Thought Leaders Articles
Updates from the AASM president and other leaders in the organization
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” said Albert Einstein. This past year, the Academy was nimble and responsive to the needs of our members by quickly pivoting in making important decisions. The Academy saw and utilized opportunities in the face of [...]
The last couple of weeks brought another deluge of feelings as we remember the senseless death of George Floyd. The outcome of the trial was emotional for many of us and has once again reminded us of the state of our nation. Together we [...]
As I see the rapid, evolving changes in the field of sleep medicine, I am reminded about my grandfather’s advice. We were in a remote town in India, and he used to give me a ride to school on his bicycle. There were occasions [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reaffirms our previous condemnation of racism and discrimination and denounces the ongoing acts of harassment and violence directed at Asian Americans in the U.S. The deaths of six Asian women in recent shootings in the Atlanta area [...]
Core values serve as guardrails to help us make important decisions. In January 2020, the AASM introduced the six core values adopted by the board of directors as part of our new strategic plan: adaptable, diverse and inclusive, evidence-based, innovative, patient-centered, and visionary. These [...]
Despite a tumultuous start to 2021, I am optimistic that this year will bring opportunities for continued growth. While we still face many challenges related to COVID-19, the first waves of vaccination are inspiring the hope that better days are coming. Thank you for [...]
As we wind down and reflect back on a year that we will likely never forget, it is important to remember bright moments that brought out the best in us; that took courage, optimism, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability. Vaccination against COVID-19 appears to be [...]
The holiday season provides us an opportunity to celebrate; it also allows time for us to self-reflect. Many of you know the story of how Thanksgiving in America started sometime in the 1600s when the first harvest of the pilgrims was celebrated. Why celebrate? [...]
As I paused recently to appreciate the beautiful fall colors changing, it reminded me that change is happening everywhere, continuously. We change as part of the natural evolution of life. As I was reflecting on change, my mind wandered to our field of sleep [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us all in many ways. We continue to see the ongoing devastating consequences, and it often feels like there is no end in sight. With potential for another resurgence of cases during fall and winter, along with the [...]