Sleep
- Continuing Education
Optimize your care for patients with sleep disorders in this interactive online course covering sleep physiology, common and rare sleep conditions, diagnostics, and the latest treatments, equipping clinicians with the knowledge to recognize, evaluate, and manage sleep related issues effectively.
- Live Online
This course is taught online in real time.
Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 90 days after the end of the course.
$510 Save with early registration
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Fee increases to $600 after
Continuing Education
Earn up to:
16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
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Two Days
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Overview
Sleep Medicine 2026 will be delivered online this year through live streaming, interactive Q&A sessions, and other remote learning tools. This dynamic program will explore the critical role of sleep in both medical and psychiatric conditions and address the ongoing gap in formal sleep education during medical training. With rapidly evolving treatment options and updated practice guidelines, the field of sleep medicine remains an essential and timely focus for continuing medical education. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading experts in the field throughout the course.
This comprehensive course provides education and updates to optimize your care of patients. The following topics will be covered:
- Sleep Physiology
- Circadian Control of Sleep
- Dreaming
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Idiopathic Hypersomnia and other rare hypersomnias
- Sleep and Autonomic Dysfunction
- Sleep and Memory
- Sleep, the Blood-Brain Barrier and Glymphatic Function
- Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep and Restless Legs Syndrome
- Pain, Opiates and Sleep
- Parasomnias
- Sleep, Lifestyle and Weight
- Sleep and Exercise
- Sleep, Climate and Disease - Are they related?
- Wearables in the assessment of sleep pattern
- Sleep and Music
Learning Objectives
- Recognize sleep disorders.
- Initiate evaluation for common sleep disorders.
- Interpret information from sleep tests.
- Initiate up-to-date treatment for common sleep disorders.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Who Should Participate
Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, and Primary Care Physicians
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Sleep Evaluation and Basic Sleep Physiology
8:00-8:45 am
Dreaming
8:45-9:30 am
Circadian Control of Sleep
9:30-10:00 am
Question and Answer Session
10:00-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:45 am
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Presentation and PAP treatment
10:45-11:30 am
Central Sleep Apnea
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
12:00-12:15 pm
Lunch
12:15-1:00 pm
Surgical Treatment for OSA
1:00-1:30 pm
Insomnia - Clinical Presentation and Treatment Options
1:30-2:15 pm
Question and Answer Session
2:15-2:45 pm
Break
2:45-3:15 pm
Narcolepsy - Diagnosis and Treatment
3:15-4:00 pm
Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Other Rare Hypersomnias
4:00-4:30 pm
Question and Answer Session
4:30-5:00 pm
Friday, October 9, 2026
Parasomnias - RBD and NREM Parasomnias
8:00-8:45 am
Sleep and Memory
8:45-9:30 am
Sleep, the Blood-Brain Barrier, and Glymphatic Function
9:30-10:00 am
Question and Answer Session
10:00-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:45 am
Updates on Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep and Restless Legs Syndrome
10:45-11:30 am
Pain, Opiates, and Sleep - How to Navigate a Complex Circle
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
12:00-12:15 pm
Lunch
12:15-1:15 pm
Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism
1:15-2:00 pm
Sleep, Lifestyle, and Weight
2:00-2:45 pm
Sleep and Exercise
2:45-3:30 pm
Break
3:30-3:45 pm
"Sleep, climate and disease" are they related?
3:45-4:30 pm
Wearables in the Assessment of Sleep Pattern - Limitations and Promises
4:30-5:15 pm
Sleep and Music
5:15-5:45 pm
Question and Answer Session
5:45-6:00 pm
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Course Directors
Milena Pavlova
MD | Course Director
- Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
- Associate Neurologist, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Rohit Budhiraja
MD | Course Director
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Medical Director, Sleep and Circadian Disorders Clinic, BWFH
Myriam Abdennadher, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Boston University
Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Sorbonne University
Director of Sleep Disorders Clinic, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital
David Benavides, MD
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Margaret Blattner, MD, PhD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Christopher A. Cano, MD
Instructor in Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Jean Duffy, MBA, PhD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Philip Huyett, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Director of Sleep Surgery Mass Eye and Ear
Sogol Javaheri, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Associate Program Director, Sleep Medicine Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Richard Liu, FRCPC, MD
Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
Paul Mathew, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Headache/Concussion Specialist, Massachusetts General Brigham Health Care Center at Foxboro
Marcus Ng, FRCPC, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Manitoba
Peter Novak, MD, PDH
Chief of Autonomic Neurology Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pearl Philip, MD
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
William G. Lennox Chair, Department of Neurology Boston Children’s Hospital
Rani Sarkis, MD
Associate Neurologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Frank Scheer, PhD
Professor of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Professor Medicine, Harvard Medical School
D. Andrew Wellman, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Director, Sleep Disordered Breathing Lab, Brigham and Women's Hospital
John Winkelman, MD, PHD
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Chief of Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
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Course Fees
Registration Details
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, one course book, electronic syllabus and access to some recordings for 90 days after the course. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
Early Registration Deadline:
| Role | Course Fee | Early Registration Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $600 | $510 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $600 | $510 |
| PA | $600 | $510 |
| Psychologist | $600 | $510 |
| Resident/Fellow | $600 | $510 |
| Social Worker | $600 | $510 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $600 | $510 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this Live Virtual for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 1.25 credits of Risk Management Study and 1.25 of Opioid Education and Pain Management Training. Please check your individual state licensing board requirements before claiming these credits.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.