| Awake_In_America,_Inc_ A national organization focused on patient and public education and awareness of sleep and sleep disorders, helping others launch support groups, and doing other outreach. |
| Better_Sleep_Council Useful site. The Council was established in 1978, the Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a nonprofit organization supported by the mattress industry that is devoted to educating the public about the impor |
| British_Sleep_Society The British Sleep Society was founded as a charity in 1989 to promote knowledge and research in sleep, its disorders and treatment. |
| Canadian_Sleep_Society The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Société Canadienne du Sommeil (SCS) is a professional association of clinicians, scientists and technologists formed in June 1986 to further the advancement and un |
| European_Sleep_Research_Society Founded in 1972 the European Sleep Research Society promotes all aspects of sleep research. |
| International_Sleep_Medicine_Association New worldwide association for physicians, scientists, patients and corporations interested in sleep. |
| Irish_Sleep_Apnoea_Trust Offers details of the organization, news, services and links. |
| The_Kentucky_Sleep_Society Kentucky professional society dedicated to the education of sleep and related disorders. |
| National_Center_on_Sleep_Disorders_Research Part of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Coordinates government-sponsored sleep research, training and education. |
| National_Sleep_Foundation Nonprofit organization supporting public education, sleep-related research, and advocacy related to sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, and excessive sleepiness. Extensive information on these topics |
| The_School_of_Sleep_Medicine Runs courses on sleep medicine ranging from basic to advance, pediatric to adult. CMEs and preparation for board certification. |
| Sleep_On-Line On-line web source for abstracts of articles published in SLEEP, the official journal of the American Sleep Disorders Association (www.asda.org) and the Sleep Research Society (bisleep.medsch.ucla.edu |
| Sleep_Research_Online WEB Journal (peer-reviewed) providing cutting-edge research results. |
| Sleep_Research_Society_Home_Page The U.S. Sleep Research Society (SRS) fosters scientific investigations on all aspects of sleep and its disorders. It promotes training and education in sleep research and provides forums for the exch |
| SomnoMed_Australian_Sleep_Association Professional Australian sleep organization focusing on obstructive sleep apnoea and snoring. Aims to promote public awareness about the medical and social ramifications of sleep disorders. |
| World_Federation_of_Sleep_Research_&_Sleep_Medicine_Societies Fosters awareness of the importance of sleep research and the impact of sleep disorders. |
| World_Sleep_Foundation Provides educational resources that inform patients, medical professionals and the general public about the latest clinical advances, management, and treatment options for sleep disorders. Available i |
| Bad_Bug_Book___Listeria_monocytogenes Features symptoms, cause, treatment, risk factors, associated foods, and prevention. |
| A_Focus_on_Listeria_monocytogenes Factsheet from the Food Safety Research Information Office. |
| Food_Safety_Research_Information_Office__Listeria_monocytogenes Directory of factsheets, resources, articles, and news releases about the disease. |
| Kidshealth__Listeriosis Includes risk factors, cause, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment. |
| Listeria Factsheet with food handling information, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. |
| Listeriosis Factsheet with symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and prevention. |
| Listeriosis_and_Pregnancy__What_is_Your_Risk? Factsheet from the USDA. |
| Listeriosis-_General_Information FAQ on Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. |
| Listeriosis__One_Tough_Bug Ohio State University Extension fact sheet about this bacteria which can cause serious foodborne illness. |
| MedlinePlus__Listeria_Infections Directory of news, articles, and factsheets. |
| MedlinePlus_Medical_Encyclopedia__Listeriosis Features symptoms, tests, complications, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. |
| Preventing_Foodborne_Illness__Listeriosis Factsheet on the oranism and disease from the University of Florida. |
| NINDS__Olivopontocerebellar_Atrophy Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
| Opca_Awareness A site devoted to Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. It has links, personal stories and a discussion board. |
| The_Body_com__Sinusitis Articles provide general background on this condition, with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS patients. |
| BUPA__Sinusitis Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition. |
| Doctor_Hazenfield_in_Hawaii With an illustration of the sinuses, a brief description, and treatment. |
| eMedicine_Health_-_Sinus_Infection Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sinus infections. |
| Jala_Neti_for_Sinus_Infection Provides information on sinus irrigation to treat sinus problems. |
| MEDLINEplus__Sinusitis The National Library of Medicine (National Institutes of Health) public database search engine. Extensive citations and information. |
| The_Nose_and_Sinus_Center Offers information about several nose and sinus problems, including anatomy. |
| The_Role_of_OTC_Decongestants_in_the_Treatment_of_Rhinosinusitis Professional overview discusses the physiology of nasal congestion and how decongestant medications work. Recommends using decongestants to treat sinus symptoms and reduce antibiotic use. [Requires fr |
| Setliff_Clinic__Allergies_&_Sinus_Conditions Allergy and sinus specialists located in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. |
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American Board of Sleep Medicine: Setting the Standard for Sleep Medicine and Sleep Technology
Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) stands for the highest standard in clinical sleep medicine, behavioral sleep medicine and sleep technology. Physicians, residents, PhDs and technologists who have achieved ABSM certification have demonstrated to their peers and to the public that they have the skills and knowledge essential for the delivery of excellent patient care. The ABSM believes higher standards for sleep medicine, behavioral sleep medicine and sleep technology translate into better care for patients and greater accountability.
Certification examinations offered by the American Board of Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Specialty Certification Examination
Behavioral Sleep Medicine Certification Examination
Sleep Technologist Registry Examination
Sleep Scoring Proficiency Examination
DISCLAIMER
Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine does not in itself confer authority to practice medicine beyond the authority granted by a state that issues a license to practice medicine.
The American Board of Sleep Medicine throughout its history offered non-physicians, specifically PhDs, the opportunity to sit for its examination. Many PhD candidates over the years successfully passed the examination and received the designation “diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine." This designation must not be interpreted to mean that the American Board of Sleep Medicine designation supersedes any state or federal law with regard to medical license requirements for the treatment of patients. Those who have successfully passed the exam MUST be careful not to practice medicine outside of their legal limits.
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