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The American Thoracic Society Core Curriculum provides annual updates for clinicians on pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. The 2020 Virtual Conference will feature adult sleep medicine topics, including sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia.

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cognitive behavioral therapyhypnoticsinsomniapositive airway pressure adherencesleep apnea

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • The American Thoracic Society (ATS) Core Curriculum offers annual updates for healthcare professionals.
  • The curriculum covers adult and pediatric pulmonary disease, medical critical care, and sleep medicine.
  • Topics follow a 3-4 year recurring cycle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present key topics from the adult sleep medicine core curriculum.
  • To highlight content relevant to sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia.
  • To inform clinicians attending the 2020 Virtual Conference.

Main Methods:

  • The content is based on the established ATS Core Curriculum framework.
  • Annual updates ensure relevance and currency of information.
  • Topics are selected for their pertinence to adult sleep medicine.

Main Results:

  • The 2020 Virtual Conference will feature specific adult sleep medicine modules.
  • Key areas covered include sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia.
  • Clinicians will receive updated knowledge in these critical areas.

Conclusions:

  • The ATS Core Curriculum is a vital resource for ongoing medical education.
  • The 2020 Virtual Conference provides a platform for disseminating essential sleep medicine knowledge.
  • Focus on sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia addresses prevalent clinical challenges.