be substituted to accommodate special needs. In order to
attend Lunch Debate sessions, you must be registered for
the SLEEP 2014 general session (Section II). The APSS
does not offer registration to only attend Lunch Debate
sessions. These sessions have limited seating and are sold
on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced purchase of
tickets is strongly encouraged. If a Lunch Debate session
is sold out, you will not be charged or you will receive a
refund. Those attendees registered for SLEEP 2014 at
the reduced training rate (i.e. Resident/Fellow or Student/
Predoctoral) may register for the Lunch Debate sessions at
the member rate regardless of membership status.
Section VI – Credits
Detailed information about CME credits for physicians,
CE credits for psychologists, CE contact hours for nurse
practitioners and letters of attendance for all other
attendees is available on pages 58-59. Credits are not
included in the general registration fee. To apply for CME
credit, CE credit for psychologists, CE contact hours for
nurse practitioners or a letter of attendance, you must
register and pay the appropriate fee.
AAST CEC credit information for technologists is available
by reviewing the AAST Preliminary Program or contacting
the AAST at (630) 737-9704. CECs are included in the
AAST member general registration fee. Nonmembers
interested in receiving CECs must register and pay the
$20.00 fee. CECs are offered for AAST 36th Annual
Meeting sessions only. CECs are not offered for SLEEP
2014 sessions. Additional information can be found on the
AAST website at
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Section VII – SLEEP 2014 Pizza with a
Purpose Welcome Reception
The SLEEP 2014 Pizza with a Purpose Welcome
Reception will be held from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Sunday,
June 1, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Socialize with your colleagues and enjoy a slice of pizza
at this casual reception. This short event also has a tall
purpose: to grow funding and gain awareness for the
American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) and the
Sleep Research Society Foundation (SRSF). All proceeds
from this event will support the American Sleep Medicine
Foundation (ASMF) and the Sleep Research Society
Foundation (SRSF). Please refer to page 20 for more
details about this fundraising event.
Section VIII. – Political Action Committee
(PAC) Breakfast
The AASM invites all members to the AASM
PAC Breakfast. During this event, political
experts will talk about the important health
care issues taking place in Washington, D.C.
and discuss the importance of having our
members participate in the political process. The meeting
will also demonstrate how the AASM PAC is an essential
part of our advocacy efforts. The cost of attending this
event is $50.00. Tickets are available during registration.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Political Action
Committee (AASM PAC) is a bi-partisan political action
committee which assists in electing federal candidates or
legislators who are sleep medicine-friendly. This support
opens doors for expressing our viewpoints and the need for
and value of sleep care services for our individual patients,
discuss new delivery models of care, sleep research and
the sleep-related public health implications. By contributing
to the AASM PAC, members shape the outlook of sleep
medicine.
Section IX. – Commemorative SLEEP 2014
Shirt
Order your SLEEP 2014 commemorative shirt! Each polo
shirt is purple and has the SLEEP 2014 logo stitched on
the front. These short-sleeved shirts are available in both
men’s and women’s sizes. Shirts will be available for pick-
up at the Society Booth in Minneapolis. See the ad on page
31 for additional details.
Confirmation
After registering for SLEEP 2014, registrants will receive
confirmation from the APSS via email. It is recommended
that you bring your confirmation notice with you to the
meeting. This will allow you the option to pick up your
registration materials by using ExpressPass®. If there are
any questions or discrepancies with your registration, the
confirmation notice will provide the information necessary
to quickly resolve the complication.
Trainee Symposia Series
The 19th Annual Sleep Research Society Trainee
Symposia Series will be held Saturday, May 31 – Sunday,
June 1, 2014, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The
event is free to AASM and/or SRS student members. In
order to attend, you must register by April 16, 2014. For
complete qualification details and program information,
please see the registration form on pages 65-66.
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