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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
Your AAOA at the AMA
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Fall Advocacy Update: USP 797, E/M Documentation and Payment
Revisions to USP Chapter 797 Open for Comment Since the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) released…
Brief Update on the Final CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule
On November 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the final Physician Fee…
Upcoming Dates
06/01/26: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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06/15/26: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION
Explorers Course 2027
Content deep dives for 2027 will focus on advanced rhinology for the private practice ENT, advanced laryngology featuring Nausheen Jamal, MD, Chair, UTMB and Barbara Ebersole, an outstanding SLP at MD Anderson, ETD and the roll for in office procedures, balloons, and more, dermatologic manifestation of allergic disease, and more! 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
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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Immunology – Hybrid
June 8, 2027 – September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 – Live
2027 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
October 28 – October 31, 2027 – Live
Mills House Charleston, SC
USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Release October 1 – December 31
News and Updates
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CEO Update, December 2024
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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.