31st Annual Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:15 PM, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.25 hours), ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) CE Units (13.25 hours), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category 1 CME (13.25 hours), American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) CE Credits (13.25 hours), Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) CE Credits (13.25 hours)

This multidisciplinary course has been coordinated through the University of California, San Francisco Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Penn Center for Sleep Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive review and update on new approaches for and recent advances in sleep apnea and snoring. Leaders in the field from Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Obesity Medicine, and Neurology will share their medical and surgical expertise in didactic sessions, case presentations, and workshops with the intent to close practice gaps.

1. Apply new developments in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of patients with sleep disorders and sleep disordered breathing;
2. Assess new, alternative, and established medical and surgical treatments for sleep apnea and snoring;
3. Determine candidacy for hypoglossal nerve stimulation and identify steps in titration and management of implants;
4. Assess the cognitive and neurological consequences of sleep apnea and sleep deprivation;
5. Assess future developments in medical technology and how they will impact their practice;
6. Improve patient assessment of sleep apnea and snoring using imaging;
7. Provide new information to patients regarding the association between obesity and obstructive sleep apnea and the outcomes of medical and surgical treatment of obesity.

Course Number: MOT26003

An account in the UCSF CE Portal is required to register. Click SIGN IN in the menu bar and enter your email address or UCSF MyAccess credentials to complete your profile and continue with registration. Your profile must include your degree and profession to be able to claim credit.

Registration Fees

Registration Category	Fee Before 01/09/2026			Fee After 01/08/2026	OnSite Registration Fee
Physicians/Dentists	$695			$745	$795
Nurses/APPs/Other Health Care Professionals	$495			$545	$595
Residents/Fellows	$395			$445	$495
Industry *access via Exhibitor Tab	$895			$895	$895
Exhibit Table *access via Exhibitor Tab	$3500			$3500	$3500

Registration will close on 02/14/2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time.  

In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ACCME Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this live Activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1™ Credit(s).

Advance Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses: For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.

California Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA category 1 Credit^TM. If you are a pharmacist in another state, you should check with your state board for approval of this credit.

California Psychologists: The California Board of Psychology recognizes and accepts for continuing education credit courses that are provided by entities approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM is acceptable to meeting the CE requirements for the California Board of Psychology. Providers in other states should check with their state boards for acceptance of CME credit.

ANCC Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this Activity for a maximum of 13.25 ANCC contact hours.

ADA CERP Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this Activity for a maximum of 13.25 continuing education credits.

AAPA Credit: UCSF Office of CME has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.

This activity is designated for 13.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

IPCE Credit: UCSF Office of CME designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit(s).

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days before the conference start date will receive a refund of registration fees minus a 10% administrative fee. Requests received between 30 days and 14 days before the start date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date. Please send cancellation requests through our Refund Request form.
 
UCSF Office of CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets, hotel penalties, or other related personal expenses.

Accessibility Statement
The University of California, San Francisco welcomes everyone, including people with disabilities to our events. We are committed to ensuring that our programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodation, please let us know during registration.

UCSF Land Acknowledgment Statement
We would like to acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone people, who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Ramaytush Ohlone elders, past, present, and future, who call this place, the land that UCSF sits upon, their home. We are proud to continue their tradition of coming together and growing as a community. We thank the Ramaytush Ohlone community for their stewardship and support, and we look forward to strengthening our ties as we continue our relationship of mutual respect and understanding.

For more information, visit https://opportunity.ucsf.edu/initiatives/ucsf-land-acknowledgment.

Enjoy San Francisco’s renowned attractions such as the historic cable cars, shopping in Union Square, or visit San Francisco’s culinary hub at the Ferry Building. The Hotel Nikko is a luxury gem located in San Francisco’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Experience the contemporary ambiance of an Asian inspired boutique hotel in Union Square with sleek rooms and suites, meeting space, dining, and an indoor pool with skyline views.

A block of guestrooms has been reserved at the special UCSF conference rate of $229/night. You are urged to make your reservations early. The cutoff date is January 15, 2026, or until the group room block is filled. After this point, rooms will be provided on a space-available basis only.

To make hotel reservations on-line, use the Room Block Reservations link. If you prefer to telephone in your reservation, call 800-248-3308, and please identify yourself as a member of this UCSF conference to receive the special rate.

By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable.

Location for On Site Learning

Hotel Name:  Hotel Nikko

Hotel Address: 222 Mason St. San Francisco, CA  94102

Hotel Phone Number: 800-248-3308

Hotel Website: https://www.hotelnikkosf.com/

Room Rate: $229

Cutoff Date: January 15, 2026

Link to Room Block Reservations:  Click here to book 

By staying at the host hotel, you help UCSF meet its contractual obligations and keep registration fees reasonable. 

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Air Travel

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Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.

International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

This UCSF continuing education activity was planned and developed to: uphold academic standards to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor; adhere to requirements to protect health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and, include a mechanism to inform learners when unapproved or unlabeled uses of therapeutic products or agents are discussed or referenced.

UCSF adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including content planners, reviewers, authors, presenters, moderators, panelists, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Commercial Support

We welcome the support of this activity in the form of an educational grant. UCSF accepts unrestricted educational grants and commercial support for continuing education activities sponsored by UCSF. Funds should be directed to the Office of CME with a fully executed agreement, signed by both a representative of UCSF CME and the funder, outlining uses of the financial support and specifically agreeing to abide to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence. Questions concerning financial support should be directed to the Manager of Finance or the Director.

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For information about commercial support opportunities, please contact: [email protected]

Exhibitors

EXHIBITORS WELCOME!

Please find our exhibitor packages below and click the Exhibit at this Event button to register.

Term & Conditions

UCSF Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to deny any application. UCSF OCME will acknowledge exhibitor(s) support in course materials as permissible by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Exhibitors/Vendors may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CME activity. CME activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, breakout rooms, and laboratory areas.

Exhibitors and UCSF OCME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above-stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibiting company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit fees will be allowed.

Payment Deadline & Late Fee Policy

Exhibitor payment is due in full by the deadline listed on program materials (webpage and exhibitor agreement form). A $500 late fee will apply to any payments received after the posted deadline.

To avoid a late fee and ensure participation, proof of payment (such as a check copy, electronic payment confirmation, or remittance advice) must be submitted by the deadline.

Please note that exhibit placement and promotional benefits are not guaranteed until full payment and proof of payment are received.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for cancellations of exhibit registrations.

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