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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

Medicare Physician Payment

AMA Advocacy Update The House of Representatives voted 339-85 on March 6 to pass the…

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Medicare Advantage FAQ

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently sent a memo to Medicare Advantage (MA)…

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AMA National Survey to Document Physician Practice Expense Is Still Open

Please take the time to complete the Physician Practice Information Survey! If you or your…

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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, February 2024

Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. …

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US ENT Partners Announces Strategic Relationship With AAOA

by Keith E. Matheny, M.D., F.A.R.S. via LinkedIn US ENT Partners, a Group Purchasing Organization…

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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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AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology 2019

Course Agenda

Thursday, June 27 – Saturday, June 29, 2019
Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Thursday, June 27, 2019

11:00am: Check-in Opens

2:00pm-5:00pm: Introduction to Allergy

  • 2:00pm: Introduction to the Basic Course
  • 2:10pm: Allergies and Head & Neck Disease – An Overview
  • 2:40pm: Immunology of Allergy
  • 3:00pm: Epidemiology and Genetics of Allergy
  • 3:40pm: BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 4:00pm: Clinical Manifestations of Allergic Disease
  • 4:25pm: Unified Airway

5:00pm: Drinks with the Professors

Friday, June 28, 2019

7:30am-1:30pm: Allergy Testing

  • 7:30am: Allergens I: Characteristics and Standardization
  • 8:00am: Allergens II: Classes, Cross-reactivity and Selection
  • 8:40am: Mold Nomenclature
  • 8:50am: BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 9:20am: Skin Testing Techniques I: Introduction, Prick and Single Intradermal
  • 9:50am: Skin Testing Techniques II: IDT, MQT
  • 10:30am: Specific IgE Testing
  • 10:50am: Socioeconomics of Testing
  • 11:05am: Practicum I – Preparation of Testing/Treatment Board & Skin Testing Techniques

1:30pm-5:45pm: Treatment of Allergy

  • 1:30pm: Avoidance and Environmental Control
  • 2:05pm: Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy: SCIT & SLIT
  • 2:45pm: Pharmacotherapy Part I
  • 3:15pm: BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 3:45pm: Pharmacotherapy Part II
  • 4:15pm: Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I: Vial Preparation
  • 5:00pm: Questions I Want Answered – Jacques Peltier, MD

5:45pm: Reception with Exhibitors

Saturday, June 29, 2019

8:00am-3:05pm: Treatment of Allergy (Continued)

  • 8:00am: Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part II: Escalation, Maintenance and Withdrawal
  • 8:45am: BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 9:15am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I: Background and Efficacy
  • 9:45am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part II: Antigen Selection, Dosing and Vial Preparation
  • 10:30am: Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part III: Sublingual Tablets & Economics of SLIT
  • 10:45am: Practical Troubleshooting Panel
  • 11:30am: Audience Response Session: Allergy Treatment
  • 11:50am: Management of Allergy Emergencies
  • 12:30am: Immunotherapy Safety & Compliance
  • 12:45pm: LUNCH PICK-UP/BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 1:05am: Lunch & Faculty Panel: Adding Allergy to Practice
  • 2:05pm: Practicum II: Dose Calculation & Treatment Vial Preparation

3:05pm-5:30pm: Introduction to Advanced Topics

  • 3:05pm: Asthma Diagnosis: The Very Basics
  • 3:35pm: BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
  • 3:55pm: Food Allergy: An Introduction
  • 4:40pm: Socioeconomics of Allergy Treatment
  • 4:50pm: Questions You Asked

5:30pm: Course Adjourns

The 2019 AAOA Basic Course Schedule pdf file will be available for download soon.

The online syllabus will be available by June 20. All registrants will be provided with access instructions by e-mail when the syllabus is released.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy designates this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

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Registration Price List

Fellow Member$1,110.00
Associate Member$1,225.00
International Member$1,225.00
NP/PA Member$1,225.00
Allied Health Member$1,225.00
Resident Member$600.00
Non-Member Physician$3,000.00
Non-Member Allied Health, NP/PA$3,000.00
Industry Representative$3,000.00
Non-member Resident$850.00

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are non-transferable. Refunds (less a 20% administration fee) may be considered for cancellations received in writing by the AAOA prior to May 27, 2019.

Cancellations received after May 27, 2019 are non-refundable. 

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

Note for New Member Applicants

If you would like to receive a member rate for the 2019 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology, please submit your membership application, supporting documents, and payment no later than Friday, June 7, 2019.

Contact Ben Wokas at (202) 955-5010 ext. 300 or bwokas@aaoallergy.org if you have any questions.

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