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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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Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology

Course Schedule

Thursday July 6, 2017

12:30pm-2:00pm: Registration

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

Available Credit Types: AMA PRA Category 1, Non-Physician Attendance

  • 2:00pm Introduction to the Basic Course (10)- Elizabeth Mahoney, MD
  • 2:10pm Allergies and Head & Neck Disease-An Overview (30)-Matthew W. Ryan MD, FAAOA
  • 2:40pm Immunology of Allergy (20)-Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA
  • 3:oopm Epidemiology and Genetics of Allergy (40)-Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA
  • 3:40pm Break With Exhibitors
  • 4:00pm Clinical Manifestations of Allergic Disease (25)-Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • 4:25pm Unified Airway (30)-John H. Jrouse, MD, PhD, MBA

5:00pm-6:00pm: Drinks with the Professors

Friday July 7, 2017

7:00am-7:30am: Breakfast with Exhibitors

7:30am-1:20pm: Allergy Testing

Available Credit Types: AMA PRA Category 1, Non-Physician Attendance

  • 7:30pm Allergens I: Characteristics and Standardization (30)-Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • 8:00pm Allergens II: Classes, Cross-reactivity and Selection (45)-Christopher D Brook, MD
  • 8:45pm Skin Testing Techniques I: Introduction, Prick and Single Intradermal (30)-Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • 9:15pm Break With Exhibitors
  • 9:30am Skin Testing Techniques II: IDT, MQT (40)-Matthew W. Ryan, MD, FAAOA
  • 10:10am Specific IgE Testing (25)-J. Whit Mims, MD
  • 10:35pm Socioeconomic of Testing (30)-Jami Lucus
  • 10:55pm Break With Exhibitors
  • 11:05am Practicum I – Preparation of Testing/Treatment Board & Skin Testing Techniques (20)
  • 11:35am Lunch with Exhibitors – Group 2 (45)
  • 11:35am Lunch/Break with Exhibitors – Group 3 (75)
  • 11:35am Practicum I – Breakout Group 1 (20)
  • 11:55am Lunch/Break with Exhibitors – Group 1 (85)
  • 12:20am Practicum I – Breakout Group 2 (20)
  • 12:40am Break with Exhibitors – Group 2 (40)
  • 12:50am Practicum I – Breakout Group 3 (20) (40)

1:20pm-5:10pm: The Treatment of Allergies

Available Credit Types: AMA PRA Category 1, Non-Physician Attendance

  • 1:20pm Avoidance and Environmental Control (45)-Christopher D Brook, MD
  • 2:05pm Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy: SCIT & SLIT (40)-Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA
  • 2:45pm Pharmacotherapy Part I (30) (30)John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA
  • 3:15pm Break With Exhibitors
  • 3:35am Pharmacotherapy Part II (30)-John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA
  • 4:05am Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I: Vial Preparation (45)-Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
  • 4:50am Questions Answered: Follow-Up from Drinks with the Professors-Jacques C Peltier, MD

5:10pm-6:10pm: Reception with the Exhibitors

Saturday July 8, 2017


7:00am-7:30am: Breakfast with Exhibitors

7:30am-1:20pm: Allergy Testing

Available Credit Types: AMA PRA Category 1, Non-Physician Attendance

  • 7:30am Allergens I: Characteristics and Standardization (30)-Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • 8:00am Allergens II: Classes, Cross-reactivity and Selection (45)-Christopher D Brook, M
  • 8:45am Skin Testing Techniques I: Introduction, Prick and Single Intradermal (30)-Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA
  • 9:15am Break With Exhibitors
  • 9:30am Skin Testing Techniques II: IDT, MQT (40)
    Matthew W. Ryan, MD, FAAOA
  • 10:10am Specific IgE Testing (25)-J. Whit Mims, MD
  • 10:35am Socioeconomics of Testing (20)-Jami Lucas
  • 10:55am Break With Exhibitors
  • 11:05am Practicum I – Preparation of Testing/Treatment Board & Skin Testing Techniques (20)-Jacques C Peltier, MD
  • 11:35am Lunch with Exhibitors – Group 2 (45)
  • 11:35am Lunch/Break with Exhibitors – Group 3 (75)
  • 12:20pm Practicum I – Breakout Group 1 (20)
  • 12:40pm Break with Exhibitors – Group 2 (40)
  • 12:50pm Practicum I – Breakout Group 3 (20)

1:20pm-5:10pm: Treatment of Allergy

Available Credit Types: AMA PRA Category 1, Non-Physician Attendance

  • 1:20pm Avoidance and Environmental Control (45)-Christopher D Brook, MD
  • 2:05pm Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy: SCIT & SLIT (40)-Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA
  • 2:45pm Pharmacotherapy Part I (30)-John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA
  • 3:15pm Break With Exhibitors
  • 3:55pm Pharmacotherapy Part II (30)-John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA
  • 4:05pm Application of Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy Part I: Vial Preparation (45)-Elizabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
  • 4:50pm Questions Answered: Follow-Up from Drinks with the Professors
    Jacques C Peltier, MD

5:10 pm-6:10 pm: Reception with the Exhibitors


Download a printable file of the 2017 AAOA Basic Course Agenda.<br>The online syllabus will be available by June 22. All registrants will be provided with access instructions by e-mail when the syllabus is released.

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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 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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