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.
$600
This is the standard price, for a full list of profession pricing see below.
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Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to:
16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
1.25 credits of Risk Management Study
1.25 credits of Opioid Education and Pain Management Training
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Overview
Sleep Medicine 2025 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.
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Sleep Evaluation and Basic Sleep Physiology
Milena Pavlova
8:00-8:45 am
Circadian Control of Sleep
Jeanne Duffy
8:45-9:30 am
Dreaming
Isabelle Arnulf
9:30-10:00 am
Question and Answer Session
Milena Pavlova; Jeanne Duffy; Isabelle Arnulf
10:00-10:30 am
Break
10:30-10:45 am
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Presentation and PAP treatment
Rohit Budhiraja
10:45-11:30 am
Central Sleep Apnea
D. Andrew Wellman
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
Rohit Budhiraja; D. Andrew Wellman
12:00-12:15 pm
Lunch Break
12:15-1:00 pm
Surgical Treatment for OSA
Phillip Huyett
1:00-1:30 pm
Insomnia - Clinical Presentation and Treatment Options
Sogol Javaheri
1:30-2:15 pm
Question and Answer Session
Phillip Huyett; Sogol Javaheri
2:15-2:45 pm
Break
2:45-3:00 pm
Dental Sleep Medicine
3:00-3:15 pm
Parasomnias - RBD and NREM Parasomnias
Milena Pavlova
3:15-3:45 pm
Narcolepsy - Diagnosis and Treatment
Margaret Blattner
3:45-4:30 pm
Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Other Rare Hypersomnias
Christopher Cano
4:30-5:15 pm
Question and Answer Session
Margaret Blattner; Christopher Cano
5:15-5:45 pm
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sleep and Autonomic Dysfunction
Peter Novak
8:00-8:45 am
Sleep and Memory
rani sarkis
8:45-9:30 am
Sleep, the Blood-Brain Barrier, and Glymphatic Function
Myriam Abdennadher
9:30-10:00 am
Question and Answer Session
Peter Novak; rani sarkis; Myriam Abdennadher
10:00-10:30 am
Break
10:30-11:00 am
Updates on Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep and Restless Legs Syndrome
John Winkelman
11:00-11:30 am
Pain, Opiates, and Sleep - How to Navigate a Complex Circle
Paul Mathew
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Question and Answer Session
John Winkelman; Paul Mathew
12:00-12:15 pm
Lunch Break
12:15-1:00 pm
Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism
Frank A. J. L. Scheer
1:00-1:45 pm
Sleep, Lifestyle, and Weight
David Benavides
1:45-2:15 pm
Sleep and Exercise
Claus Reinsberger
2:15-2:45 pm
Question and Answer Session
Frank A. J. L. Scheer; David Benavides; Claus Reinsberger
2:45-3:00 pm
Break
3:00-3:15 pm
"Sleep, climate and disease" are they related?
Marcus Ng
3:15-3:45 pm
Wearables in the Assessment of Sleep Pattern - Limitations and Promises
Richard Liu
3:45-4:15 pm
Sleep and Music
Phillip L. Pearl
4:15-4:45 pm
Question and Answer Session
Phillip L. Pearl; Milena Pavlova; Richard Liu ; Marcus Ng
4:45-5:00 pm
Faculty

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
Myriam Abdennadher, MD
Isabelle Arnoulf, MD, PhD
David Benavides, MD
Margaret Blattner, MD, PhD
Rohit Budhiraja, MD
Christopher A Cano, MD
Jeanne Duffy, MBA, PhD
Phillip Huyett, MD
Sogol Javaheri, MD, MPH
Richard Liu, PhD
Paul Mathew, MD
Marcus Ng, FRCPC, MD
Peter Novak, MD
Phillip L. Pearl, MD
Reza Radmand, DMD, FAOOM
Claus Reinsberger, MD, PhD
Paramjai Sandhu, BS
Rani Sarki, MD, MS
Frank Scheer, PhD
D. Andrew Wellman, MD, PhD
John Winkelman, MD, PhD
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Course Fees
Fee Disclaimer
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 recordings for 60 days after the course. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
Role | Standard Price | Early Registration Price |
---|---|---|
Physician (MD/DO) | $600.00 | $510.00 |
Nurse (RN/APRN) | $600.00 | $510.00 |
PA | $600.00 | $510.00 |
Psychologist | $600.00 | $510.00 |
Resident/Fellow | $600.00 | $510.00 |
Social Worker | $600.00 | $510.00 |
Allied Health Professional / Other | $600.00 | $510.00 |