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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."

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 info@usentpartners.com.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

CMS Updates Conversion Factor for Physician Services

In early March, Congress adopted legislation that updated the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor for…

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CMS to Provide Advanced Payments to Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

On Saturday, March 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a statement…

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Policy Update: State of the Union Address, Budget Updates

President Biden’s State of the Union Address State of the Union Transcript State of the Union Video…

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Upcoming Dates

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

08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

AAOA Advanced Course

The recorded course content is available until April 30, 2024. This year’s Advanced Course featured Laryngology and Skull Base Surgery with Nausheen Jamal, MD and Garret Choby, MD as featured faculty.

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

2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
On-Demand Content Access Deadline:
April 30, 2024
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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
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Availability - April 1, 2024

News and Updates

CEO Update, March 2024

March is such an optimistic month. (Although some may wonder this year with the extension of…

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Member Perspective on AAOA Value

by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA Having been a long-time member of the AAOA, recent upgrades…

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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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AAOA Annual Meeting 2017

Annual Meeting Agenda

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The Full Agenda for the meeting is coming soon!

Friday, September 8th, 2017

6:30am-10:30am: Fellow Exam

11:00am-12:00pm: Panel Discussion, How to Make SLIT Work in Your Practice – Sandra Lin, MD, Ivor Emanuel, MD, Paul Fass, MD, FAAOA, Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA, William Reisacher, MD, John Fornadley, MD, FAAOA

12:00pm-1:30pm: Annual Business Meeting, AAOA Today & Tomorrow (Lunch) – Melissa Hertler, MD, J. Whit Mims, MD, Robert Stachler, MD, Alpen Patel, MD, Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA, Matthew Ryan, MD, FAAOA, Douglas Dawson, MD

1:30pm-3:30pm: Content Meets Culture Windy City Tours (concurrent sessions)

  • Allergies and Sinusitis: Where do the Two Intersect – Adrienne Laury, MD, Sarah Wise, MD
  • Antigen Selection – Bruce Gordon, MD
  • Chronic Cough – Melissa Hertler, MD, Monica Patadia, MD, FAAOA
  • Emergencies in Allergy – Christopher Brook, MD, Michael Platt, MD
  • Food Allergies – William Reisacher, MD
  • Migraines and Allergy – Mark Mehle, MD, John Fornadley, MD, FAAOA
  • Pediatric Chronic Sinusitis – J. Whit Mims, MD, Zachary Solar, MD, MS
  • Practice Pearls – Ivor Emanuel, MD, Paul Fass, MD, FAAOA
  • Reflux and Laryngeal Issues – Robert Stachler, MD, Alpen Patel, MD
  • Sublingual Immunotherapy – Sandra Lin, MD
  • Decision Making between SLIT and SCIT – Kevin Wilson, MD
  • Venomous Stinging Insect Hypersensitivity – Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA, Andrea Lewis, MD, FAAOA

3:30pm-4:30pm: Keynote Lecture, How to Stay Out of Trouble With the Law: Lessons From 30 Years Defending Physicians – Kevin Glenn

4:30pm-5:00pm: Networking Break w/ Exhibitors

5:00pm-6:00pm: BJ Ferguson Memorial Keynote Lecture, Food Allergy: What’s New in Prevention & Treatment – Amal Assa’ad, MD

6:30pm-8:30pm: AAOA Soirée, A Night at the Museum

Saturday, September 9th, 2017

6:00am-6:45am: Healthy Start Fitness Sessions

7:00am-8:00am: Breakfast w/ Exhibitors

8:00am-9:20am: Keynote Lecture, Strategic & Tactical Practice Management: 10 Things Every Medical Practice Should be Doing in the New Healthcare Environment – Ron Howrigon

9:30am-10:30am: Concurrent Sessions, Practice Management & ReCAP

  • Practice Management
    • Analyzing & Improving the Workflow: Process Efficiency Leads to Improved Patient Care – Ken Hertz
    • Best Practices in Management of Allergy Ancillary Staff – AOA
    • Coding for Allergy Services in 2017 – Teresa Thompson
    • Relationship Marketing: How To Put It In Action – Cheyanne Brinson
  • ReCAP
    • Immunology – John Fornadley, MD, FAAOA, Christopher Brook, MD, Michael Platt, MD

10:30am-11:00am: Networking Break w/ Exhibitors

11:00am-12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions, Practice Management & ReCAP

  • Practice Management
    • Analyzing Your Practice Culture: Improve Structure & Performance – Ken Hertz
    • Dancing with the Devil: Insider Secrets for Negotiating with Managed Care Companies – Ron Howrigon
    • Optimizing the Revenue Cycle in Your Otolaryngic Allergy Practice – Kim Pollock
    • Practice Transitions: Plan Your Journey – Cheyenne Brinson
  • ReCAP
    • Testing & Treatment – Kevin Wilson, MD, David Palmer, MD

12:00pm-1:00pm: Networking Lunch w/ Corporate Sponsor

1:00pm-2:00pm: Keynote Lecture, Surviving & Thriving in Challenging Times – What’s Next for the Practice of Allergy & Otolaryngology – Ken Hertz

2:15pm-3:15pm: Concurrent Sessions, Practice Management & ReCAP

  • Practice Management
    • Analyzing Your Practice Culture: Improve Structure & Performance – Ken Hertz
    • Coding & Billing Conundrums in Otolaryngic Allergy – Kim Pollock
    • High Deductible Health Plans – You Need a Plan – Cheyanne Brinson
    • Patient-Centered Care – Providing Great Service in Addition to Great Care – Ron Howrigon
  • ReCAP
    • Vial Preparation & Delivery – Monica Patadia, MD, FAAOA, Stella Lee, MD, FAAOA

3:15pm-4:15pm: Concurrent Sessions, Practice Management & ReCAP

  • Practice Management
    • Dancing with the Devil: Insider Secrets for Negotiating with Managed Care Companies – Ron Howrigon
    • Documenting to Support Your Encounters – Teresa Thompson
    • Optimizing the Revenue Cycle in Your Otolaryngic Allergy Practice – Kim Pollock
    • Society of PAs in Otolaryngology Perspective – Marie Gilbert, PA-C, Kristi Gridley, PA
  • ReCAP
    • Food Allergy – Melissa Hertler, MD, Ayesha Khalid, MD, MBA

4:15pm-4:45pm: Networking Break w/ Exhibitors

4:45pm-5:45pm: Concurrent Sessions, Practice Management & ReCAP

  • Practice Management
    • Coding for Allergy Services in 2017 – Teresa Thompson
    • Patient-Centered Care – Providing Great Service in Addition to Great Care – Ron Howrigon
    • Managing & Developing your Most Valuable Practice Asset – Your Employees: Problem-Based Approach – Cheyanne Brinson
    • Staffing Conundrums & Techniques to Improve Efficiencies – Marie Gilbert, PA-C, Kristi Gridley, PA
  • ReCAP
    • Ahstma/Allergy Emergencies – Bruce Gordon, MD, John Fornadley, MD, FAAOA, J. Whit Mims, MD, Michael Parker, MD

6:00pm-7:00pm: Taste of Chicago Reception w/ Exhibitors

Sunday, September 10th, 2017


6:15am-7:15am: Healthy Start Fitness Sessions

7:30am-9:00am: Scientific Research Breakfast – Adam Honeybrook, MD, Sarah Wise, MD, Ashleigh Halderman, MD, Alexandra Oritz, MD, Thomas Kaffenberger, MD, Leila Mady, MD, PhD

9:00am-10:00am: Concurrent Sessions, Rapid Fire Learning

  • Advanced Therapeutics in Atopic Dermatitis – Peter Lio, MD
  • AERD – Matthew Ryan, MD, FAAOA, Nathan Deckard, MD, Amber Luong, MD, PhD, James Stankiewicz, MD
  • Allergy in the CRS Patient – Christopher Brook, MD, Michael Platt, MD
  • Asthma Updates – Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • Biologics – Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA

10:15am-11:15am: Concurrent Sessions, Cases, Conversations, and Collaboration

  • Challenges in Immunotherapy Practice – Sandra Lin, MD, Ivor Emanuel, MD, John Fornadley, MD, FAAOA, David Palmer, MD
  • Living with an Itch – A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment – Peter Lio
  • Medication Allergy – Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA
  • Sleep & Allergy – Andrea Lewis, MD, FAAOA, Douglas Dawson, MD
  • Starting Your Allergy Practice – William Reisacher, MD, Kristin Marcum, MD, Elizabeth Sham, MD

 


Download a printable file of the 2017 AAOA Annual Meeting Agenda.

The online syllabus will be available by August 25. All registrants will be provided with access instructions by e-mail when the syllabus is released.

Join Us IN Chicago

Fellow Member$475.00
Associate Member$495.00
International Member$495.00
NP/PA Member$495.00
Allied Health Member$495.00
Resident Member $0
Non-Member Physician$795.00
Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA$795.00
Industry Representative$795.00

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds (less a 50% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to August 7, 2017.

Cancellations received after August 7, 2017 are non-refundable. 

If you have a disability or require assistance during the course, contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or aaoa@aaoaf.org.

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