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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
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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

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

Explorers Course 2026 Content Available On-Demand

You can now access 19.75 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification (CC) until March 23 by watching recorded content from the AAOA Explorers Course 2026! Watch lectures at your pace and leisure while traveling or in the comfort of your home or office. You have over two and a half months to watch everything and maybe re-watch some of the lectures!  Learn More

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

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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 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
Content Access Until March 23, 2026
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2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
July 9-11, 2026 – Live
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
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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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available February 1 - April 30, 2026

News and Updates

Here is What You Missed…

September 26, 2019

2019 New Orleans was an outstanding success?  With over 500 participants, our AAOA members left…

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A Message from AAOA President, Alpen Patel, MD

September 26, 2019

Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA is currently serving as 2019-2020 AAOA President. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGGN1HewAsI AAOA's 2019-2020 President,…

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Join AAOA in the Lone Star

July 24, 2019

Join us in the Lone Star State for the 2019 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy…

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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 Twelve Days of Allergies

By Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA Why We Sneeze at Christmas, Even Though the Pollen Counts Are Low Many people are surprised to find their allergy…

(202) 955-5010 contact@aaoallergy.org

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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

DosedDaily: A Free Resource For Residents

November 12, 2021

The AAOA has partnered with DosedDaily to offer a free…

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OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard

November 8, 2021

On Friday, November 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

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Practice Management

AAOA Zoomcast Series: Just In Time Content for AAOA Members

January 18, 2022

AAOA offers many tools to help keep our members up…

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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 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
Content Access Until March 23, 2026
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2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
July 9-11, 2026 – Live
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
Learn More and Register 

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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
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
Learn More and Register

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USP 797 Online Module
Learn More and Register

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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available February 1 – April 30, 2026

Advocacy Updates

Burnout: A Real Problem, Not Just a Trendy Talk Show Topic

June 15, 2018

When you really look at hot topics in medicine, physician…

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So, You Think You Have Been to the Advanced Course….

June 6, 2018

We all suffer from the need to find new and…

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