Sleep Medicine

Catalog description

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. Students will attend Sleep Medicine Clinics at the VAMC and Le Bonheur and attend weekly Sleep-J Clubs and Fellowship lectures. The students will receive direct feedback by supervising Residents and Staff and will present cases, interact with MP and support personnel. Accuracy, timeliness and caring will be accessed. The students will have some responsibility for 10 patients per week. The student will be able to care for patients with major Sleep Disorders (OSA, CSA, PLMS, Parasomnia) and Insomnia Sleepiness Circadian Rhythm Rx CPAP Medications & Sleep Neurobiology). The student will be able to read reports & interpret (PSNG, MSLT, and MWTs). The student will be familiar with the questionnaires used in Sleep Medicine (i.e. ESS, QoL). The student should be able to provide patients adequate Sleep Hygiene Education. The student should have direct supervision by Fellows and Staff (UT Faculty).