AAST Fellow Program
The AAST Fellow Program is a means of recognizing those who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field of sleep technology. Fellowship recipients must be credentialed in sleep technology by a nationally recognized organization for at least 15 years, and have been a regular AAST member, in good standing, for the last 10 consecutive years.
AAST Fellows have also attained distinction through significant professional service to the AAST and to the field of sleep technology; significant professional contributions to the field; or prominent leadership, influence, and achievement in clinical practice, education, or science.
Selection Process
Nominations are evaluated by the AAST Fellows Steering Committee, consisting of current AAST Fellows. The nominations for the Fellow distinction are open from August 1-31, annually.
Nomination Requirements
Nominations may be made only by an existing Fellow of the AAST. Current AAST Fellows may nominate individuals that meet the following criteria:
- Be credentialed in sleep technology by a nationally recognized organization for at least fifteen (15) years prior to the date of the nomination and be currently employed in the field of sleep technology.
- Be an active, current regular member of the AAST in good standing for at least ten (10) consecutive years prior to the date on which the nomination is submitted.
- Have attained distinction in one of the following ways:
- Significant professional service to the AAST and to the field of sleep technology.
- Significant professional contributions to the field of sleep technology. This can include publications/research, education, and mentorship.
- Prominent leadership, influence, and achievement in clinical practice, education or science