A fellowship in Sleep Medicine is an advanced training program for medical professionals who wish to specialize in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders. This program typically lasts one to two years and covers a comprehensive range of topics, including the physiology of sleep, sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, and restless leg syndrome. Fellows learn to use various diagnostic tools, such as polysomnography (sleep studies), actigraphy, and portable monitoring devices, to assess and diagnose sleep disorders.
Training also involves understanding the multidisciplinary approach to treating sleep conditions, including pharmacological management, behavioral therapies, and the use of medical devices such as CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) machines. Fellows work closely with experts in neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, and otolaryngology, gaining a well-rounded understanding of sleep medicine. The fellowship aims to equip physicians with the skills and knowledge to provide specialized care for patients suffering from sleep disorders and to advance research in the field.
Dr. Parisa Fazli Panah is an anesthesiologist and a specialist in sleep disorders based in Tehran. She completed her superspecialized fellowship in sleep […]
