9th Annual Sleep Medicine Symposium

Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Philadelphia, PA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians (7.00 hours), AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care (7.25 hours), AAST: American Association of Sleep Technologists (7.25 hours), ABS CC (7.25 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (7.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.25 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (4.75 hours)

The 9^th Annual Jefferson Sleep Medicine Symposium is specifically designed for primary care physicians and selected practicing specialists in a variety of fields, including sleep medicine, cardiology, neurology, occupational health, oral & maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, psychiatry, pulmonary/critical care medicine, as well as other health care providers such as dentists, medical assistants, nurses/nurse specialists, physician extenders, psychologists, respiratory therapists, and sleep medicine technologists.

Developed by experts whose disciplines span core specialties in sleep medicine, this symposium will explore novel, cutting-edge developments on a myriad of hot topics in sleep disorders. Learn from experts as they cover the latest updates on:

• Improving outcomes in restless legs syndrome
  
• Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Clinical Practice of Sleep Medicine
• Evaluation and Management of Obesity-Hypoventilation

See agenda for additional topics.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, June 6, 2024. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Explore challenges and strategies for improving outcomes for patients with restless legs syndrome.
2. Explain the bidirectional relationship between depression and insomnia.
3. Assess the role of novel pharmacological compounds including those acting on the histamine, melatonin, and orexin systems in the management of insomnia.
4. Examine the role of artificial intelligence in the clinical practice of sleep medicine.
5. Identify the spectrum of treatment modalities for sleep-related breathing disorders including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome(OSA) and obesity-hypoventilation.
6. Design a systematic approach for the management of excessive sleepiness and other key symptoms of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
7. Identify risk factors for REM sleep behavior disorder.

Jefferson	Fee
Physician	$75
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$50
Other Healthcare Professional	$50
Residents/Fellows	$0
Jefferson Sleep Disorder Center Staff	$0
Non-Jefferson	Fee
Physician	$130
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$100
Other Healthcare Professional	$100
Resident/Fellow	$75

 

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 7.25 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 7.25 credit contact hours of continuing education credit.
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Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor. 

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 4.75 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

Family Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed 9th Annual Sleep Medicine Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.00 Live AAFP Elective credit(s). Term of Approval is from 05/17/2024 to 05/17/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Respiratory Therapists: Application has been made to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for continuing education contact hours for respiratory therapists.

Sleep Technologists: AAST CEC Program Application has been submitted for approval.

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to: Office of Continuing Professional Development Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

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Dorrance H. Hamilton Building

1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Guest Lecturer: Christopher J Earley, MBBCh, PhD

 Dr. Christopher Earley's research and clinical interests are devoted to Sleep Medicine with a special interest in Restless Legs Syndrome. His current research is focused on understanding the pathophysiology of Restless Legs Syndrome and further elucidating the value of various treatments in this syndrome.
Dr. Earley received his medical degree as well as a PhD in Pharmacology from the University College in Galway, Ireland. He completed a full residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor Medical College and then went to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to complete his residency in Neurology. After then spending a year at the NIH as a fellow in the Neurobiology Unit, Dr. Earley joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 1991.

Guest Lecturer: Charles Joonghie Bae, MD

Charles Bae, MD is a Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Sleep Medicine). Dr. Bae completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School Of Medicine and a master's degree in Healthcare Innovation from the University Of Pennsylvania.

 

 

Guest Lecturer: Jodi Mindell, PhD

Dr. Jodi A. Mindell, Professor of Psychology and Director of Graduate Psychology at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, is a clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric sleep medicine. Dr. Mindell has written extensively on pediatric sleep disorders and presented over 250 papers at national and international conferences. Her research focuses on assessment and treatment of infant and toddler sleep disturbances, cross-cultural differences in sleep in young children, and the impact of sleep on development. She is the author of Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night's Sleep and co-author of A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems. She is also chair of the Pediatric Sleep Council that provides publicly available information about infant and toddler sleep.

Guest Lecturer: Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, FAASM

Dr. Ruth Benca, is a Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is also a Professor of Translational Neuroscience. Dr. Benca completed her medical degree and residency in psychiatry at the University of Chicago. 

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Friday, May 17, 2024

 

If you are interested in exhibiting at this symposium, please contact [email protected]

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.
• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.
• TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.
• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.
• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

 

Application Deadline

Applications for exhibits will be accepted through May 3, 2024. After May 3, 2024, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.
 
Cancellation and Refunds

In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.
 
In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• Prior to the deadline of May 3, 2024 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.
• After May 3, 2024 no refund will be given.
• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.
• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing.

Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line. 

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