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."
Thanks to lobbying efforts from the House of Medicine, Congress took action this month. The…
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to…
Before the close of 2017, all physicians must take action to avoid the 4 percent cut that will be assessed in 2019 for not participating in the new Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Read More
CMS Announces Changes in MACRA Implementation Timeline. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced major changes to the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization (MACRA).
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12/01/22: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/23: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/23: Research Grant Cycle
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06/26/23: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2023 Basic Course
07/01/23: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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The hybrid 2023 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology will take place from Thursday, March 30 - Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Hythe, Vail, CO (formerly known as the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort). The live–stream content and pre-work will be made available to virtual attendees and live attendees via the Whova app with the pre-work content releasing on March 1, 2023. Learn More and Register Now
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AAOA Educational Stacks
October 15-December 31, 2022
2023 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
March 30 - April 1, 2023
The Hythe Vail
Formerly the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
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2023 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
June 29 – July 1, 2023
Hyatt Regency Seattle
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2023 AAOA Annual Meeting
September 28 – September 30, 2023
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downton
USP 797 Online Module
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After a multi-year effort, the long-awaited revision of Chapter 797 Standards for Sterile Compounding (797) of…
You are encouraged to remain vigilant when any symptoms of URI emerge, especially as COVID…
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.
AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.
By Jami Lucas, AAOA Executive Director/CEO Connecting really is a human need. People want to feel like they belong. And everyone seems to be looking for new ways to connect and feel a part of something bigger this year. To…
2020 has reminded us to be thankful. Thank You for your support through this year. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely,Jami Lucas, AAOA CEO/Executive Director
Chamberlain’s often-used quote about living in interesting times used to sound trite, but today it does not seem to say enough to help describe how the world has changed. There are days it seems like we are climbing up the…
by Jami Lucas, AAOA CEO/Executive Director Over 500 AAOA members were engaged, learning, and networking with each other in New Orleans. This is fabulous! Your AAOA leadership and staff team embarked on an Annual Meeting Re-Design effort for Chicago 2017. …
2019 New Orleans was an outstanding success? With over 500 participants, our AAOA members left New Orleans re-energized, re-freshed, and re-engaged. The program offered something for everyone — from cutting edge clinical content to every day how to’s for practice…
re·im·ag·ineverb reinterpret (an event, work of art, etc) imaginatively; rethink Reimagined, Reinvented, Reinvigorated….these are all fervently used terms to help define how our world and our day-to-day activities are challenging us to rethink relevancy and how to make even simple…
Having just finished our weekend effort to plan our annual meeting, like our leadership, our staff is excited about what we are offering. As Dr. Damask notes, this year celebrates a number of firsts. In addition to being our first…
In Malcolm Gladwell’s schema, innovation requires: Pure thinkers Builders Improvisers In some cases, and he cites Apple, one needs to be both creator and innovator. The AAOA spent the last several months blending the role of creator and innovator. The…
