Types of Membership
Doctoral Member
Individuals who hold a M.D., D.O., Ph.D., D.D.S., or D.M.D. Degree. Individuals holding another doctoral degree in a health care or biomedical field are also included in this membership class. All Doctoral members should be active in sleep disorders medicine, sleep research, or sleep education. Doctoral members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors. Doctoral members have full voting privileges. Doctoral members may serve as officers on the Board of Directors and on Committees.
Polysomnographic Technologists
Individuals whose primary employment is in the Sleep Technology Profession. Polysomnographic members may serve on the Board of Directors and on Committees. Polysomnographic members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors. Polysomnographic members have full voting privileges.
Student Members
Individuals seeking a degree, who are currently enrolled in a health care or biomedical, degree-granting institution. All student members should be pursuing a degree leading to participation in sleep disorders medicine, sleep research or sleep education. Student membership also applies to residents and fellows. Student members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors. Student members do not have voting privilege and are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors or Committees.
Affiliate Members
Individuals who have special training in the health care field and are active in aspects of sleep medicine. Affiliate members pay annual dues set by the Board of Directors.