Professional Development Articles
Updates about the annual meeting, educational events, and new resources
Earlier this week the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published an official statement of endorsement for the new AASM consensus statement, “Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations.”
After much discussion among and between the leaders of both organizations, the AASM has agreed to sell its ownership in SLEEP to the Sleep Research Society, effective July 15, 2016, making the SRS the sole owner of the journal.
Now you can download two new infographics that present the sleep duration recommendations from the pediatric consensus statement that was recently published by the AASM and the adult consensus statement published last year by the AASM and the Sleep Research Society.
Earlier this week the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its exam committees, which are responsible for developing exams and assessment innovations for certification and maintenance of certification. The AASM congratulates the three new members of the Sleep Medicine Test-Writing Committee, each of whom also is a Fellow member of the AASM.
Submit your recommendations for speakers for SLEEP 2017 by Friday, July 29.
The APSS Program Committee is calling for reviewers for session proposals for SLEEP 2017.
A new self-assessment tool developed as part of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project helps patients identify the common symptoms of sleep apnea and understand their risk factors for this chronic disease.
The 2016 National Sleep Medicine Course offers more than 19 hours of in-person, expert knowledge from leaders in the field of sleep medicine. This course is ideal for individuals preparing to take the 2017 Sleep Medicine Certification Exam, and it is relevant for the seasoned professional looking to prepare for the maintenance of certification (MOC) exam in either 2016 or 2017.
Sleep Medicine Trends 2017 will return to the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 17–19. This concentrated, 3-day weekend course gives sleep clinicians the chance to explore the latest strategies and tools in sleep medicine.
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released updated Standards for Accreditation of sleep facilities and independent sleep practices. The updated 2016 standards focus on safety and align with current models of clinical practice, which emphasize high quality, patient-centered care and long-term disease management.