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."
As part of our on-going member support, we are introducing a new website feature to help with common practice management challenges. We welcome your input with questions or challenges you would like to address. Read More
United Healthcare has recently announced a policy change. Effective January 1, 2023, UHC will no longer…
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…
08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/25: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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Thanks to your feedback, we have reimagined our Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology to give you educational programming that encompasses your full scope of practice. Join us for the new Explorers Course 2025: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology. Learn More
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Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More
2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 27, 2025
March 27-29, 2025 - Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
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Join Drs. Puchalski, Baker and Wilson as they discuss the value of AAOA Membership. https://youtu.be/ZMhleLO-bsM…
March is such an optimistic month. (Although some may wonder this year with the extension of…
by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA Having been a long-time member of the AAOA, recent upgrades…
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.
Dear AAOA Members, We are definitely dealing with unprecedented circumstances on so many levels. As healthcare providers and AAOA members, we hope you are all safe and staying healthy. We have been trying to review all of the updates and…
HILL UPDATES Senate Republicans released an updated version of the CARES Act on Sunday, March 22nd. The amended package is estimated at $1.8 trillion, with the text available here. The funding provisions are included in Division B, which is available here. The…
First and foremost, we hope you are all safe and healthy. These are not easy times — with so many questions and no real answers. Several of you have reached out with your questions. While we wish we could offer…
by Mona Patadia, MD , FAAOA I completed my rhinology fellowship in 2011 and was anxious, yet excited, to explore job opportunities. I found the perfect fit at a Chicago institution. It was my dream job as a rhinologist in…
A letter from the USP Healthcare Quality & Safety from March 12th, 2020 Dear Colleague, We are writing to provide an update on the USP compounding standards.After thoughtful deliberation and evaluation, the USP Appeals Panel has issued final decisions on the appeals…
In the first episode of the AAOA's NEW podcast series Today in ENT Allergy: AAOA's Podcast, Jennifer Villwock, MD, FAAOA speaks with William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA. They are discussing Food Allergy: what is food allergy, food allergy treatment, and the future…
by Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA In the late 90s, I was a fairly typical recent graduate from residency, headstrong in my sophomoric certainty that my “advanced” surgical skills would make for great outcomes for my patients and most certainly secure…
“Peanut allergy affects approximately 1 million children in the U.S. and only 1 out of 5 of these children will outgrow their allergy. Because there is no cure, allergic individuals must strictly avoid exposure to prevent severe and potentially life-threatening…
The following revisions and additions to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® American Medical Association) codes related to special otorhinolaryngologic services are effective January 1, 2020. 92548Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform…
by Michael Platt, MD, FAAOA Like many AAOA fellows, I was first exposed to the AAOA as a resident. At that time, the opportunity to travel was probably just as important to me as the educational value of the course. …
