 
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Seminar is a weekly lecture series hosted by the Department of Psychiatry. Lectures take place on Thursdays at 9:00 AM and are all online.
The seminar is free to attend, and each lecture is eligible for 1 CME credit. CME is provided by The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Many recordings of previous lectures are available in our online archive.
Join the List
To join the list, please complete this form.
Your email will then be added to the distribution list and you will get emails with announcements, as well as links to upcoming seminars.
For more information, or to join the mailing list, contact Brooke Mason by phone [(520) 626-1737] or email [bmason2@email.arizona.edu]. If you are included on the mailing list, you will be notified of all upcoming lectures and seminars.
To obtain your CME credits, you will need to use the CAMS system. Read more about this system.
Archives of Previous Seminars
Many previous lectures are available online. Check out our online programs!
2021-2022 Schedule
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October 21, 2021
Michael Grandner, University of Arizona
Overview of Insomnia |
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October 28, 2021
Christopher Barnes, University of Washington
Sleep, Work, and Leadership |
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November 4, 2021
Andrew Tubbs, University of Arizona
The Midnight Mind: Nocturnal Wakefulness and Rhythms of Mental Health |
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November 11, 2021
Katherine Miller, University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Integration of mHealth into CBT-I: The Basics |
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November 18, 2021
TBD |
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November 25, 2021
NO SEMINAR: THANKSGIVING |
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December 2, 2021
Leisha Cuddihy, Spectrum Health
Treating Insomnia Comorbid with Sleep Apnea: Working with Real-World Patients |
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December 9, 2021
Michael Perlis, University of Pennsylvania
From Waveforms to Sleep Stages to Spectral Analysis: The Sleep EEG |
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December 16, 2021
Catherine Siengsukon, University of Kentucky
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis … And to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? |
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December 23, 2021
NO SEMINAR: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY |
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December 30, 2021
NO SEMINAR: HAPPY NEW YEAR |
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January 6, 2022
Fabian Fernandez, University of Arizona |
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January 13, 2022
Allison Brager, US Army Recruiting Command
Military Applications of Sleep Physiology |
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January 20, 2022
Dagmara Dimitriou, University College London
Sleep profiles in neurodevelopmental disorders |
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January 27, 2022
Phyllis Zee, Northwestern University
Sleeping well and stayin in rhythm: Implication for brain and cardiometabolic health |
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February 2, 2022
Jesse Cook, University of Wisconsin, Madison
TBD |
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February 3, 2022
Imran Patel, University of Arizona
Oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Who is a good candidate? |
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February 10, 2022
Iuliana Hartescu, Loughborough University
Sleep Quality in Secure Psychiatric Settings |
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February 17, 2022
TBD |
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February 24, 2022
TBD |
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March 3, 2022
TBD |
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March 10, 2022
TBD |
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March 17, 2022
TBD |
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March 24, 2022
Kathryn Kennedy, University of Arizona
Phototherapy as a sleep treatment |
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March 31, 2022
TBD |
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April 7, 2022
TBD |
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April 14, 2022
Wallace Mendelson
The curious history of hypnotics and anesthetics |
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April 21, 2022
TBD |
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April 28, 2022
TBD |
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May 5, 2022
TBD |
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May 12, 2022
Isadora Thesz, University of Arizona
TBD |
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May 19, 2022
TBD |
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May 26, 2022
TBD |
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June 2, 2022
Stephen Hitchison, University of Arizona
Circadian rhythm behavioral health intervention to promote weight loss and improve metabolic parameters |
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June 9, 2022
Dora Valencia, University of Arizona
TBD |
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June 16, 2022
Rina Fox, University of Arizona
Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Survivorship |
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June 23, 2022
Denise Rodriguez Esquivel, University of Arizona
FRONTERA/AWAKE: Sleep Concerns in Spanish Speaking Patients |
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June 30, 2022
Michael Grandner, University of Arizona
Bioethics Implications of Behavioral Sleep Medicine |
Planning Committee
This activity is overseen by a committe, including:
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Dr. Michael Grandner
Associate Professor of Psychiatry |
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Dr. Denise Rodriguez-Esquivel
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry |
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Dr. Daniel Taylor
Professor of Psychology |
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Dr. Salma Patel
Assistant Professor of Medicine |
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Dr. Michelle Perfect
Associate Professor of Pediatrics |
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Brooke Mason
Administrator |
Resources for Presenters
All presenters must complete the following forms:
There are no templates for presentations (use whatever format you would like). Please attach the following slides at the start of your presentation, which include: (1) Seminar series conflict of interest slide, (2) Accreditation statement, (3) Attendance code, (4) Post-seminar evaluation, (5) Presenter conflict of interest slide, and (6) Seminar mailing list slide.
Learning Objectives
The specific learning objectives are:
- Gain knowledge of identification and diagnosis of sleep disturbances and disorders.
- Gain knowledge of etiology and pathophysiology of sleep disturbances and disorders.
- Gain knowledge of guideline-based care for sleep disorders.
- Gain knowledge of how to apply basic principles in special populations.
- Gain Knowledge of the rationale underlying common evidence-based treatments for sleep problems.
- Gain Knowledge of the evidence base underlying behavioral sleep medicine strategies.
- Gain Knowledge of the evidence base underlying other sleep disorders treatment modalities.
The specific outcome objectives are:
- Identify and diagnose sleep disturbances and disorders by applying knowledge of etiology, physiology and behaviors underlying sleep and sleep disorders.
- Communicate to patients how sleep problems relate to other domains of health and functioning.
- Apply behavioral principles for treating sleep disorders.
- Incorporate guideline-based treatments for sleep disorders.
- Apply evidence-based strategies for treating sleep problems using nonpharmacologic methods.
- Manage the treatment of sleep disorders using evidence-based strategies.
All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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