Sleep Medicine
Fellowship Program
Sleep Medicine Fellowship
The Sleep Medicine Fellowship at NYU Langone Health is a one-year program focused on training physicians to manage a wide range of sleep disorders. It is designed for those who want to specialize in both clinical and academic settings related to sleep medicine.
Clinical Training
Fellows receive training at:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
- VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
- NYU Langone ambulatory clinics and Tisch Hospital
This exposure allows fellows to work with patients experiencing conditions like:
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Parasomnias
- Restless legs syndrome
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
Fellows also gain experience with diagnostic methods, including:
- Polysomnography (lab-based sleep studies)
- Home-based sleep testing
- Actigraphy
- Multiple sleep latency testing
- Maintenance of wakefulness testing
Training includes rotations in areas such as pulmonary function testing, neurology, otolaryngology, pediatric sleep medicine, and sleep dentistry.
Research topics within the program include:
- Physiology of sleep-disordered breathing
- Positive airway pressure compliance
- Sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy
- Predictors of sleep stage transitions
- Cognitive consequences of sleep disruption and sleep apnea
- Links between sleep-disordered breathing and neurodegeneration
Didactic Training
The program includes regular conferences, case discussions, journal reviews, and presentations. Topics cover all major areas of sleep medicine. Additional learning opportunities include clinical and research-focused events throughout NYU Langone.
Application Process
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Prospective applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and submit the necessary documentation via ERAS
Johns Hopkins Sleep Medicine Fellowship
The Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a 12-month clinical program accredited by the ACGME. It has trained sleep medicine specialists for over 30 years, preparing physicians for board certification and clinical or academic careers.
Clinical Training
Fellows participate in outpatient clinics, specialty rotations, and sleep laboratory experiences. Training locations include:
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
The fellowship includes:
- Evaluating and treating sleep disorders in pediatric and adult patients
- Training in specialty clinics like otolaryngology, dental sleep medicine, neurology, psychiatry, and pulmonary medicine
- Learning to conduct and interpret sleep studies, portable monitoring studies, and actigraphy
Research Opportunities
Fellows can work on research projects with mentors specializing in:
- Basic sciences
- Translational biology
- Clinical physiology
- Epidemiology
This training is designed to support future contributions to academic sleep medicine.
Education and Conferences
The program includes:
- A lecture series on sleep medicine
- Journal clubs
- Research seminars
- Interdisciplinary case conferences
These sessions cover various aspects of sleep medicine and related fields.
Application Process
Prospective applicants should contact the program directly for detailed application requirements and procedures.
For more information, visit Johns Hopkins Sleep Medicine Fellowship.
