AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology 2023
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On-Demand Post Course Access Until June 1, 2023 – The recorded sessions from the 2023 AAOA Advanced Course are now available on demand
As a hybrid course, we are excited to offer both live in-person and virtual participation.
2023 Advanced Course Pre-work - On-Demand
This suite of lectures is designed to teach important foundational content to prepare the learner to get the most out of their AAOA Advanced Course experience. Recorded content will allow you to learn at your own pace, review what you have learned, and have your questions answered during the live sessions.
Immunology of Allergy
Allergen Characteristics and Standardization
Allergen Classes
Cross-Reactivity Selection
The Great Allergy Panel Bake Off: What/How Many Antigens Do You Test For
Allergy Testing I- Testing Board, Controls, SPT
Allergy Testing II: Intradermal Dilutional Testing
Allergy Testing III: MQT
Specific IgE Testing
Avoidance and Environmental Control
Pharmacotherapy Trivia Slam
Pharmacotherapy Part II
Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalants I: Vial Preparation
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalants II: Escalation, Maintenance, and Withdrawal
Thursday, March 30, 2023
6:30pm MST: Welcome to Colorado
6:35pm MST: Basic Immunology of Allergy
6:50pm MST: Antigen Selection for Testing
7:05pm MST: Allergy Testing Techniques
7:20pm MST: Environmental Controls and Avoidance
7:35pm MST: Basic Pharmacotherapy for Allergy
7:45pm MST: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
8:00pm MST: Reception w/ Exhibitors
8:30pm MST: Thursday Session Adjourns
Friday, March 31, 2023
6:30am MST: Welcome and Course Overview
6:40am MST: Genetics/Epigenetics of Allergy
6:55am MST: Immunologic Mechanisms in Allergy Treatment
7:10am MST: Choosing Wisely When Ordering Diagnostic Tests
7:20am MST: Introduction to Biologics
7:35am MST: Use of Biologics in Airway Diseases
7:50am MST: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
8:10am MST: Break w/ Exhibitors
ASTHMA AND COUGH
9:00am MST: Pathophysiology of Asthma
9:15am MST: Assessment of Asthma
9:30am MST: Overview of Cough
9:40am MST: Unified Airway and Cough
9:50am MST: Cough Symptoms in Children
10:05am MST: Evidence-Based Asthma Treatment Guidelines
10:20am MST: Case Wrap Up: Patient with Cough
10:45am MST: Non-AAOA Satellite Program
11:45am MST: Midday Break
3:30pm MST: Après-Ski w/ Exhibitors
SLEEP MEDICINE AND SURGERY
4:00pm MST: Overview of Adult and Pediatric Sleep Apnea
4:25pm MST: Allergy and Sleep
4:35pm MST: Understanding Polysomnography
4:55pm MST: Non-Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
5:10pm MST: Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
5:25pm MST: Case Wrap-Up: Managing the Child with Sleep Disordered Breathing
5:55pm MST: Break w/ Exhibitors
TASTE AND SMELL
6:20pm MST: Physiology of Taste and Smell
6:35pm MST: Assessment of Smell Disorders
6:50pm MST: Treatment of Smell Disorders
7:05pm MST: Smell and Taste Practicum – Wine/Chocolate Tasting
Saturday, April 1, 2023
6:30am MST: Pathophysiology of Food Allergy & Sensitivity
6:45am MST: Diagnosing Food Allergy
7:00am MST: Food Allergy: Dietary and Avoidance Strategies
7:10am MST: Food Allergy: Oral and Epicutaneous Immunotherapy
7:25am MST: Prevention of Peanut Allergy (LEAP)
7:45am MST: Case Wrap-Up: Food
8:10am MST: Break with Exhibitors
PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY
8:50am MST: Overview of Pediatric Otolaryngology
9:05am MST: Rhinosinusitis in Children
9:20am MST: Diagnosis and Management of Ankyloglossia
9:35am MST: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
9:50am MST: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Allergy
10:05am MST: Case Wrap-Up: Pediatric Airway Disease
10:30am MST: Break with Exhibitors
SLIT
11:00am MST: Skin Testing for Implementation of SLIT
11:15am MST: Evidence-Based Dosing for Aqueous SLIT
11:30am MST: SLIT Dose Calculations and Mixing Practicum
12:00pm MST: SLIT Tablets – Where Do they Fit In Your Practice?
12:15pm MST: Panel – Clinical Pearls for SLIT
12:45pm MST: Course Concludes
If you have any questions, please contact meetings@aaoallergy.org.
If you’d like to register, please contact AAOA with any questions: meetings@aaoallergy.org.
COVID-19 Safety
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, we encourage taking personal safeguards, including but not limited to vaccination and/or wearing a mask in the meeting, to help protect your health and the health of our members and community at large.
While there are currently no restrictions in place, attendees must adhere to any updated requirements and guidelines of the State of Colorado, the City of Vail as well as the event.
AAOA will continue to monitor state and federal requirements and will update our policy accordingly.
Join Us In Vail
- Fellow Member $1,110
- Associate Member $1,225
- International Member $1,225
- NP/PA Member $1,225
- Allied Health Member $1,225
- Resident Member $600
- Non-Member Physician $2,500
- Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA $2,500
- Non-member Resident $850
- Industry Representative $2,500
Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds (less a 20% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to February 28th, 2023.
Cancellations received after February 28th, 2023 are non-refundable.
If you have a disability or require assistance during the course, contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or meetings@aaoallergy.org.
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