The World Sleep Academy is designed for health care workers, particularly those in places underserved by sleep medicine specialists, who need sleep medicine knowledge to help their patients and advance their careers. The program is organized into three tiers that take about one year in total to complete.
Applications for World Sleep Academy are accepted year-round. Admission is based on alignment with upcoming cohort start dates.
At this time, Tier 3 applications are open for the Advanced Practice Tracks for Pediatric Sleep and Insomnia Diagnosis & Treatment.
General Application Requirements
What to Expect Before You Apply
Applicants should review eligibility requirements and prepare the following:
- Active World Sleep Society membership
- Completed online application
- Upload required documentation and personal statement
- $50 application fee (applied to tuition if accepted)
What to Expect After You Apply
- Applications are reviewed by the Academy team
- Accepted applicants are placed into the next available cohort
- You will receive onboarding and Learning Center access details
Entry Requirements Vary by Tier
The academy has synchronous and asynchronous courses organized into three tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Each Tier has specific entry requirements.
Tier 1 Requirements
One of the following is required for entry into Tier 1:
- College degree (associate’s degree or above) in medicine, psychology, or health-related science, or
- Letter from a professional colleague affirming leadership position for at least two years at a community health center with direct patient involvement in health, health education, or prevention
Tier 2 Requirements
One of the following is required for entry into Tier 2:
- Successful completion of Tier 1
- A diploma course in sleep medicine
- At least 120 hours of experience in a sleep center
- 60 cumulative hours of participation in sleep-related conferences
Tier 3 Requirements
One of the following is required for entry into Tier 3:
- Successful completion of Tier 2
- Completion of a fellowship in sleep medicine
- At least three years practicing sleep medicine
- Completion of a master’s level program or course that is at least one year long
Application Windows:
- Tier 1 (Jan–Mar start): Apply by December 1
- Tier 2 (Apr–Aug start): Apply by March 1
- Tier 3 (Sep–Dec start): Apply by August 1
Applications submitted after these dates may be considered for the next available cohort.