Membership Articles
Updates about new member benefits, volunteer opportunities, and member achievements
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of Rosalind D. Cartwright, PhD, a longtime member and pioneer in the fields of clinical sleep medicine and psychological sleep science. She was born Dec. 30, 1922, and died Jan. 15, 2021, at the age of 98 [...]
#StayHome. In a year when “social distancing” became more than a buzzy phrase, connecting with others took on new importance. Social media became indispensable in keeping up with rapidly changing current events while also serving as a bridge to our communities. Sleep medicine professionals [...]
The AASM regrets to announce the passing on Dec. 9 of longtime member, clinician, and sleep scientist Richard P. Allen, PhD. Dr. Allen was a licensed psychologist, fellow of the AASM, diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM), and research associate in [...]
The AASM invites qualified members to nominate themselves or encourage others to be considered for seats that will open in 2021 on the AASM Board of Directors. To qualify for service on the AASM Board of Directors, nominees must be a voting AASM member [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the sleep medicine field in many ways. Through it all, the AASM has been quick to adjust to provide our members with timely support, resources, and lasting value. We are all in this together and together we will continue [...]
AASM President Dr. Kannan Ramar hosted a Presidential Town Hall Forum: COVID-19 and Sleep Medicine, on Thursday, Sept. 10. During this live webinar, Dr. Ramar presented the results of the recent COVID-19 pulse survey, which the AASM distributed to members in late July and [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Col. Jacob F. Collen, MD, FAASM, who was named the 2020 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. He [...]
The AASM regrets to announce the death of our founding president, Dr. William C. Dement, on June 17, 2020. According to Stanford Medicine, he died at the age of 91 after a two-year battle with cardiovascular disease. A researcher, clinician, educator, advocate, mentor [...]
As a world-renowned sleep scientist and physician, AASM Founding President Dr. William "Bill" Dement was recognized and respected as the "Father of Sleep Medicine." His passion, enthusiasm, and friendly demeanor also made him one of the most beloved members of the sleep community. He [...]
Dear Members: Recent days have been difficult for our communities and our nation. Still dealing with the fear and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now grappling with outrage, anger, and frustration after watching the senseless killing of George Floyd. As a [...]