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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
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
What you need to comply with the pending USP General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations
3 key compliance criteria The new USP General Chapter <797> Sterile Compounding went into effect…
2019 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & immunology Optional USP 797 Compliance Workshop
Cost: $125 for AAOA members and $300 for non-members* in addition to AAOA Advanced Course registration…
NEWS! USP General Chapter Implementation Postponed
The United States Pharmacopeia announced that, due to appeals underway, the previously announced implementation date…
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
2026 AAOA Basic Course
Join us at the upcoming 2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology for a one-of-a-kind session designed to help you refine and practice your allergy skin testing techniques. During this interactive session, Drs. Siddiqui, Brook and Folsom will walk you through skin testing techniques using several commonly available devices, highlighting the subtle differences in technique and performance. You’ll be able to observe live demonstrations, participate, and learn the nuances of each testing method in action. Learn More and Register
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
Available Now
Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Analysis
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Changes in Managing Practices
Live and Online CME
2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
August 8, 2026 – Registration Deadline
July 9-11, 2026 – Live
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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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
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Explorers Course 2027: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology – Hybrid
December 7, 2026 – March 7, 2027
January 7 – 9, 2027 – Live
The Hythe Vail, CO
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available February 1 – April 30, 2026
News and Updates
“If It Is Not Documented”
As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…
CEO Update, September 2024
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall”. F. Scott Fitzgerald…
ABOHNS Practice Analysis Job Task Analysis Survey
On September 24 the ABOHNS initiated a Practice Analysis (Job Task Analysis) Survey. All ABOHNS…
PRACTICE RESOURCES
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.