About American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Mission | What We Do
Advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives.
Vision | Our Impact
Sleep and circadian care is fundamental to health care.
Core Values | Who We Are
- Patient-focused
- Member-driven
- Adaptable
- Diverse & Inclusive
- Evidence-Based
- Forward-Thinking
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes that the diversity of its community – including its members, leadership, and staff – is a vital component of the AASM’s mission: Advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive space by respecting and celebrating our unique attributes, backgrounds, and perspectives. To build a strong community, the AASM is devoted to providing a welcoming environment in which diverse opinions, experiences, and viewpoints are appreciated, and every individual feels a sense of belonging. We value equity and seek to provide opportunities for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers to inclusion. Recognizing that sleep is essential to health, we will work with stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to reduce sleep health disparities.
History
Established in 1975 as the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine.
As the leading voice in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education, and research. The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals. Learn more about our AASM memberships now!
Bylaws
The current Bylaws of the AASM were adopted by AASM voting members in March 2024.
Board of Directors
Officers
Eric J. Olson, MD
President
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE
President-Elect
James A. Rowley, MD
Immediate Past President
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
Directors
Anuja Bandyopadhyay, MBBS, MD | Vishesh K. Kapur, MD, MPH | Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc |
Alexandre Rocha Abreu, MD | David Kuhlmann, MD | Emerson M. Wickwire, PhD |
Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH | Susheel Patil, MD, PhD |
Executive Director
Steve Van Hout
Communications to the AASM Board of Directors may be directed to the national office at contact@aasm.org.