SLEEP 2013 – APSS Annual Meeting, Baltimore

SLEEP 2013 Registration - General Information

General registration includes admission to SLEEP 2013 general session beginning at 1:00PM on Sunday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 5. Registration also includes AAST general sessions on Sunday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 4, industry supported events and the SLEEP 2013 exhibit hall.

If you are already registered for SLEEP 2013 and would like to add-on CME credits, courses, lunch sessions or a guest registration, please contact Sara Rak, Meeting Coordinator, in writing at srak@aasmnet.org. Any changes or additions to your existing registration must be made in writing. You are not able to update the information yourself; this will create a duplicate registration.

-General Information                     
-Welcome Reception
-Lunch Debate                           
-Meet the Professor
-Postgraduate Courses
-Shirt Order Form

How to Register

There are 3 easy ways to register for SLEEP 2013:

1. Online: www.sleepmeeting.org (credit card only)
2. Fax: (630) 737-9789 (credit card only)
3. Mail: Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC
Attention: Meeting Department
2510 North Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561
(credit card or check)

 Download Registration Form to register by mail or fax

Reasons to Pre-register!

  • Obtain access to be able to download and postgraduate course books prior to arriving in Baltimore;
  • Get into the ticketed sessions you want
  • Save money by paying the early-bird rate
  • Use ExpressPass® to save valuable time at the registration kiosks

Many ticketed sessions sell out months in advance. View a list of sold-out sessions.

Registration Instructions:

Information

Membership Disclaimer
To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Sleep Research Society (SRS) or the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST). If the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) is unable to confirm that the individual is a member of any of the societies listed above, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember for all sessions at the prevailing fees. To become a member and take advantage of the membership benefits, you must submit your membership application at the time of submission of your SLEEP 2013 registration form.

Cancellation
Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to the APSS national office. A $50.00 administrative fee will be withheld on cancellations postmarked on or before May 13, 2013. No refunds are possible after this date. If you are registered for the meeting and do not attend, you will not be provided a refund for not attending.   

Photography/Recording Policy
Photography and/or recording of any kind, other than by the APSS or registered press approved by the APSS, of sessions, speakers and the exhibit hall is prohibited. No cameras will be allowed on the exhibit floor or in the meeting rooms at any time.  Violation of this rule could result in removal from the Baltimore Convention Center and the confiscation of the film or recording device.

Participation Disclaimer
The APSS, its contractors and attending news media may be photographing or videotaping, scientific sessions and events at the Annual Meeting. By attending SLEEP 2013 27th Annual Meeting of the APSS, attendees acknowledge these activities and agree to allow their image to be used by the APSS in association publications, on the SLEEP meeting website and in marketing and promotional materials. Attendees at SLEEP 2013 waive all claims against the APSS for any liability resulting from these uses.

Ticketed Sessions
Postgraduate courses, meet the professor sessions and lunch debate sessions require tickets for admission and have limited seating.  It is highly recommended that you view the list of SOLD OUT sessions available on the SLEEP 2013 website at www.sleepmeeting.org. The APSS does not offer a waiting list for those sessions that are SOLD OUT. 

Terms and Conditions
By submitting your registration form, you agree to the membership disclaimer, cancellation policy, photography/recording policy, participation disclaimer and ticketed sessions terms and conditions stated above.

General Session Registration

After May 20, 2013, the national office will no longer accept registration for SLEEP 2013. Individuals wanting to register after this date must register on site, will not have access to download postgraduate course books, may experience long lines and will pay a registration fee that is $25 more than the pre-registration rate. All individuals are encouraged to pre-register.

Members Save!

Not an AASM or SRS member? Join today to receive the discounted members-only registration fees.  Visit the AASM or SRS websites for more information and to join: www.aasmnet.org or www.sleepresearchsociety.org.

General registration includes admission to the general sessions from 1:00pm on Sunday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 5, 2013, industry supported events and the exhibit hall.

Registration Type

on or before 4/17

4/18 – 5/20

AASM Member

 

 

AASM Individual Member

$300.00

$375.00

AASM Resident/Postdoctoral Member

$180.00

$180.00

AASM Student/Predoctoral Member

$95.00

$95.00

AAST Member

 

 

AAST Member - includes CECs for AAST meeting

$220.00

$295.00

SRS Member

 

 

SRS Individual Member

$300.00

$375.00

SRS Resident/Postdoctoral Member

$180.00

$180.00

SRS Student/Undergraduate/Predoctoral Member

$95.00

$95.00

AASM/SRS Dual Member

 

 

Dual AASM/SRS Individual Member

$300.00

$375.00

Dual AASM/SRS Resident/Postdoctoral Member

$180.00

$180.00

Dual AASM/SRS Student/Undergraduate/Predoctoral Member

$95.00

$95.00

Nonmember

 

 

Nonmember

$525.00

$600.00

Resident/Postdoctoral Nonmember

$230.00

$230.00

Student/Predoctoral Nonmember

$135.00

$135.00

Technologist (AAST Nonmember) - does not include CECs

$325.00

$400.00

Membership types are as follows:

Member: Individual member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or Sleep Research Society (SRS) or dual member of both the AASM and the SRS.

Nonmember: A physician, psychologist or health care professional who is not a member of the AASM or SRS.

Resident/Postdoctoral Member: Individual member of the AASM or SRS who has received his/her terminal degree and is in a residency or fellowship program.

Student/Predoctoral Member: Individual member of the AASM or SRS who is pursuing an undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree. Students in the field of sleep technology are not eligible for this registration category and must register as an AAST member.

Resident/Postdoctoral Nonmember: Individual who has received his/her terminal degree and is in a residency or fellowship program. In order to be eligible for this registration category, individuals must complete Section II.b. on the registration form. If Section II.b. is not completed, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.

Student/Predoctoral Nonmember: Individual who is pursuing an undergraduate, masters or doctoral degree. In order to be eligible for this registration category, individuals must complete Section II.b. on the registration form. If Section II.b. is not completed, the APSS will register the individual as a nonmember at the prevailing nonmember fees.

AAST Member: Individual member of the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST).

Technologist: A sleep technician or sleep technologist who is not a member of the AAST.

Guest Passes:

A registered attendee may elect to buy a guest pass. Guest passes are for family members only and allow entrance to the exhibit hall and industry sponsored events only. Guests must be 16 years of age in order to enter the exhibit hall. List the first and last name of each registered guest on the registration form.

Credits

CME credit, CE credit and letters of attendance are not included in the general registration fee. To apply for CME credit, CE credit for psychologists, CE contact hours for nurse practitioners or a letter of attendance, you must register and pay the appropriate fee. 

CECs are included in the AAST member general registration fee. Nonmembers interested in receiving CECs must register and pay the $20.00 fee. CECs are offered for AAST 35th Anniversary Meeting sessions only. CECs are not offered for SLEEP 2013 sessions.

SLEEP 2013 “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Welcome Reception

The SLEEP 2013 Welcome Reception will be held from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel. This event provides you with the opportunity to socialize with other SLEEP 2013 attendees while celebrating the 27th Annual Meeting.  The proceeds from this event will support the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) and the Sleep Research Society Foundation (SRSF); these foundations aim to promote the advancement of knowledge in the fields of sleep medicine and sleep research.

SRS Trainee Symposia Series

The 18th Annual Sleep Research Society Trainee Symposia Series will be held Saturday, June 1-June 2, 2013, at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel. The series is free to AASM and/or SRS student members. The deadline to register for the trainee program is April 17, 2013, or until sessions are full. Trainee Day registrations will not be accepted after April 17, 2013.

Confirmation

After registering for SLEEP 2013, registrants will receive confirmation from the APSS via email. It is recommended that you bring your confirmation notice with you to the meeting. This will allow you to pick up your registration materials by using ExpressPass®. If there are any questions or discrepancies with your registration, the confirmation notice will provide the information necessary to quickly resolve the complication.