In a special Life & Career Q&A for AMA Wire, AASM President-Elect Dr. Ilene Rosen describes for young physicians both the realities and the unique benefits of specializing in sleep medicine.

“Much of my time with patients is spent educating them about their illness and focusing on proven treatments that improve quality of life and overall health,” said Dr. Rosen. “In order to be an effective sleep medicine specialist, physicians in training should be compassionate, patient-centered, collaborative and tech-savvy.”

Read the previous AMA Wire Q&A with AASM President Dr. Ronald Chervin, and find more info for young physicians at ChooseSleep.org.