Summa Health Sleep Symposium
The Other Side of Sleep: Exploring Conditions That Don’t Get Enough Attention
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8 a.m. - Noon
Sleep affects every system of the body — yet many sleep-related conditions are insufficiently recognized, diagnosed and treated. We invite you to join us for a dynamic educational course dedicated to uncovering the lesser known, often overlooked aspects of sleep medicine.
In this evidence-based program, we will explore:
- Sleep disorders beyond obstructive sleep apnea
- Insomnia, parasomnia, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy
- The relationship between sleep disorders and neurological, mental and physical health
- Practical strategies for earlier identification and improved patient outcomes
Who should attend:
Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, nurses and all clinicians seeking deeper insight into sleep’s role in whole-patient care.
Why this course matters:
As research evolves, it’s clear that sleep is not merely a restorative state, it’s a diagnostic window into health. By understanding the conditions that don’t yet receive enough attention, clinicians can transform care pathways and improve quality of life for countless patients.
Register to attend by March 5
Registration is required for this free event.
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
Raymond C. Firestone Auditorium
55 Arch St., Ground Floor | Akron, OH 44304
In-person and virtual options are available
There are no times currently scheduled for this event.
Continuing Education Credits:
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Those attending the entire event may claim up to 4.0 continuing medical education (CME) credits.
Sleep lab technicians are eligible for up to 3.5 CSTE hours per the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; for in-person registrants only.
Summa Health is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Sleep lab technicians are eligible for up to 3.5 CSTE hours per the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; for in-person registrants only.
Summa Health is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Agenda
7:30 - 8:00 a.m.: Registration and food/beverage8:00 - 8:10 a.m: Welcome and opening remarks, Ketan Deoras, M.D.
8:10 - 8:50 a.m.: Parasomnias: Thing that Go Bump in the Night, James Bavis, M.D.
8:50 - 9:30 a.m.: Can’t Keep Still? Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome, Andrew Chervenak, PA-C
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.: Break
9:50 - 10:30 a.m.: - When Sleep Attacks: Understanding Narcolepsy, Faisal Qadir, M.D.
10:30 - 11:10 a.m.: Just Take a Pill? Pharmacological Options for Insomnia, Ketan Deoras, M.D.
11:10 - 11:50 a.m.: Learning to Sleep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Erin Aven, Ph.D.
11:50 a.m.- Noon: Questions
