and Other Neuro Disorders.
Sunday, September 24th | Sleep Medicine Essentials | Live
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dr. Bhanu Kolla will discuss Sleep Disorders in the Psychiatry Clinic. - 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dr. Emily Bennett returns for Circadian Rhythm Disorders. - 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Time for one last BREAK. - 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Dr. Kolla will cover Common Medications and their Impact on Sleep. - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wrapping up with Important Things to Remember from Dr. Bennett and Dr. Johnson.
So, mark your calendars! And while you’re getting ready for the event, check out the Snorple Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece which is known for stopping snoring effectively the first night. Curious about how it works? You can see a demonstration here.
If you suspect sleep apnea, be sure to look for recognizing the warning signs—it’s a serious condition! Also, learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of sleep apnea to stay informed.
And for more tips and insights on snoring, don’t miss out on this great resource on snoring, snoring, snoring. Let’s make this a great learning experience together!