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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 and Administration Take Aggressive Action to Address COVID-19 Pandemic but Providers Continue to Struggle
Congress has passed four pieces of legislation and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
USP General Chapter News. Media Fill Test Kit
Implementation of the new USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations is still…
HHS Attestation Update
As AMA reported in the AMA Advocacy Update of May 22, HHS announced that providers need to…
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
12/01/22: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/23: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/23: Research Grant Cycle
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06/26/23: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2023 Basic Course
07/01/23: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION
The hybrid 2023 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology will take place from Thursday, March 30 – Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Hythe, Vail, CO (formerly known as the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort). The live–stream content and pre-work will be made available to virtual attendees and live attendees via the Whova app with the pre-work content releasing on March 1, 2023. Learn More and Register Now
RESIDENTS
For information about Resident 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
Live and Online CME
AAOA Educational Stacks
October 15-December 31, 2022
2023 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
March 30 – April 1, 2023
The Hythe Vail
Formerly the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
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2023 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
June 29 – July 1, 2023
Hyatt Regency Seattle
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2023 AAOA Annual Meeting
September 28 – September 30, 2023
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downton
USP 797 Online Module
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News and Updates
CRS with/without Nasal Polyps Podcast Series: Shared Decision-Making
In the fourth and final episode of CRS with/without Nasal Polyps Podcast Series: Shared Decision-Making,…
CRS with/without Nasal Polyps Podcast Series: Quality of Life Burden
In the third episode of CRS with/without Nasal Polyps Podcast Series: Quality of Life Burden,…
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.