Join/Renew Membership to the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

Become a SBSM Fellow

Become A SBSM Fellow 

Upgrade your member status to Fellow, a prestigious standing of the SBSM membership. Fellow status recognizes outstanding contributions in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and dedicated SBSM membership.

Requirements for Fellow Membership

• Membership in the SBSM for last five consecutive years

• Demonstration of special contributions to scientific literature or advancements in the field of BSM education of health professionals on a local, regional, national, or international level.

• Evidence of contribution to public health
• Advocating for increased awareness of BSM
• Integration of innovative access to BSM

• Attendance at 2 annual meetings within those past 5 years
• Two letters of recommendation/support:

• Letter of recommendation from an SBSM Fellow member or someone board certified in sleep medicine describing the nominee’s achievements in at least two of the three areas noted. Letter cannot be written by a current SMSM board member.

• Second letter of support from an independent medical professional outside the group or department of the nominee. This letter of recommendation cannot be written by a current SBSM board member.

• Letter from the applicant summarizing why applying for Fellow membership.

• Copy of the Applicant’s curriculum vitae

• Review of application for a current BOD or Membership Committee member will be reviewed by the chair of the Membership Committee and EC member who is a Fellow.

• Fellow Membership increased to $225 per year (requires approval by BOD)

• Fellows recognized at a reception at the annual meeting

Become a Regular Member

Become a Regular Member

A regular member, 

a) holds a professional degree (e.g., doctoral degree or a terminal master’s degree) that is eligible for licensure and/or independent clinical practice in a health care related field,

b) holds a doctoral degree and is active in BSM research, or

c) holds a doctoral degree and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. A Regular Member pays annual dues set by the Board of Directors and receives subscriptions to publications owned or operated by SBSM and receives all other member benefits.

• Regular Membership Dues $175.00 

Become a Student Member

Become a Student Member

Student members are individuals in a full-time educational program (Bachelors, Masters and/or Doctoral). Student memberships may be extended for a period of one year provided the student is in a post-doctoral program or residency internship. Individuals applying for this category must enclose a letter from their program director verifying their status. 

• Student Membership Dues $50.00

• Student Membership Dues (with print/online subscription to theBehavioral Sleep Medicine Journal) $66.00

Become an Emeritus Member

Become an Emeritus Member

Members (i.e., full or regular members) who have retired qualify for this membership category.

Emeritus Membership Dues $87.50