Event

5th National Course on Sleep Medicine

Friday, November 22, 2024 09:00toSaturday, November 23, 2024 16:00

Montreal Neurological Institute de Grandpré Communications Centre, 3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA

This two-day 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, and specialists, including psychiatrists, 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 opportunity and time for networking and one-on-ones with experts in the field of Sleep Medicine.

Many patients presenting to neurology either have primary sleep disorders or suffer from sleep comorbidity. Knowledge of the diagnosis, differential diagnostic considerations, and management of these disorders is therefore mandatory for the general neurologist.

Please register here. $100 for Residents, $250 for Neurologists, Specialists, GPs.

Program Booklet

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Friday, November 22, 2024

8:15	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00	Opening Remarks Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba
	Chair: Milan Nigam, MD, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal *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, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal
10:15	Panel Discussion
10:30	Refreshment Pause
	Chair: Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, Concordia University Session 2: Insomnia
11:00	Insomnia Disorder: Evaluation, Diagnosis and CBT-I Charles Morin, PhD, Laval University
11:30	Insomnia: Pharmacotherapy and Impacts on Cognition Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, Concordia University
12:00	Panel Discussion
12:15	Lunch
	Chair: Mike Fitzpatrick, MD, Queen’s University Session 3: Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
13:15	Diagnosis & Management of Obstructive Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders John Kimoff, MD, McGill University
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 à la Montréalaise
9:00	Welcome and Overview – Day 2 Milan Nigam, MD, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal
	Chair: Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto Session 4: Children & Sleep
9:05	Sleep Disorders in Children Kevan Mehta, MD, McMaster University
9:35	Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Insomnia Shelly Weiss, MD, University of Toronto
10:05	Refreshment Pause
	Chair: Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto *Session 5: Parasomnias and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence*
10:20	REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease Ron Postuma, MD, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro), McGill University
10:50	NREM Parasomnias Steve Gibbs, MD, MSc, FRCPC Department of Neurosciences, Université de Montréal
11:20	Sleep and Epilepsy Marcus Ng, MD, University of Manitoba
11:50	Narcolepsy & Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Brian Murray, MD, University of Toronto
13:00	Lunch
	Chair: Garima Shukla, MD, Queen’s University Session 6: Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
14:00	Restless Leg Syndrome and Sleep-Related Movement Disorders Garima Shukla, MD, Queen’s University
14:30	Wearables, a frontier technology in Sleep Medicine Richard Liu, MD, MSc, Queen's University
15:00	Panel Discussion
15:15	Hands-on Sessions & Patient Case Presentations
16:00	Closing Remarks - Participation Prize Draw Milan Nigam, MD, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal

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 16, 2024 via the travel award submission form. 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 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.