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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

EpiPen Shortage Update

FDA has a drug shortage database which includes reasons for and updates on drug shortages. Today the…

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Breaking News on USP Chapter 797

An updated draft of USP Chapter 797 was released today. Updated Chapter 797 Posted for Public Comment: Separate Requirements…

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Congress Makes Changes to MACRA

The second year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and…

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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

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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

Congress Sends Sesame Labeling Bill To President

By Beth Wang / April 15, 2021 at 11:57 AM The House on Wednesday (April 14) passed…

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A Pivotal New Publication on the Role of Biologics

A team led by AAOA Education Coordinator Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA, and AAOA President (2018-2019)…

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CMS Coding 2021 – AAOA Zoomcast

A brief summary of the CMS Coding 2021 – AAOA Zoomcast Series: Just In Time…

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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

Register For Live or Online CME

Education Development

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
Learn More and Register

2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & ImmunologyHybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 – Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
Book Your Room

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

Learn More and Register

 

AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Now!

Call For Proposals

The AAOA is seeking proposals to incorporate in the educational sessions for the 2025 Annual Meeting. You can submit ideas for didactic lectures, game-based learning sessions, panels, or something out of the ordinary! The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM ET, Monday, January 27, 2025. Learn More

Call For Scientific Abstracts

Share your research with the otolaryngology specialists attending the AAOA Annual Meeting. Submitted abstracts will be considered for oral or poster presentation during the meeting. Contact AAOA for more information. Learn More

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What's New in CME

Now your AAOA CME program participation can earn you more. Members can choose to participate in ABOHNS Continuing Certification credits (CC, formerly known as MOC) Part II: Self-Assessment credits. CC credits are offered for all AAOA live activities and some on-demand activities. AAOA is excited about this new opportunity to help expand member value and give our members more for the CME dollars.  Learn More

USP <797> News

AAOA has partnered with Valiteq to offer media fill test kits as a special AAOA member rate to meet the media fill and gloved fingertip testing requirements.   Each kit, currently defined as Allerteq A1CDI, consists of the media fill test, the gloved fingertip test kit with 6 contact plates, 2-week incubation process, 1-week growth promotion, and a written report at 4 weeks. Learn More

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The AAOA Process

Based on our scope of knowledge, the AAOA Basic and Advanced Courses in Allergy & Immunology build on each other to help give the healthcare practitioner the tools needed to diagnose and manage allergy patients. Our Annual Meeting offers attendees an opportunity to hear cutting-edge research and current clinical management debates to help translate it into their day-to-day practice.  The program is augmented with focused instruction courses and workshops to help assure all our attendees gain value for the time spent.

Become a Member

As a member, you will be eligible for registration fee discounts on all AAOA CME functions 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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Questions/Comments?

If you have any questions or comments about the AAOA CME Events, please contact us: [email protected] or (202) 955-5010.

Resources

Resident Travel Scholarships

To apply for a resident travel Scholarship, email the following components to AAOA:

  • AAOA Resident member or Resident member candidate with a complete application Download Application
  • A letter expressing your interest in the AAOA and its programs, as well as why you should be a grant recipient
  • A letter of recommendation from Program Director on letterhead
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