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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

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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Congress and Administration Take Aggressive Action to Address COVID-19 Pandemic but Providers Continue to Struggle

June 11, 2020

Congress has passed four pieces of legislation and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

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USP General Chapter News. Media Fill Test Kit

June 10, 2020

Implementation of the new USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations is still…

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Upcoming Dates

10/15/26: Annual Meeting Content Access
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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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12/16/26: Explorers Course Hotel Deadline
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06/01/27: Research Grant Cycle
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07/01/27: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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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

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Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Analysis
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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

2026 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
Content Access October 15, 2026
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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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2027 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy &
Immunology – Hybrid
June 8, 2027 - September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 - Live
Paradise Point San Diego, CA

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
Available Until December 31

News and Updates

Applications of AI in the Field of Otolaryngology ENT

June 13, 2025

Join Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA, chair of AAOA PPR Committee, as she chats with Anaïs…

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CEO Update, May 2025

May 29, 2025

“Knowledge is useless unless it is shared,” Yvonne Jobin, Cree Elder No truer statement can…

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What to Do and Where to Eat This Summer in Park City, UT

April 30, 2025

The 2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology is going to Utah! We are excited to…

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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

Breaking Down Viral ENT Health Hacks

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Social media continues to be a highly utilized source of health information especially among younger patients. According to a survey…

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(202) 955-5010 contact@aaoallergy.org

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Important Information

Resident Scholarships

In an effort to further resident education, the AAOA offers Resident Scholarships for the Basic and Advanced Courses. Designed to assist residents with travel and accommodation costs, travel scholarships are given to those residents who have applied for a scholarship and are an AAOA Member as of the application deadline.

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Research Grants

The AAOA Foundation is committed to supporting research—both basic and translational—aimed at improving patient care. Our funding is available to any investigator who wishes to advance knowledge within the field of otolaryngic allergy. Research goals should align with our scope of knowledge.

There are two proposal deadlines each year:
– June 1st (award notification by August 1)
– December 1st (award notification by February 1)

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Resident Membership

AAOA offers two pathways for resident membership.

Resident may join individually for a flat fee of $45 for the lifetime of their residency.  With this comes tremendous access to the AAOA education programs, Foundation research grants, educational stipends, and more.

Training Programs can sponsor all their residents as AAOA members.   Any Faculty who is an active AAOA member can sponsor the program residents.  This is expanded from the Chair or Program Director to any faculty member.   This can be a great way to augment your resident training by assuring the program residents have access to the AAOA education programs, Foundation research grants, educational stipends, and more.

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Advocacy Updates

CMS to Provide Advanced Payments to Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

March 14, 2024

On Saturday, March 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

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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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New IFAR Article

Special Issue: International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic (ICAR) Access Here

Sarah Wise, MD, FAAOA joins Dr. Tim Smith’s Scope It Out to discuss ICAR Listen to Podcast

AAOA NEWS

Expert Tips for Surviving Pollen Season

April 2, 2026

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Spring is here and whether…

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It Started with the 1998 AAOA Basic Course…

February 6, 2020

by Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA In the late 90s, I…

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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
Content Access October 15, 2026
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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
Learn More and Register
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2027 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy &
Immunology – Hybrid
June 8, 2027 – September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 – Live
Paradise Point San Diego, CA
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2027 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
October 28 – October 31, 2027 – Live
Mills House Charleston, SC
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Release October 1 – December 31

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. Join Today

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