First ESRS Examination in Sleep Medicine

Announcement of the First ESRS Examination in Sleep Medicine:

Call for 2012 Candidates

In recent years, sleep medicine has evolved into a full-grown discipline, featuring a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. Following this development a clear desire has emerged to introduce certification for those professionals whose main occupation is to practice sleep medicine. The certification will confirm successful education and training in the theory, practice and technical skills in the area of sleep medicine.

The European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) Board is pleased to announce the first examination of the certification in sleep medicine, which will take place on

Tuesday, 4 September 2012 from 17.00 - 18.15

at the 21st Congress of the European Sleep Research Society in Paris.
In addition applicants should:

The examination will be a written test consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed on site. Since to date no formal training in an ESRS accredited sleep medicine centre is possible, the first examination will be directed exclusively at “grandfathers”. “Grandfathering” is a procedure, which applies to professionals with wide experience in sleep medicine and research. It is envisioned by the ESRS that the “grandfathers” in this context may take the lead in future European and National activities to promote sleep medicine professionals.

Doctors, Physicians and Psychologists that wish to take the examination should normally have completed:

• University degree in medicine, sciences or psychology (please enclose copy of degree)
• PhD or equivalent (please enclose copy)
• Activity in sleep medicine and/or research for at least 10 years proven by records (please enclose a CV containing a detailed synopses of activity)
• Demonstrated leadership and national/international recognition in sleep medicine

In addition applicants should:

• Provide names and contact details of 2 referees, preferably from another European country
• Be a current ESRS member
• Pay the examination fee

Other candidates that feel they may fulfil the eligibility criteria are welcome to submit an application.

The examination fee is € 250.- (included is a non-refundable € 30.- administration fee, payable at submission of application).

The successful candidates will be conferred the ESRS qualification title of “Somnologist” (information about further title specifications will follow).

Click here to download application instructions.

The application deadline has been extended to 10 April 2012.  Click here to submit your online application. 

You will be notified about acceptance of your application by 31 May 2012.