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Associated Professional Sleep Societies - http://www.apss.org
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The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) was formed in 1986 as a federation of two sleep societies. The Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sought to multiply their individual efforts by joining together for an annual meeting and a publication of a scientific journal, SLEEP.
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Journal SLEEP - http://www.journalsleep.org
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The journal publishes articles ranging from clinical investigation of sleep/wake disorders and medical problems during sleep to investigations of the basic physiological and biomedical events and anatomical structures in normal and abnormal sleep.
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The American Sleep Medicine Foundation - http://www.aasmnet.org/ASMF_Home.aspx
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The Foundation promotes the highest quality education and research within the field of sleep medicine. This is accomplished through consultation with representatives of the AASM, industry, and the public.
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Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (ADSM) - http://www.dentalsleepmed.org
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The Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (ADSM) is a professional membership organization promoting research on the use of oral appliances and dental surgery for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing and provides training and resources for those who work directly with patients.
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The American Board of Sleep Medicine - http://www.absm.org
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The American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) was established to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards of Sleep Medicine, and issue certificates of special knowledge in Sleep Medicine.
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The American Insomnia Association - http://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org
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The American Insomnia Association (AIA) is a patient-based organizaiton that is dedicated to assisting and providing resources to individuals who suffer from insomnia.
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The American Sleep Medicine Foundation - http://www.aasmnet.org/ASMF_Home.aspx
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The Foundation promotes the highest quality education and research within the field of sleep medicine. This is accomplished through consultation with representatives of the AASM, industry, and the public.
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American Sleep Apnea Association - http://www.sleepapnea.org
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The American Sleep Apnea Association was founded in 1990 as a nonprofit organization by persons with apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.
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Association of Polysomnographic Technologists - http://www.aptweb.org
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The APT is an international society of professionals dedicated to improving the quality of sleep and wakefulness in all people.
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Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists - http://www.brpt.org
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The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is an independent, nonprofit certification board that cultivates the highest professional and ethical standards for polysomnographic technologists by providing the leading internationally recognized credential – the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). A growing certificant base includes RPSGTs in the United States, Canada, China, Japan and Australia. For more information, write info@brpt.org or call (703) 610-9020.
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MEDSleep Educational Materials - http://www.aasmnet.org/MedSleep_Home.aspx
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In 1996, under the leadership of Director Claude Lenfant, M.D., the NHLBI National Center of Sleep Disorders Research established the Sleep Academic Awards program. The program was developed to improve the quality of medical education , stimulate the development of patient & community education and encourage high quality clinical and basic research programs and clinical practice guidelines focused on the diagnosis, treatment and control of sleep disorders.
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National Sleep Foundation - http://www.sleepfoundation.org
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Founded in 1990, the National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public and patient understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy.
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Narcolepsy Network - http://www.websciences.org/narnet
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Narcolepsy Network is a national, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1986. Their members are people who have narcolepsy (or related sleep disorders), their families and friends, and professionals involved in treatment, research, and public education regarding narcolepsy.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation - http://www.rls.org/
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Through education, advocacy and research, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the millions of men, women, and children who suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS).
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Sleep Research Society - http://www.sleepresearchsociety.org/site/
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The Sleep Research Society fosters scientific investigation, professional education and career development in sleep research and academic medicine.
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