5th National Course on Sleep Medicine
This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists,听 and specialists who are interested in further enhancing their understanding of the current principles and practices in dealing with patients with sleep disorders.
This comprehensive course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinations in Neurology. The program will include examination scenarios for trainees wishing to gain experience in examination situations. It will also include ample opportunities and time for networking, and one-on-one sessions with experts in the field of sleep medicine.
$100 for residents
$250 for neurologists, specialists, GPs, psychiatrists, & other professionals
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Friday, November 22, 2024
| 8:15 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Opening Remarks Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba |
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Chair:听Milan Nigam, MD, H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al Session 1: The Basics |
| 9:15 |
Basics of Sleep Physiology Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba |
| 9:45 |
Circadian Rhythm: Physiology & Pathology Milan Nigam, MD, H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
| 10:15 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Pause |
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Chair: Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, Concordia University听 Session 2: Insomnia听 |
| 11:00 |
Insomnia Disorder: Evaluation, Diagnosis and CBT-I听听听 Charles Morin, PhD, Laval University听 |
| 11:30 |
Insomnia:听Pharmacotherapy and Impacts on Cognition听 Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, Concordia University听 |
| 12:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:15 |
Lunch |
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Chair:听Mike Fitzpatrick, MD, Queen鈥檚 University听 Session 3: Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders听 |
| 13:15 |
Diagnosis & Management of Obstructive Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders John Kimoff, MD, 91社区 |
| 13:45 |
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease Mike Fitzpatrick, MD, Queen's University |
| 14:15 |
Sleep & Stroke Mark Boulos, MD, University of Toronto |
| 14:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:00 |
Refreshment Pause |
| 15:15 |
Tips and Tricks on How to Land a Sleep-Focused Fellowship & How and Why to Choose a Career in Sleep Neurology? Experience Report. Laurel Charlesworth, MD, University of Ottawa |
| 16:15 |
Closing Remarks Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba |
| 16:30 |
Cocktail and Networking |
Saturday, November 23, 2024
| 8:15 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Welcome and Overview 鈥� Day 2 Milan Nigam, MD, H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
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Chair: Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto听 Session 4: Children & Sleep听 |
| 9:05 |
Sleep Disorders in Children Kevan Mehta, MD, McMaster University |
| 9:35 |
Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Insomnia听 Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto听 |
| 10:05 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:20 |
Refreshment Pause |
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Chair:听Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto Session 5: Parasomnias and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence |
| 10:35 |
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease Ron Postuma, MD, The Neuro, 91社区 |
| 11:05 |
NREM Parasomnias Steve Gibbs, MD,听Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
| 11:35 |
Sleep and Epilepsy Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba |
| 12:05 |
Narcolepsy & Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto |
| 12:35 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:50 | Lunch |
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Chair: Garima Shukla, MD, Queen鈥檚 University听 Session 6: Sleep-Related Movement Disorders听听 |
| 14:00 |
Restless Leg Syndrome and Sleep-Related Movement Disorders Garima Shukla, MD, Queen鈥檚 University |
| 14:30 |
Wearables, a Frontier Technology in Sleep听Medicine Richard Liu, MD, McMaster University, University of Toronto |
| 15:00 |
Panel Discussion |
| 15:15 |
Hands-on Sessions & Patient Case Presentations |
| 16:00 |
Closing Remarks - Participation Prize Draw Milan Nigam, MD, H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
Travel Awards
Travel awards for neurology residents are available on a first come, first served basis to provide financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada and who have registered to attend the National Course on Sleep Medicine.
- Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2024 via the听.
- Only registered applicants will be considered. You will be notified of the status of your application by August 30, 2024.
Organizing Committee
Paula Adler
Michelle Gyenes
Milan Nigam
Marcus Ng
Garima Shukla
Debbie Rashcovsky, Chair
Venue
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the 91社区 campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Megabus, VIA Rail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM).
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.
Parking
Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.
Information about parking fees
Taxi Stand
There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.
Access by Public Transportation
Bus
There are four bus stops within walking distance:
- Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
- Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
- Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
- Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street
Metro
Take the Metro Green Line to the 91社区 station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
De Grandpre Communications Centre
- Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
- Turn right and go down the second hallway until you get to the elevators
- Take elevator to 2B
- Turn right and follow the signs to the de Grandpre Communications Centre
Hotels
91社区 has an agreement for special rates with several downtown hotels.
Follow this link to view options: /accommodations/mohp
Sponsors
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