About the Course

The Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center is the first academic medical center in the nation to be designated as an Inspire Center of Excellence.

This one-day, immersive educational program preceding the Cleveland Clinic Wake Up to Sleep Disorders 2026: A Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center Update will train sleep medicine and otolaryngology specialists in the evaluation, selection, implantation, and post-operative management of patients undergoing hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for sleep medicine fellows, practicing physicians, advanced practice providers, otolaryngology residents, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in sleep surgery and hypoglossal nerve stimulation.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the evolution, mechanism, and clinical indications for hypoglossal nerve stimulation.
Apply evidence-based criteria for patient selection and pre-implant screening.
Understand DISE and surgical implant procedure.
Deliver optimal perioperative and post-implant care to maximize patient outcomes.
Address special considerations in pediatric and COMISA (Co-morbid Insomnia with Sleep Apnea) patient populations.
Develop strategies to initiate and grow a multidisciplinary HNS program.

For information about the Cleveland Clinic Wake Up to Sleep Disorders CME Symposium being held October 2–3, 2026, go to www.ccfcme.org/sleepdisorders