American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin - Sleep
About American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin - Sleep
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin - Sleep is a non profit organization and a sub chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin – Sleep was formed six years ago to act as a forum to exchange ideas and improve the awareness of sleep disorders in the United States and India. The organization initially focused on the Asian-Indian population because OSA affects the South Asian population at a similar rate to the U.S. despite lower rates of obesity. There are about two thousand physicians of Indian origin who practice Sleep Medicine in the United States.
AAPIOS Mission:
1. To provide a platform and forum for interaction amongst sleep physicians of Indian origin in the US with their counterparts in India.
2. To improve awareness amongst the general population in India on the importance of good sleep.
3. To develop sub-committees to address the special needs of both groups.
4. To publicize professional achievements of sleep physicians in both countries at all levels.
5. To encourage development of funds from various sources to promote research, education, and training in the field of sleep medicine.
Our vision is to promote ongoing interactions between sleep physicians in the US and in India so as to facilitate educational, clinical, research, cultural, professional, and intellectual exchange of ideas and opportunities.