AASM
Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS)
- http://www.apss.org
The APSS is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep
Research Society. The APSS publishes SLEEP, a monthly, peer-reviewed scientific
journal, and organizes the SLEEP Annual Meeting, which is the premier gathering
of researchers, clinicians, technologists, students and other health care professionals
in the fields of sleep medicine and sleep research.
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM)
– http://www.aasmnet.org/JCSM
As the official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), JCSM
brings applied sleep science into focus through clinical trials, clinical reviews,
case series and reports, and commentaries and debates. It also publishes reports,
news and updates from the AASM.
SLEEP - http://www.journalsleep.org
SLEEP is the official publication of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies,
LLC, which is a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the
Sleep Research Society. The first journal to be dedicated exclusively to sleep,
it is unsurpassed in its comprehensive coverage of sleep and sleep disorders.
SleepCenters.org - http://www.sleepcenters.org
Visitors to this Web site can locate AASM-accredited sleep disorders facilities
in their area. The online directory of sleep centers and labs has a map that enables
visitors to search for help by state. The site also explains how accredited centers
and labs that become AASM members can customize a professionally designed Web site
for their practice.
SleepEducation.com - http://www.sleepeducation.com
On this public education Web site the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides
the facts about sleep, sleep disorders, treatments and services. It communicates
accurate medical information and the latest research findings in a way that is easy
for the general public to understand. The Web site includes an interactive online
discussion forum where visitors can post questions and responses.
American Sleep Medicine Foundation - http://www.discoversleep.org
The mission of the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) is to enhance sleep health for all through research, education and humanitarian aid.
CERTIFICATION BOARDS
American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)
- http://www.aadsm.org/CertInformation.aspx
The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) is an independent board of examiners that was established in 2004 for duly licensed dentists who treat sleep related breathing disorders. The ABDSM sets standards for the scope of dental sleep medicine, which includes oral appliances and upper airway surgery to treat sleep related breathing disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and assures professional dental and medical colleagues, patients, and the public of an acceptable level of education, training, and experience by those who become Diplomates of the ABDSM by examination.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- http://www.abim.org/
The ABIM is the U.S. board that sets the standards and certifies the knowledge,
skills and attitudes of physicians who practice in internal medicine and its subspecialties,
including sleep medicine. ABIM Diplomates can take the Sleep Medicine Certification
Examination that is offered every two years.