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ForwardMayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Update 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Brendon M. Colaco, M.B.B.S., Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D., and Natalia M. Werninck, APRN, M.S.N.
July 29 - August 1, 2026 - JW Marriott Parq Vancouver - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Update course is conducted by Mayo Clinic sleep researchers and clinicians. This course reviews the latest advances in practice and research using case-based scenarios enriched with personal clinical experiences. The course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive review of sleep disorders and practical steps to enhance clinical skills and practice.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
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| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1250 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $995 |
Target Audience
This course is relevant for sleep medicine specialists including MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, internists and family medicine specialists, pediatric sleep medicine practitioners and general pediatricians, ENT specialists with interest in sleep apnea, dentists, psychiatrists with interest in insomnia, neurologists with interest in sleep associated neurological diagnoses and sleep administrators and practice managers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Assess recent advancements in sleep apnea therapies, such as unilateral and bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation, pharmacotherapy, oromyofascial therapy, and oral appliances, and surgical treatments to enhance treatment strategies for various patient profiles.
- Differentiate diagnostic approaches for hypersomnia disorders, including narcolepsy types 1 and 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia, using current best practices to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
- Review updated pharmacological and behavioral strategies for managing insomnia, focusing on special populations like psychiatric and pediatric patients, to improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Examine the link between sleep disorders and comorbid conditions like cardiovascular disease, obesity, and neurological impairments to better understand sleep’s impact on overall health.
- Identify emerging digital tools and AI applications to enhance the efficiency and quality of patient care in sleep medicine.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
7:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
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7:50 a.m. | Welcome Announcements
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Moderator: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | |
8:00 a.m. | Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Phenotype, Genotype, Device Type. Smorgasbord of Choices! Which One is for My Patient? Sean Caples, D.O., M.S. |
8:25 a.m. | Oro Myofascial Therapy for Sleep Disordered Breathing & Negative Airway Pressure Devices- Do They Work? Umesh Goswami, M.B.B.S., M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Dental Appliances in Sleep Disordered Breathing. The Symbiotic Partnership with Dental Sleep Medicine Subha Giri, B.D.S., M.S. |
9:15 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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9:35 a.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
9:50 a.m. | Periodic Limb Movements and RLS: The Neuroscience, Clinical Manifestations and Management Melissa Lipford, M.D. |
10:15 a.m. | Other Movement Disorders in Sleep. From the Rare to the Frequently Ignored. Brynn Dredla, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | Hypersomnia: Do I sleep Too Much and Why? Margaret Blattner, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:05 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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11:25 a.m. | Lunch Break
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Moderator: Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. | |
12:20 p.m. | GLP1, Weight Loss and Sleep Apnea Kirsten Frederiksen, M.D., M.S. |
12:45 p.m. | How to Recognize OSA and CSA in Infants and Children, How To Fix It. Christine Matarese, D.O. |
1:10 p.m. | New Treatments in Special Pediatric Population Sleep Disorders and Associated Challenges Robin Lloyd, M.D. |
1:35 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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1:55 p.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
2:10 p.m. | Cardiovascular and Metabolic Implications of Sleep Disordered Breathing: What We Know Currently and Have Practice Guidelines Changed? Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D. |
2:35 p.m. | Neurocognitive Implications of Untreated Sleep Disordered Breathing and Insomnia. Does it Contribute to Memory Impairment and Dementia Brynn Dredla, M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Diagnostics in Sleep Medicine Mithri Junna, M.D. |
3:25 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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3:45 p.m. | Adjourn
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
7:25 a.m. | Breakfast
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7:55 a.m. | Announcements
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
8:00 a.m. | Challenging Restless Leg Syndrome Cases Michael Silber, M.B., Ch.B. |
8:25 a.m. | REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Diagnosis, Testing, Management and State of the Science. Eric St Louis, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Sleep, A Fib and Stroke/Alternative Topic of Expertise Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:15 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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9:35 a.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | |
9:50 a.m. | Keynote Address: Sleep and Rest: Are They The Same Thing? Alex Soojung-Kim Pang |
10:40 a.m. | Reviewing the Latest Literature in Pediatric Sleep Medicine and How it Applies To My Patient Robin Lloyd, M.D. Christine Matarese, D.O. |
11:05 a.m. | Challenging PAP Cases- Unexplained Downloads and Troubleshooting PAP Therapy Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. |
11:25 a.m.
| Lunch Break |
Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
12:20 p.m. | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Challenging Insomnia Cases Alexa Kane, Psy.D. |
12:45 p.m. | Pharmacotherapy for Insomnia Robert Auger, M.D. |
1:10 p.m. | Changing Behavior is Childs play Challenges in pediatric insomnia Jasmine Berry, Ph.D., L.P. |
1:35 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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1:55 p.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. | |
2:10 p.m. | Rare Syndromes in sleep medicine: Zebras not horses Peter Gay, M.D. |
2:35 p.m. | Circadian Disturbances in Adolescents and Adults Robert Auger , M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Sleep Disorders in Women: Pregnancy and Menopause Related Sleep Issues Melissa Lipford, M.D. |
3:25 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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3:45 p.m. | Adjourn
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4:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception
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friday, July 31, 2026
7:25 a.m. | Breakfast
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7:55 a.m. | Announcements
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Moderator: Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. | |
8:00 a.m. | Unilateral and Bilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy. Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. |
8:25 a.m. | Surgical Implantation for Neural Stimulators in Sleep Apnea Michael Olson, M.D., M.S. |
8:50 a.m. | Management of Sleep Disorders in the Hospital Tyler Herzog, M.D. |
9:15 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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9:35 a.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
9:50 a.m. | MMA and Other Surgical Options for Sleep Disordered Breathing Michael Olson, M.D., M.S. |
10:15 a.m. | Noninvasive Ventilatory Modes and What Does a Sleep Practitioner Need to Know About Them Bernado Selim, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | A More in Depth Look at Home Ventilators for CRF and NMD Patients Emir Festic, M.D., M.S. |
11:05 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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11:25 a.m.
| Lunch Break |
Moderator: Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. | |
12:20 p.m. | Use of Commercial Products in the Insomnia Realm: Marijuana, Sound Wave Technology, Other Novel Products Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. Carolyn Warner, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
12:45 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence: Current Applications and Future Promise. Umesh Goswami, M.B.B.S., M.D. Diego Zaquera Carvalho, M.D., M.S. |
1:10 p.m. | Addressing Patient App Driven Data in the Sleep Clinic. Help or Hinder? Carolyn Warner, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. Julie Williams, P.A.-C. |
1:35 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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1:55 p.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | |
2:10 p.m. | The Future of Oral Appliances and Dental Sleep Medicine Subha Giri, B.D.S., M.S. |
2:35 p.m. | Rules for Commercial Drives and Pilots in the Sleep Clinic Peter Gay, M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | Practicum on HNS Stim Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. Mithri Junna, M.D. |
3:25 p.m. | Practicum on Advanced PAP and NIV Bernado Selim, M.D. Emir Festic, M.D., M.S. |
3:45 p.m. | Adjourn
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Saturday, August 1, 2026
7:25 a.m. | Breakfast
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7:55 a.m. | Announcements
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
8:00 a.m. | Central Sleep Apnea Christopher Williams, M.D. |
8:25 a.m. | ASV versus BiPAP ST and Pharmacological Treatments Associated with CSA Kara Dupuy McCauley, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Remede: Right and Not-as Right Patients Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. |
9:15 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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9:35 a.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Natalia Werninck, APRN, M.S.N. | |
9:50 a.m. | Practicum on Remede Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. Kara Dupuy Mccauley, M.D. |
10:15 a.m. | Optimizing Management of Hypersomnia Mithri Junna, M.D. |
10:40 a.m. | Hypersomnia Challenging Cases Michael Silber, M.B., Ch.B. |
11:05 a.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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11:25 a.m.
| Lunch Break |
Moderator: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | |
12:20 p.m. | Complex Cases for Sleep Disordered Breathing Involving Multimodal Therapies Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. Michael Olson, M.D., M.S. |
12:45 p.m. | Dealing with the DME and Insurance: How can we help our patients? Peter Gay, M.D. Ginny Brown, RPSGT Rebecca Pitzer |
1:10 p.m. | Tackling Insomnia in Different Cultures Alexa Kane, Psy.D. Jasmine Berry, Ph.D., L.P. |
1:35 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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1:55 p.m. | Refreshment Break
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Moderator: Brendon Colaco, M.B.B.S. | |
2:10 p.m. | Year in Review Tyler Herzog, M.D. Margaret Blattner, M.D., Ph.D. |
2:35 p.m. | A Comprehensive Review of Direct to Consumer Market Products Targeting Sleep Christopher Williams, M.D. Kara Dupuy McCauley, M.D. |
3:00 p.m. | The Future of Sleep Medicine: Dare to Dream- From the Academic Towers to the Community. Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. |
3:25 p.m. | Panel Q&A Session
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3:45 p.m. | Adjourn
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Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver for discounted rates starting at $499 CAD per night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before July 6, 2026, or before the room block fills.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine course to receive the special rates. Additional taxes will apply.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Mayo Clinic is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Mayo Clinic designates this activity for 25.00 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 25.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 25.00 ADA
- 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 25.00 ANCC
- 25.00 Attendance
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
This course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the course, please complete the following:
- Review the Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)
- Create an account/profile (or log-in)
- Complete the Exhibitor/Sponsorship Agreement Form
Contact us with any questions.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Prospectus
Dear Potential Exhibitor,
On behalf of course directors Brendon M. Colaco, M.B.B.S., Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D., Natalia M. Werninck, APRN, M.S.N., and the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, we are pleased to announce the upcoming Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Update course, July 29-August 1, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This course is relevant for sleep medicine specialists including MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, internists and family medicine specialists, pediatric sleep medicine practitioners and general pediatricians, ENT specialists with interest in sleep apnea, psychiatrists with interest in insomnia, neurologists with interest in sleep associated neurological diagnoses and sleep administrators and practice managers.
Please view the complete program schedule for details or visit the course website at ce.mayo.edu/sleep2026.
The Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Update course will be held at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. Guest rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate over the course dates. Room reservations can be made through the course website before July 6, 2026, or before the room block fills. Please visit the course website at ce.mayo.edu/sleep2026. to access the discounted room reservation link.
If you are interested in participating in this course, please complete the applicable Letter of Agreement Form, as indicated on the following page. If you have not already done so, please create an account prior to signing our letter of agreement.
Mayo Clinic recognizes these types of educational programs would not be possible without your support. We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities for you to consider. If you do not see what you are looking for, contact us and we will be happy to discuss additional opportunities.
Thank you for your consideration!
Exhibit Opportunities
In-person Exhibitor - $3,500 USD
In-person exhibit tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
(1) 6’ table and (2) chairs
Sponsorship acknowledgement on webpage, in announcements, and at break times during the course
Receive attendee list (name, credentials, city, state) and have access to networking opportunities throughout the course
If you are interested in obtaining an exhibit table at the course, please complete the Exhibitor Letter of Agreement Form.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Attendee Bags or Lanyards - $5,000 USD (exclusive for one bag sponsor and one lanyard sponsor)
Prominently display your company name on attendee bags or lanyards. Sponsor is responsible for sourcing the product and providing to CME staff to distribute to attendees once onsite at the course.
Branded items provide practical use while maintaining visibility over the duration of the event
Acknowledgement on webpage, in announcements, and at break times during the course
If you are interested in sponsoring attendee bags or lanyards at the course, please contact owens.blake@mayo.edu to ensure availability. Once your participation has been confirmed, please click HERE to register and complete the sponsorship agreement.
Hotel Key Cards- $6,500 USD (exclusive)
Showcase your company name and branding on hotel key cards used by attendees during their stay. Sponsor is responsible for coordinating directly with the hotel’s approved key card vendor to design, source, and manage all logistics related to production. CME staff will provide vendor contact details and hotel specifications to ensure compliance.
Branding is seen multiple times daily by attendees as they access their rooms.
Exposure begins upon hotel check-in, offering early visibility before the course starts.
If you are interested in sponsoring hotel key cards at the course, please contact owens.blake@mayo.edu to ensure availability. Once your participation has been confirmed, please click HERE to register and complete the sponsorship agreement.
Welcome Reception - $10,000 (exclusive)
Sponsor the welcome reception for attendees and their guests and network with attendees and faculty.
Supporter will be acknowledged at the reception and recognized throughout the meeting in signage and electronic communications
Includes two (2) complimentary registrations to the course
If you are interested in hosting a welcome reception at the course, please contact owens.blake@mayo.edu to ensure availability. Once your participation has been confirmed, please click HERE to register and complete the sponsorship agreement.
Product Theatre - $20,000 USD (Limited Number Available)
Showcase your product offerings to attendees with a product theatre.
40-minute session with complimentary meeting room space. Food and beverage will be provided by Mayo Clinic.
Attendee list, networking opportunities, and acknowledgment and recognition at the conference
Sponsor will be responsible for the following:
Sponsor is responsible for providing speaker(s), program invitations and advertisements for the product theatre.
Sponsor is logistically and financially responsible for any/all audiovisual needs for the product theatre.
If you are interested in hosting a product theatre at the course, please contact owens.blake@mayo.edu to ensure availability. Once your participation has been confirmed, please click HERE to register and complete the sponsorship agreement.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $1250 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $995 |
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