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Celebrating Over 80 Years Of Service!

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) represents over 2,700 Board-certified otolaryngologists and health care providers. Otolaryngology, frequently referred to as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), uniquely combines medical and surgical expertise to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, as well as commonly related conditions. AAOA members devote part of their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease. The AAOA actively supports its membership through education, research, and advocacy in the care of allergic patients.

"Advance the comprehensive management of allergy and inflammatory disease in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery through training, education, and advocacy."

AAOA Member Benefits

  • Up to 60% discount for CME programs and free Annual Meeting. All AAOA’s CME programs meet ABOTOHNS Continuing Certification.
  • AAOA US ENT Affinity program, where AAOA members can gain savings on antigen, allergy supplies, and any of the other 5 service lines US ENT offers. For more email info@usentpartners.com.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

CMS Updates Conversion Factor for Physician Services

In early March, Congress adopted legislation that updated the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor for…

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CMS to Provide Advanced Payments to Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

On Saturday, March 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a statement…

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Policy Update: State of the Union Address, Budget Updates

President Biden’s State of the Union Address State of the Union Transcript State of the Union Video…

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Upcoming Dates

04/01/24: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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06/25/24: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2024 Basic Course

08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

AAOA Basic Course

Join us from July 25-27 at the hybrid 2024 AAOA Basic Course. As a hybrid course, we are excited to offer both live in-person and virtual participation. The course content will be accessible for over 90 days to help you maximize value. Register Today 

RESIDENTS

For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More

IFAR

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IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454

IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

Changes in Managing Practices

Working together with AAOA staff, volunteer leadership and members will enable us to have a positive impact on our members’ practices.

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Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
On-Demand Content Access Deadline:
April 30, 2024
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2024 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
July 25-27, 2024
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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2025 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
March 27-29, 2025
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available April 1 - June 1, 2024

News and Updates

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November 5, 9-12 – Mystère by Cirque du Soleil at Mystère Theatre, Treasure Island –…

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PRACTICE RESOURCES

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Practice Resource Tool Kit is intended as a guide to help AAOA members integrate allergy into their otolaryngology practice and to continually improve on this integration as new information, regulations, and resources become available.

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PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER

AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.

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Sponsored Product Theaters

2022 Non-AAOA Satellite Events

These commercially supported Product Theaters are independent of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) educational activities and are not accredited by AAOA.

Optinose
Friday, September 9, 2022
12.00pm – 1.00pm

Optimizing Topical Treatment of Nasal Polyposis: Role of XHANCE in Stepped Care

Speaker: Naveen Bhandarkar, MD
University of California Irvine Health

Objectives:

  • Review challenges in the identification and management of nasal polyposis
  • Identify key differentiating features of the Exhalation Delivery System™ (EDS®)
  • Review data on efficacy and safety of XHANCE®
  • Discuss the treatment algorithm for nasal polyps and role of XHANCE for:
    • Patients whose symptoms do not resolve with a standard nasal steroid spray
    • Optimizing topical medication management before escalation of care
    • Medical management after surgery

You may pre-register via:
Email: OptinoseEvents@premierhealthcare.com Event Code: XHN0003260

Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Regency Ballroom C

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GSK
Saturday, September 10, 2022
8.00am – 9.00am

What’s Driving Recurrent Disease in Your Patients?
Targeting Eosinophils With a Biologic as an Option for Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

Speakers:

Cecelia Damask, DO
Medical Director
Lake Mary ENT and Allergy, Lake Mary FL

Robert C Kern MD
Chair Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Northwestern Medical Chicago IL

Join us for an expert-led panel discussion exploring the clinical features of patients struggling with CRSwNP. We will review the role of eosinophils as a driver of severe, recurrent CRSwNP and discuss practical approaches to identifying patients who may benefit from a targeted biologic treatment. Clinical trial evidence for the use of a biologic that targets eosinophils as a non-surgical treatment option will be covered.

Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Regency Ballroom C

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Regeneron and Sanofi
Saturday, September 10, 2022
11.45am – 12.45pm

Explore a Different Path to Control Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis in Your Patients With Inadequately Controlled Disease

Speaker:

David Yen, MD
Physician, President, Co-Founder
Specialty Physician Associates
Bethlehem, PA

Objective:

Engage with our presenter as they discuss a treatment option for patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). They will discuss the underlying Type 2 inflammation that contributes to the disease burden. The presenter will apply these concepts into their case-based review of a patient with CRSwNP.

Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Regency Ballroom C
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Amgen and AstraZeneca

Saturday, September 10, 2022
7.00pm – 9.00pm

Tezspire: A Clinical Overview

Speaker: Michael Marcus, MD

Objective:

This presentation will explore the role of TSLP in severe asthma. We will discuss the mechanism of action of Tezspire. In addition, we will review the efficacy and safety profile data of Tezspire from key clinical trials, and understand the potential impact of Tezspire in clinical practice.

Location: Reading Terminal Market – 1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Door 6

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GSK
Sunday, September 11, 2022
8.00am – 9.00am


Misery Loves Company! Unrecognized Impacts on Quality of Life and OCS Burden in Nasal Polyposis

Speaker: Jennifer Villwock, MD, FAAOA

Join our expert who will discuss the unrecognized impacts on quality of life and explore oral corticosteroid (OCS) burden that patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) may experience. Strategies to reduce OCS use will also be discussed.

Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Commonwealth C,D
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Integrity Continuing Education, Inc.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
11.45am – 12.45pm


On the Case: An Expert Panel Challenge for the Management of Difficult Cases of CRSwNP

Speakers:

Joseph K. Han, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Rhinology & Endoscopic
Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia

Anju T. Peters, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Research
Division of Allergy/Immunology and Otolaryngology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Bruce K. Tan, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between each new and emerging biologic treatment for CRSwNP using data from clinical trials and other analyses
  • Incorporate a patient-centric focus into evaluating the physical, extranasal, and psychosocial aspects of disease burden for each CRSwNP patient
  • Elucidate best practices criteria for recommending sinus surgery or biologic therapy and when systemic corticosteroids may or may not be appropriate

Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Commonwealth C,D and Whova (please go to Whova platform – Agenda)

These commercially supported Product Theaters are independent of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) educational activities and are not accredited by AAOA.

Become Our Partner

Interested in sponsoring a satellite event? Check out the 2022 AAOA Exhibitor Prospectus or contact AAOA today

Cancellation Policy

The sponsorship fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or mfassnacht@aaoallergy.org if you have any questions.

2022 ANNUAL MEETING

We would like to thank our 2022 Corporate Sponsors and Exhibitors!

Virtual Exhibit Bag for the 2022 AAOA Annual Meeting Attendees. Submit your insert by September 1st, 2022. See the 2022 Exhibitor Prospectus for more details or contact mfassnacht@aaoallergy.org for more information.

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