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American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Professional society

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a United States professional society for the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine, which focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders and disorders of circadian rhythms. It was established in 1975. The organization's functions include the accreditation of sleep medicine facilities in the United States.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Overview

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a United States professional society for the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine, which focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders and disorders of circadian rhythms. It was established in 1975.2

The story

Founded in 1998, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific organization that was established by the AASM. Formerly the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF), the AASM Foundation has invested in the future of sleep medicine by supporting more than 400 grants and awards totaling over $34 million in funding. Its portfolio includes Strategic Research Grants and Career Development Grants.

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Timeline

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