4th National Training Course on Sleep Medicine
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This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.听It is designed for听neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists, specialists including psychiatry who are interested in a听 further enhancing their听understanding of the current principles and practices in dealing with patients with sleep disorders.听This comprehensive听course may serve to fulfill part of the preparation requirements for trainees seeking to complete the Royal College Examinations in Neurology.听The program will include examination scenarios for trainees wishing to gain experience in examination situations. It will also include ample opportunity and time for networking and one on one with experts in the field of Sleep Medicine.
Many patients presenting to neurology either have primary sleep disorders or suffer from sleep comorbidity. Knowledge on the diagnosis, differential diagnostic considerations, and management of these disorders is therefore mandatory for the general neurologist.
To register . $100 for Residents, $250 for Neurologists, Specialists, GP's.
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
| 8:15 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Opening Remarks Ron Postuma, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro) Chair: Milan Nigam, Universit茅 de Montr茅al Session 1: The Basics Sponsored by Eisai Canada |
| 9:15 |
Basics of Sleep Physiology Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba |
| 9:45 |
Basics on the Methods of Investigation for Sleep Disorders Mark Boulos, MD, University of Toronto |
| 10:15 | Refreshment Pause |
| 10:45 |
Circadian Rhythm: Physiology & Pathology Garima Shukla, MD, Queen's University |
| 11:10 | Panel Discussion |
| 11:40 |
Transition and Stretch |
| 11:45 |
Chair: Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto Session 2: Children & Sleep Sleep Disorders in Children (via Zoom) Evelyn Constantin, MD, 麻豆AV |
| 12:15 |
Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Insomnia Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto |
| 12:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 13:05 - 14:20 |
Lunch sponsored by Paladin Labs Inc. |
| 14:25 |
Session 3: Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Diagnosis & Management of Obstructive Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders John Kimoff, MD, 麻豆AV |
| 14:55 | Q & A |
| 15:15 |
Refreshment Pause |
| 15:45 |
Chair: Milan Nigam,听H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al Session 4: Movement Disorders and NREM Parasomnias Restless leg syndrome and Sleep Related Movement Disorders Milan Nigam, MD H么pital du Sacr茅-Coeur de Montr茅al, Universit茅 de Montr茅al |
| 16:15 |
NREM Parasomnias & Differential Diagnostic Considerations Ron Postuma, MD, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro), 麻豆AV |
| 16:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 17:15 |
Summary & Closing Remarks Mark Boulos, MD, University of Toronto |
| 18:00 |
Evening program 鈥� Sponsored by Eisai Canada (Osteria MKT, 1333 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montr茅al, QC H3A 1T9) Cocktail 鈥� Speed-dating 鈥� Dinner |
Friday, November 17, 2023
| 8:15 | Registration and breakfast
Breakfast 脿 la Montr茅alaise |
| 9:00 |
Welcome and overview 鈥� Day 2 Marcus Ng, University of Manitoba |
| 9:10 |
Chair: Thanh Dang-Vu, Concordia University Session 5: Insomnia Insomnia Disorder: Evaluation and Management Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD |
| 9:35 |
Cognitive Consequences of Primary Sleep Disorders V茅ronique Latreille, PhD |
| 10:00 |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Hands-on session V茅ronique Latreille, PhD |
| 10:25 |
Refreshment Pause |
| 10:40 |
Chair: Ron Postuma, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro), 麻豆AV Session 6: REM sleep parasomnias and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease Ron Postuma, MD, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro), 麻豆AV |
| 11:10 |
Narcolepsy & Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto |
| 11:40 |
Sleep-disordered Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease Mike Fitzpatrick, MD, Queen鈥檚 University |
| 12:10 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:30听 | Lunch sponsored by Paladin Labs Inc. |
| 13:45 |
Hand-on Sessions Patient Case Presentations (Milan Nigam, Marcus Ng, Garima Shukla) |
| 14:55 | Refreshment pause |
| 15:10 |
Tips and Tricks on How to Land a Sleep-Focused Fellowship Laurel Charlesworth, MD, University of Ottawa |
| 15:40 |
How and why to choose a career in sleep neurology? Experience report. Laurel Charlesworth, MD, University of Ottawa |
| 16:10 |
Closing Remarks - Participation Prize draw Marcus Ng, University of Manitoba |
Travel Awards
Travel awards for Neurology Residents are available on a first come, first served basis (stipends shall be calculated for 30 external students), to provide some financial assistance to those traveling from within Canada and who have registered to attend the National Training Course on Sleep Medicine. Applications must be submitted by September 28, 2023 via the .听Only registered applicants will be considered. You will be notified of the status of your application by October 10, 2023.
Organizing Committee
Birgit Frauscher
Marcus Ng
Ron Postuma
Debbie Rashcovsky
Venue
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the 麻豆AV campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail 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 麻豆AV 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
麻豆AV has an agreement for special rates with several downtown hotels.
Follow this link to view options: /accommodations/mohp
