AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology 2026
Schedule
Pre-Work Launch: June 9, 2026
Live In-Person & Live Streaming: Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
August 8, 2026 – Registration Deadline
Post Content Access: September 14, 2026
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida & Whova App
As a hybrid meeting, we are excited to offer both live F2F/In Person and Virtual participation. Access Pre-Work Content and Live Stream
Pre-work - On-Demand
INTRODUCTION TO ALLERGY
Overview of Allergies & Head & Neck Disease
Immunology of Allergy
Epidemiology of Allergy
Genetics of Allergy
Clinical Manifestations of Allergic Disease
Unified Airway
ALLERGY TESTING
Allergen Characteristics & Standardization
Allergen Classes
Cross-Reactivity Selection
Preparation of Testing & Treatment Board
Skin Testing Techniques 1: Prick & Single Intradermal Test
Skin Testing Techniques 2: IDT
Skin Testing Techniques 3: MQT
In Vitro Specific IgE Testing
Coding for Allergy Testing – What You Need to Know
TREATMENT OF ALLERGY
Avoidance & Environmental Control
Immunology & Principles of Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis
Pharmacotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis – Part 1: Mechanisms and Classes
Pharmacotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis Part II: Treatment and Guidelines
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalants Part I: Background & Efficacy
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Inhalants: Tablets & Economics
SCIT and SLIT Vial Creation: Initial Dosing and Vial Preparation
Management of Allergy Emergencies
INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED TOPICS
Basics of Asthma Diagnosis and Management
Introduction to Food Allergy
Coding for Allergy Treatment – What You Need to Know
Please find the DRAFT agenda* for the live portion of the meeting in the Thursday-Saturday tabs!
* Subject to change, times in EDT
Thursday, July 9
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Demo Labs
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM: Introduction to Basic Course
2:10 PM – 2:35 PM: Overview and Clinical Manifestations of Allergy
2:35 PM – 3:00 PM: Allergy in Head & Neck Panel
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Allergy Epidemiology & Immunology
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Immunology of Biologics
3:30 PM – 4:05 PM: Demo Labs
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM: Trivia Slam: Immunology Edition
4:25 PM – 4:55 PM: Adding Allergy to Your Practice Panel
4:55 PM – 5:25 PM: Demo Labs
Friday, July 10
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Run or Yoga on the Beach – Optional
Join faculty and colleagues as they jump start their day
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Non-AAOA Satellite Event – Resident PBL
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Demo Labs
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Skin Testing I: Testing Board, Controls, Indications and Contraindications
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Skin Testing 2: Skin Prick Testing and Modified Quantitative Testing
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM: Demo Labs
9:35 AM – 9:55 AM: Specific IgE Testing
9:55 AM – 10:25 AM: The Great Allergy Panel Bake Off: Which/How Many Antigens do you test for?
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM: Escape Room: Allergy Testing
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Challenges in Skin Testing Panel
11:15 AM – 11:50 AM: Demo Labs
11:50 AM – 12:20 PM: Skin Testing Practicum
12:20 PM – 1:20 PM: Non-AAOA Satellite Event
1:20 PM – 1:50 PM: Office Tour Panel
1:50 PM – 2:20 PM: Allergy Testing Method Panel
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM: Pharmacotherapy Trivia Slam
2:40 PM – 3:10 PM: What Immunotherapy Do You Offer Panel
3:10 PM – 3:45 PM: Demo Labs
3:45 PM – 4:05 PM: Allergy Emergencies
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM: Escape Room: Allergy Emergencies
4:20 PM – 4:35 PM: Live Q&A
4:35 PM – 5:35 PM: Problem Solving with Professors
Saturday, July 11
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Run or Yoga on the Beach – Optional
Join faculty and colleagues as they jump start their day
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Demo Labs
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: SCIT Vial Prep and Protocol
8:45 AM – 9:05 AM: SLIT Vial Prep: Escalation, Maintenance, Withdrawal
9:05 AM – 9:40 AM: Demo Labs
9:40 AM – 10:40 AM: Dose Calculations & Vial Preparation Practicum
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Escape Room: Vials
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: How I Perform SLIT Panel
11:30 AM – 12:05 AM: Demo Labs
12:05 AM – 12:25 PM: The Most Bang for Your Buck: Environmental Controls
12:25 PM – 12:55 PM: Adding Allergy to Your Practice Logistics Panel
12:55 PM – 1:30 PM: Demo Labs
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Choosing a MAB — When & Which Biologic Panel
2:00 PM – 2:40 PM: Advanced Topic Panel
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM: Live Q&A
Join Us in Park City
| Fellow Member | $1,100.00 |
| 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 |
Members registered for the 2026 Basic Course earn 15% off the 2027 Explorers Course! The discount will be sent to the attendees at the conclusion of the 2026 Basic Course.