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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 affinityprogram@aaoallergy.org.
Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
Advocacy support.
And much more! Learn More

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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

Upcoming Dates

06/01/26: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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08/08/26: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course 2026: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology

Focusing on surgical and medical management of airway disease in ENT, the Explorers Course 2026 will focus on the "sinus” headache, ocular manifestations of allergies and treatments beyond antihistamine eye drops, food allergy, microbiome and allergies/sinusitis, changing environment, and more. Learn about the Explorers Course 2026 here.

Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 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 2026 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

Explorers Course 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access December 22-March 23, 2026
January 22-24, 2026 - Live
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa,
Sonoma, CA
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2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
July 9-11, 2026 – Live
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
Hybrid, Independent*
August 15 – October 15, 2026
September 11-13, 2026 – Live
Loews Ventana Canyon
Tucson, AZ
*NOT in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1 - December 31, 2025

News and Updates

President’s Message: Five Items AAOA Members Need to Know 2017

July 30, 2017

MACRA (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act) is different from ACA (Affordable Care Act) Most…

President Message

June 18, 2017

Are lectures the best way to educate physicians? What does it take for us to…

Socio-Economic Committee Update May 2017

May 23, 2017

By AAOA Leadership Change is the only constant in life and medicine to borrow from…

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

The Twelve Days of Allergies

By Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA Why We Sneeze at Christmas, Even Though the Pollen Counts Are Low Many people are surprised to find their allergy…

(202) 955-5010 contact@aaoallergy.org

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Sponsored Product Theaters

2026 NON-AAOA SATELLITE EVENTS

These commercially supported Product Theaters are independent of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) educational activities and are not accredited by AAOA.

Explorers Course

Amgen/AstraZeneca

The Epithelium in Focus: Rethinking the Approach to CRSwNP and Severe Asthma

Thursday, January 22, 2026; 6:35–7:35 pm PST
Location: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa; Room: Kenwood

Speakers: Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA and Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA

Sanofi And Regeneron

Explore Control in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

Friday, January 23, 2026; 10:55 – 11:55 am PST
Location: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa; Room: Kenwood

Speaker: Ayesha Khalid, MD, MBA, FAAOA

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These commercially supported Product Theaters are independent of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) educational activities and are not accredited by AAOA.

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

The Sponsorship and Exhibit fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Contact the AAOA at 202-955-5010 or mfassnacht@aaoallergy.org if you have any questions.

2026 ANNUAL MEETING

2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
Hybrid, Independent*
August 15 – October 15, 2026
September 11-13, 2026 – Live
Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, AZ
*NOT in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings