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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.
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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

NEWS! USP General Chapter Implementation Postponed

September 26, 2019

The United States Pharmacopeia announced that, due to appeals underway, the previously announced implementation date…

USP Update

June 4, 2019

Final Standards for Allergen Extract Compounding under USP Chapter 797 The long-awaited new USP Chapter…

Impact OF 2019 Physician Fee Schedule on Allergy and Sinus Services

January 10, 2019

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

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 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.

Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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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
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News and Updates

A Message From The AAOA President Michael Platt, MD, FAAOA

October 26, 2021

United Agrees To Give Physicians ERISA Rights in Connection with Repayment Demands

September 13, 2021

Bottom line Recent class action settlement gives all out-of-network (“ONET”) physicians important – and often overlooked –…

Starting an Allergy Practice

August 20, 2021

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

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.

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

Hypoallergenic Pet Food: Myth or Magic Solution?

By Alfred Sassler, DO, AAOA PPR Commitee A major pet food producer is marketing a “groundbreaking” cat food to reduce cat allergens. It was released…

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Member Benefit

International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR)

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The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR) is the official journal of the AAOA and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). Published monthly by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., IFAR provides a forum for clinical researchers, basic scientists, clinicians, and others to publish original research and explore controversies in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with otolaryngic allergy, rhinologic, and skull base conditions. A free subscription to IFAR is part of AAOA’s benefits for Associate and Fellow Members.

A free IFAR app is available from the App Store. Download the app to either an iPad or an iPhone. You will need your Wiley login/password to access the content.

To access the most recent issue of IFAR as well as previous issues. You will need your Wiley login/password to access the articles and related information.

Click here for more information about IFAR, including submission instructions and advertising information.

Spotlight/News

Experience Scottsdale at the 2020 AAOA Annual Meeting by Cecelia Damask, DO

December 31, 2019

Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA is currently serving…

The Excitement of the Recent AAOA Annual Meeting is Still Upon Us…

October 31, 2019

The AAOA is an organization committed to your professional growth and provides you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact for the patients you serve.

A Message from AAOA President, Alpen Patel, MD

September 26, 2019

Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA is currently serving…