4th National Training 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, specialists including psychiatry who are interested in a 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 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 https://at.theneuro.ca/sleep-2023. $100 for Residents, $250 for Neurologists, Specialists, GP's.
Programme
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Opening Remarks Chair: Milan Nigam, Université de Montréal Session 1: The Basics |
| 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 |
| 11:10 | Panel Discussion |
| 11:40 |
Transition and Stretch Chair: tbc Session 2: Children & Sleep |
| 11:45 |
Sleep Disorders in Children Evelyn Constantin, MD, McGill University |
| 12:15 |
Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Insomnia Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto |
| 12:45 | Panel Discussion |
| 13:05 |
Lunch Chair: tbc Session 3: Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders |
| 14:15 |
Diagnosis & Management of Obstructive Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders John Kimoff, MD, McGill University |
| 14:45 |
Sleep-disordered Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease Mike Fitzpatrick, MD, Queen’s University |
| 15:15 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:45 |
Refreshment Pause Chair: tbc Session 4: Movement Disorders and NREM Parasomnias |
| 16:00 |
Restless leg syndrome and Sleep Related Movement Disorders Milan Nigam, MD Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal |
| 16:30 |
NREM Parasomnias & Differential Diagnostic Considerations (pre-recorded talk) Alex Desautels, MD, PhD Université de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal |
| 17:00 |
Panel Discussion |
| 17:30 |
Summary & Closing Remarks |
| 18:00 |
Evening program – Sponsored by Eisai Cocktail – Speed-dating – Dinner |
Friday, November 17, 2023
| 9:00 |
Welcome and overview – Day 2 Session: Insomnia |
| 9:10 |
Insomnia Disorder: Evaluation and Management Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD |
| 9:45 |
Cognitive Consequences of Primary Sleep Disorders Véronique Latreille, PhD |
| 10:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:20 |
Refreshment Pause Session: REM sleep parasomnias and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence |
| 10:40 |
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease Ron Postuma, MD, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, McGill University |
| 11:10 |
Narcolepsy & Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto |
| 11:40 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:15 |
Hand-on Sessions Patient Case presentations (Milan Nigam, Marcus Ng, Garima Shukla) |
| 14:40 | Refreshment pause |
| 14:55 |
Tips and Tricks on How to Land a Sleep-Focused Fellowship Laurel Charlesworth, MD, University of Ottawa |
| 15:10 |
How and why to choose a career in sleep neurology? Experience report. Laurel Charlesworth, MD, University of Ottawa |
| 15:40 | Closing Remarks - Participation Prize draw |
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 August 4th, 2023 via the travel award submission form . Only registered applicants will be considered. You will be notified of the status of your application by September 1, 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 McGill University 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 Société de transport de Montréal (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 (STM website)
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 McGill station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre
- Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
- Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
- This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
- On your right are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.
