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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.”
ADVOCACY UPDATES
Congress Considers Extension of Telehealth Flexibilities Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to…
Changes To E/M Codes Beginning On January 1st
Effective January 1, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) finalized significant changes to…
Additional COVID-19 Relief Up in the Air
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared to be moving closer…
Changes in MACRA
Before the close of 2017, all physicians must take action to avoid the 4 percent cut that will be assessed in 2019 for not participating in the new Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Read More
CMS Announces Changes in MACRA Implementation Timeline. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced major changes to the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization (MACRA).
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Upcoming Dates
12/01/23: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/24: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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06/25/24: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2024 Basic Course
07/01/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION
2023 AAOA Annual Meeting
Register Now to access over 19 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification through our 2023 Hybrid Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place in Nashville and virtually from September 29 – October 1, 2023. On-Demand post course access will be open until November 14, 2023. Learn More
RESIDENTS
For information about Resident opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More
IFAR
Available Now
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
Live and Online CME
2023 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
February 8 – 10, 2024
Hyatt Regency Tamaya
Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
(outside Albuquerque)
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2024 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
July 25-27, 2024
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2024 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Availability – November 1, 2023
News and Updates
USP General Chapter Released
After a multi-year effort, the long-awaited revision of Chapter 797 Standards for Sterile Compounding (797) of…
Sore Throat Becoming Dominant COVID Symptom
You are encouraged to remain vigilant when any symptoms of URI emerge, especially as COVID…
PRACTICE RESOURCES
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.