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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

Impact OF 2019 Physician Fee Schedule on Allergy and Sinus Services

Specialty Impact The conversion factor for 2019 will be $36.0391 and remains essentially flat.  The changes…

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Your AAOA at the AMA

I want to urge you to consider membership in the AMA because your membership in…

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Fall Advocacy Update: USP 797, E/M Documentation and Payment

Revisions to USP Chapter 797 Open for Comment Since the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) released…

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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 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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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

Starting an Allergy Practice

The essential tools and pearls for a successful allergy practice by those who have done…

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A Message From AAOA President, Wesley VanderArk, MD, FAAOA

July 2021 marks an almost 18 month journey through COVID. We have witnessed and personally…

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Project N95 Continues to Negotiate Lower Costs

As the challenges of the pandemic change, Project N95 continues to evolve to meet community…

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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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Onboarding Staff Stack

New Virtual Educational Opportunity

Onboarding Staff

  1. Management of allergy
  2. Prep for testing and testing board
  3. In vitro testing
  4. Skin testing techniques- prick and single intradermal
  5. MQT
  6. IDT
  7. Mixing tray practicum
  8. Skin testing practicum
  9. Application of immunotherapy
  10. Dosing and vial prep

Throughout the pandemic, the AAOA has pivoted to meet the needs of its membership. The Stacks are a new series which provides valuable focused content to educate membership to bridge the times of year when live courses are not available. From the pandemic, we have learned the value and convenience of digital education. With this stack, Onboarding Staff, we provide content to allow your staff to understand basic principles of inhalant allergy testing and treatment.

Allergy is a common cause of diseases affecting the head and neck. The onboarding staff Stack will begin with an overview of the management of inhalant allergies followed by practical information on allergy testing and immunotherapy.

The AAOA Basic and Advanced course provide more in depth detail which will help you develop a comprehensive inhalant allergy practice.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Educational Opportunities

2022 AAOA Basic Course – Hybrid!
The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL
June 1, 2022 – Pre-Work On-Demand
June 30-July 2, 2022 – F2F – Live Stream
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2022 AAOA Annual Meeting
Loews Philadelphia, PA
September 9-11, 2022
Learn More and Get Your Hotel Room

Practice Management Boost Stack
Available until May 1, 2022
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Adding Allergy Stack
Available until May 1, 2022
Learn More and Register

 

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Registration Fees

Fellow Member$250.00
Associate Member$250.00
International Member$250.00
NP/PA Member$250.00
Allied Health Member$250.00
Resident Member $250.00
Non-Member Physician$700.00
Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA$700.00
Industry Representative$700.00

Important Information

Time-Limited! Each stack will be available until May 1, 2022 to purchase and view.

AAOA Fellow and Associate! Register now for the Onboarding Staff Stack AND the hybrid 2022 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy and Immunology to receive a reduced total price of $1500 — or 10% off the Basic Course registration. As an added value for our physician members, you also have the option to register within this bundle/deal one staff member, even if they are a non-member of AAOA, for the Onboarding Staff Stack OR the hybrid 2022 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy and Immunology.
* If opting to register a staff member, registration is limited to one activity for the AAOA member and one activity for their staff member for this offer. 

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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

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