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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 [email protected].
  • 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

Changes To E/M Codes Beginning On January 1st

January 7, 2021

Effective January 1, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) finalized significant changes to…

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Additional COVID-19 Relief Up in the Air

December 8, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared to be moving closer…

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CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Summary

August 20, 2020

On August 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…

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Upcoming Dates

12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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06/01/25: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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08/08/25: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course Recorded Content Available Now!

You can now access 19.5 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification (CC) until May 30 by watching recorded content from the AAOA Explorers Course 2025!

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Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 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 2025 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 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

Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
Access 19.5 hrs of Recorded Content
Until May 30
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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2025 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid, Independent
November 14-16, 2025
The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)
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Explorers Course 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
January 22-24, 2026
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa,
Sonoma, CA

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Now!

News and Updates

Boosting Your ENT Practice with Allergy Services podcast With Michelle Liu, MD

August 22, 2024

Michelle Liu, MD joined the host of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Ashley Agan, to…

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CEO Update, July 2024

July 29, 2024

Sitting here at the Basic Course I cannot help by be inspired. Such a great…

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CEO Update, June 2024

June 24, 2024

Does it seem like everything old is new again? The 70s seem to be back…

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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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PATIENT CORNER

The Secret Ingredients

By William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA Most people have heard about food allergies, or even know someone who had to run to the ER after eating…

(202) 955-5010 [email protected]

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Important Information

USP 797 Update

While the implementation date of the new USP General Chapter <797> Sterile Compounding has been postponed, it is not too early to start preparing. The 3 key compliance criteria all compounding personnel must meet annually. Learn More

Ingestion Update

Previously ingestion challenge testing for food, drugs or other substance was reported under Code 95075. That code has been deleted and effective January 1, 2013, is replaced by two new codes 95076 and 95079. Read More

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Updated Opinions and Guidance

FDA Updates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the following sublingual tablets for pollen-induced allergies.

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Scope of Knowledge

View the Updated Scope of Knowledge via PDF. View Now:

AAOA Scope of Knowledge

Medicare, MACRA and Your Practice

Medicare Documentation

Medicare has changed the documentation requirements. Please read this important update. Read More

MACRA Timeline

Please review the MACRA reporting timeline update for 2017. Read More

Become a Member

As a member, you will be eligible for registration fee discounts on all AAOA CME functions and all of our patient education and practice management resources. These savings alone can offset most or all of your dues. New in 2024! AAOA – US ENT Affinity program. Join Today

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AAOA NEWS

Leadership Blog

CEO Update, December 2024

December 18, 2024

“The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color…

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What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

November 22, 2024

Thanks to your feedback, we have reimagined our Advanced Course…

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Practice Management

Post-Election Policy Update

December 3, 2024

from CRD Associates Election Update Donald Trump won the presidency…

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Many otolaryngologists and their practice administrators confuse marketing and advertising, thinking marketing is limited to advertising to attract new patients.
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New IFAR Article

Special Issue: International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction Access Here

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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 30, 2025 
March 27-29, 2025 – Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 – Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
Learn More and Register

2025 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid, Independent
November 14-16, 2025
The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)

 

Explorers Course 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
January 22-24, 2026
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa,
Sonoma, CA


USP 797 Online Module
Learn More and Register

AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Now!

Advocacy Updates

Policy Update: State of the Union Address, Budget Updates

March 11, 2024

President Biden’s State of the Union Address State of the…

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Medicare Physician Payment

March 9, 2024

AMA Advocacy Update The House of Representatives voted 339-85 on…

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