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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

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CORNER

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

ADVOCACY UPDATES

CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Summary

On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…

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Appropriations and Budget, Hill, Administration, and Health Policy Updates

Appropriations and Budget Updates As Congress reconvenes for its lame-duck session, lawmakers are under pressure…

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New guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy

Newly published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American…

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Upcoming Dates

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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08/08/25: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

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

Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting Call for Proposals. Do you have burning content ideas to be presented at the Annual Meeting? The AAOA is seeking proposals to incorporate in the educational sessions for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn More

RESIDENTS

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

IFAR

Available Now

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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

Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 30, 2025 
March 27-29, 2025 - Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
Learn More and Register

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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2025 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid, Independent
November 14-16, 2025
The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)


USP 797 Online Module

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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Now!

News and Updates

Apply For AAOAF Research Grants

The AAOA Foundation (AAOAF) invites applications for research grants from residents and medical students. Selected…

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CEO Update, October 2024 – “October Theory”

Have you heard of the “October Theory”? Apparently, Autumn brings more than falling leaves, pumpkins,…

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Expanding Access through the ENT PA Model, Same-Day Appointments and Walk-In Urgent Care

By Gavin Setzen, MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS, and Drew Franklin, MBA, FACMPE The healthcare landscape…

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College Allergy Symptoms Treatment Back to Shcool

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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PATIENT CORNER

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AAOA Annual Meeting 2018

Annual Meeting Schedule

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Friday, September 14th, 2018

6:30am-10:30am: Fellow Exam

11:00am-12:00pm: Panel Discussion – The Demise of the Sinus Surgeon – Jim Palmer, MD (moderator)

12:15pm-1:15pm: Lunch with Corporate Sponsor

1:30pm-2:30pm: BJ Ferguson Memorial Keynote Lecture – Asthma, Airway Disease, and the Intersection of Biology and Biologics – Sally E. Wenzel, MD

2:30pm-3:00pm: Networking Break w/ Exhibitors

3:00pm-4:00pm: Panel Discussion – Federal Updates: What’s New in Biologics & at NIH-NIAID – John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA (moderator)

4:15pm-6:30pm: City of Brotherly Love Walking Tours: Content Meets Culture – Conversations with Experts (concurrent sessions)

  • Allergy Emergencies/Ben Franklin Parkway – Christopher Brook, MD, Michael Platt, MD
  • Antigen Selection/A City of Murals – Bruce Gordon, MD, Steven Houser, MD
  • Chronic Cough/A City of Murals – Melissa Hertler, MD, Monica Patadia, MD, FAAOA
  • Concise History of Medicine in Philly – Cecelia Damask, DO, Christine Franzese, MD, J. Whit Mims, MD, Matthew Ryan, MD
  • Food Allergy/Ben Franklin Parkway – William Reisacher, MD, Maria Veling, MD
  • Migraine/Wonders of Philly’s Architecture -Kristen Marcum, MD, Mark Mehle, MD
  • Nasal Polyps/Philly in the 21st Century – John Delgaudio, MD, Sarah Wise, MD
  • Practice Pearls/The Roaring 20’s and the History of the Loews Hotel – Paul Fass, MD, FAAOA, Jack Fornadley, MD
  • Reflux and Laryngeal Issues/Philly-A City of Firsts – Robert Stachler, MD, Alpen Patel, MD
  • Sinusitis/Philly & Its Public Art – Charles Ebert, MD, Kenneth Rodriguez, MD
  • Nasal Polyps/Philly in the 21st Century – John Delgaudio, MD, Sarah Wise, MD
  • SLIT/A Revolutionary City – Sandra Lin, MD, Erik Swanson, MD, Wes VanderArk, MD, Kevin F. Wilson, MD

6:30pm-7:30pm: Taste of Philly Reception with Exhibitors

Saturday, September 15th, 2018

Sunday, September 16th, 2018


A printable file of the 2018 AAOA Annual Meeting Schedule at a Glance can be downloaded here. The full Meeting Agenda will be available on site. If you have any questions, please contact meetings@aaoallergy.org.

Learn More about the Annual Meeting Faculty and Speakers.

The online syllabus will be available by September 10. All registrants will be provided with access instructions by e-mail when the syllabus is released.

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AAOA Members

As an association we are always looking for more and better ways to help our Members get and stay engaged, and to expand and enrich their network of peers.  To that end, for 2018, we are introducing a new Member benefit for all renewing AAOA Members and Member Candidates: FREE Registration for the 2018 AAOA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA!

Registration Price List

Fellow MemberFREE
Associate MemberFREE
International MemberFREE
NP/PA MemberFREE
Resident/Fellow-In-Training MemberFREE
All Member CandidatesFREE
Non-Member $795.00
One Day Pass
$495.00

Member Candidate

*A Member Candidate must have completed the membership application before the Application Deadline (45 days prior to the annual business meeting, approximately July 31st). Learn More

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds for paid registrations (less a 50% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to August 14, 2018.

Cancellations received after August 14, 2018 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.

Join the AAOA

As an AAOA member, you will be eligible for registration fee discounts on all AAOA CME functions, including free Annual Meeting (please contact AAOA for details), and all of our patient education and practice management resources. These savings alone can offset most or all of your dues.
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