Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part of the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting [...]
Eric J. Olson, MD, completed his term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part of the SLEEP 2025 annual [...]
Today the AASM released a statement in the context of recent changes in federal funding, staffing, and administrative requirements related to biomedical research and health care. The statement advocates for federal support of sleep and circadian research and clinical sleep medicine, and it [...]
As we get ready to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the arrival of a new year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is also preparing to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025: This year we recognize the AASM 50th anniversary! Considering how our [...]
Dear AASM colleagues — As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the dedication and expertise you bring to our field. Much like the coordinated efforts it takes to prepare a holiday celebration, our work [...]
Eric J. Olson, MD, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 3, 2024, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Houston as part of the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting of the [...]
James A. Rowley, MD, completed his term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 3, 2024, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Houston as part of the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting [...]
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) posted online our new three-year strategic plan for 2024 – 2027. The plan will support the AASM’s ongoing mission of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. The AASM contracted with an external [...]
In 2024 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched and continued a variety of initiatives to support our members, advance sleep and circadian care, and address ongoing challenges in the sleep field. Here are brief updates on some of the most significant [...]
As we approach the close of 2023, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we've undertaken in the field of sleep medicine. Just as my own career has been shaped by the winds of change since my early days at Johns Hopkins in [...]