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Fellowship vs Certificate: Which Sleep Medicine Path Is Right for You?

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If you're thinking about studying sleep medicine, you’ll likely come across two options—fellowship programs and certificate courses. Both can teach you a lot, but they serve different purposes. Choosing the right one depends on your background, goals, and how much time you're ready to commit. What’s the difference? A fellowship in sleep medicine is a longer, more advanced training. It’s usually designed for doctors who already have experience in fields like neurology, ENT, pulmonology, psychiatry, or internal medicine. This type of program goes deep. You’ll learn how to handle complex cases like narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnias, and more. Many fellowships also include hands-on training with polysomnography (sleep study tests), CPAP and BiPAP therapy, and EEG interpretation. A certificate course in sleep medicine is shorter and more focused. These are great if you're just starting out or want to build basic knowledge. Many dentists, psychologists, and general...

From Brain Fog to Bright Mornings: My Visit to a Sleep Specialist

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For months, I couldn’t think clearly. I’d wake up tired. I’d forget things. My head felt heavy all day. I thought I just needed more rest, but even after eight hours in bed, nothing changed. I started skipping morning meetings. Coffee stopped helping. My work slipped. People thought I was lazy, but I knew something was off. That’s when someone said, “Maybe it’s your sleep.” I didn’t take it seriously at first. I wasn’t snoring. I didn’t wake up gasping. But I was always tired, no matter how long I slept. The Decision to See a Sleep Specialist After weeks of frustration, I searched online for a sleep specialist in India. I found the Sleep Medicine Institute, and the website talked about sleep apnea, insomnia, and even something called CBT-I therapy. I booked an appointment. The process was simple. The consultation was online. I didn’t have to leave home. A doctor asked me about my sleep habits, work hours, and health history. It didn’t feel rushed. They suggested a home sleep study. The...