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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 [email protected].
  • 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

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

We Are Rolling Out Our First Completely Virtual CME Course

Chamberlain’s often-used quote about living in interesting times used to sound trite, but today it…

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Resuming SCIT During COVID-19 Pandemic

This summary is intended to provide practicing Otolaryngologists a guide to resuming safe allergy care…

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Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA, AAOA Socioeconomic Committee Member  Small Business Paycheck Protection Program is…

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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 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology 2020

Course Agenda

Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11, 2020
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, FL

Thursday, July 9, 2020

12:00pm: Check-in Opens

2:00pm – 5:15pm: Introduction to Allergy

  • 2:00pm: Introduction to the Basic Course – Jacques Peltier, MD
  • 2:20pm: Allergies and Head & Neck Disease – An Overview – Michael Parker, MD
  • 2:50pm: Immunology of Allergy – Michael Platt, MD
  • 3:10pm: Epidemiology and Genetics of Allergy – Joshua M. Levy, MD, MPH

3:50pm: Exhibitor Marketplace

  • 4:20pm: Clinical Manifestations of Allergic Disease – Jennifer Villwock, MD
  • 4:45pm: Unified Airway – Michael Platt, MD

5:15pm: Drinks with the Professors

Friday, July 10, 2020

7:00am – 1:25pm: Allergy Testing

  • 7:00am: Allergens I: Characteristics & Standardization – Farrah Siddiqui, MD
  • 7:30am: Allergens II: Classes, Cross-Reactivity, and Selection – Farrah Siddiqui, MD
  • 8:10am: Mold Nomenclature – Joshua M. Levy, MD

8:20am: Breakfast with Exhibitors in the Marketplace

  • 9:00am: Avoidance and Environmental Control – Farrah Siddiqui, MD
  • 9:35am: Skin Testing Techniques I: Introduction, Prick and Single Intradermal – Jennifer Villwock, MD
  • 10:05am: Skin Testing Techniques II: IDT, MQT – Christopher Brook, MD
  • 10:45am: Specific IgE Testing – Maria Veling, MD
  • 11:00am: Practicum I – Preparation of Testing/Treatment Board & Skin Testing Techniques – Cecelia Damask, DO

11:30am – 1:25pm: Breakout Groups

  • Practicum I: Skin Testing Techniques
  • Peer-to-Peer Group Discussions
  • Lunch with Exhibitors

1:30pm – 5:25pm: Treatment of Allergy

  • 1:30pm: Socioeconomics of Testing – Jami Lucas
  • 1:45pm: Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy: SCIT & SLIT – Michael Parker, MD
  • 2:25pm: Pharmacotherapy Part I – Joshua M. Levy, MD

2:55pm: Exhibitor Marketplace

  • 3:25pm: Pharmacotherapy Part II – Maria Veling, MD
  • 3:55pm: Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I: Vial Preparation – Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
  • 4:40pm: Questions I Want Answered – Christopher Brook, MD

5:25pm: Reception in the Exhibitor Marketplace

Saturday, July 11, 2020

7:00am: Non-CME Satellite Event

8:10am – 3:55pm: Treatment of Allergy (Continued)

  • 8:10am: Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part II: Escalation, Maintenance and Withdrawal – Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
  • 8:50am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I:
    Background and Efficacy – Maria Veling, MD

9:20am: Exhibitor Marketplace

  • 9:40am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part II:
    Antigen Selection, Dosing and Vial Preparation – Cecelia Damask, DO
  • 10:20am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part III:
    Sublingual Tablets & Economics of SLIT – Joshua M. Levy, MD

10:35am: Exhibitor Marketplace

  • 10:55am: Practical Troubleshooting Panel – Jacques Peltier, MD (moderator)
  • 11:35am: Audience Response Session: Allergy Treatment – Jennifer Villwock, MD

12:00pm: Non-CME Satellite Event

  • 1:10pm: Management of Allergy Emergencies – Christopher Brook, MD
  • 1:40pm: USP <797> Compliance – Maria Veling, MD
  • 2:05pm: Adding Allergy to Practice Panel – Michael Platt, MD (moderator)
  • 2:55pm: Practicum II: Dose Calculation & Treatment Vial Preparation – Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD & Jacques Peltier, MD

3:55pm: Exhibitor Marketplace

4:25pm – 6:20pm: Introduction to Advanced Topics

  • 4:25pm: Food Allergy: An Introduction – Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
  • 5:10pm: Asthma Diagnosis: The Very Basics – Michael Parker, MD
  • 5:40pm: Socioeconomics of Allergy Treatment – Jami Lucas
  • 5:50pm: Questions You Asked – Christopher Brook, MD & Jacques Peltier, MD

6:20pm: Course Adjourns

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Registration Price List

Fellow Member$1,110.00
Associate Member$1,225.00
International Member$1,225.00
NP/PA Member$1,225.00
Allied Health Member$1,225.00
Resident Member$600.00
Non-Member Physician$3,000.00
Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA$3,000.00
Industry Representative$3,000.00
Non-member Resident$850.00

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds (less a 20% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to June 9, 2020.

Cancellations received after June 9, 2020 are non-refundable. 

If you have a disability or require assistance during the course, contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or [email protected].

Note for New Member Applicants

If you would like to receive a member rate for the 2020 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology, please submit your membership application, supporting documents, and payment no later than Friday, June 26, 2020.

Contact Ben Wokas at (202) 955-5010 ext. 300 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

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