Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
As my term as AASM president comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on all that we have accomplished together this year. Across clinical care, education, advocacy, and innovation, your engagement and dedication have helped move our field forward [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) invites all eligible voting members to participate in the 2026 - 2027 leadership election. Online voting will be open Mar. 5- 27. Last fall AASM announced a call for nominations for vacancies on the Board of [...]
December brings a constant state of “go mode.” Wrapping up our to-do items as this year comes to a close while pondering our resolutions to help us learn and grow in the coming year. The transition from one year to the next brings [...]
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 [...]