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Pt. 1: A Physician’s Introduction to the Field of Sleep Medicine

Why we sleep may be medicine’s greatest mystery. Learn how you can help discover sleep’s secrets by unlocking your career in the field of sleep medicine.

This guide will equip you with:

  • A glimpse of the secrets of sleep
  • Eye-opening sleep statistics
  • A synopsis of sleep disorder categories:
    • Chronic Insomnia Disorder
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Narcolepsy Type 1
    • Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder
    • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
    • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • An overview of technologies used in clinical sleep medicine
  • A summary of becoming a sleep specialist
  • A comprehensive list of citations with links to online references
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Pt. 2: Planning Guide for a Career in Sleep Medicine

One of the primary tasks for your fellowship year is to decide what career path to pursue upon completion of your training.

This guide provides an overview of your possible career paths:

  • Clinical Opportunities
  • Academic Opportunities
  • Research Opportunities
  • How to Decide
  • Looking for a Job

This guide also discusses the steps required to start your own sleep facility:

  • Assessing the Market
  • Developing a Business Plan
  • Implementing the Plan
  • Regulatory and Legal Issues
  • Analysis and Planning
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