American Academy of Sleep Medicine

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a United States professional society for the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. It was established in 1975. The AASM is the only professional society that is dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. As the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in health care, education and research.

The organization's functions include the accreditation of sleep medicine services in the USA. According to the AASM, the organization issued its first accreditation to a sleep disorders center in 1977 (April 27, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore Medical Center, New York), and by 2010 had accredited more than 2,000 centers and laboratories for sleep-related breathing disorders.

Vision and mission
The organization's vision statement calls for it to be the leader in setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research. Its stated mission is to serve its members and advance the field of sleep health care by:
 * Setting the clinical standards for the field of sleep medicine
 * Advocating for recognition, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
 * Educating professionals dedicated to providing optimal sleep health care
 * Fostering the development and application of scientific knowledge

Membership
Membership is open to physicians, researchers and other health care professionals who specialize in the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of sleep and daytime alertness.

Publications
The latest findings in sleep medicine are published in two peer-reviewed scientific journals by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the official publication of the AASM. Published bimonthly, the journal features clinical reviews, case studies and opinion pieces from prominent sleep researchers.

The Journal SLEEP is a monthly look at the latest developments in sleep medicine for scientists and clinicians practicing. Sleep-related topics include disorders, psychological research, pharmacology and therapeutic trials. SLEEP is a joint venture by the Sleep Research Society and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

In 2007 the AASM published a major two-part review on circadian rhythm sleep disorders authored by Robert L. Sack et al.