Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
As sleep medicine professionals, we know that patient access to high-quality care depends not only on clinical excellence but also on sound health policy. That is why I am asking AASM members to take a few minutes to participate in an important advocacy [...]
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 15, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Baltimore as part of the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep [...]
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, completed her term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 15, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Baltimore as part of the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thanksgiving in our home is marked by fun traditions — food, family, and football. Cooking is an “all hands on deck” endeavor, with all generations pitching in to peel, chop, bake and wash. Our Thanksgiving table is an assortment of flavors from multiple [...]
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 [...]