American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology 2026

Date & Location: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 AM – Monday, September 14, 2026, 11:59 PM
Pre-Work Launch: June 9, 2026
Live In-Person & Live Streaming: Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
Post Content Access: Until September 14, 2026
The AAOA program centers around clinical issues related to the care of allergy/immunology and inflammatory diseases of the airways and systems related to the head and neck.The Basic Course focuses on:

More integration of SLIT into treatment discussions
Introduction to Allergy
Allergy Testing (Prick, IT, IDT, In Vitro)
Basic principles of allergy
Treatment of Allergy (SCIT, SLIT, Dose Calculations, Vial Prep)
Introduction to Advanced Topics (Unified Airway, Asthma, Food Allergies, SLIT)

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology 2026 is best for otolaryngologists, residents, and advanced practice providers who want foundational training in allergy and immunology as it applies to ENT practice. It emphasizes practical skills for integrating allergy diagnosis and management into otolaryngology care.
Who Should Attend

Otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) expanding their scope to include allergy and immunology.
Residents & fellows in otolaryngology seeking structured allergy training.
Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs) working in ENT or allergy clinics.
General practitioners with ENT focus interested in allergy management.
Clinicians preparing for AAOA membership or certification pathways.

What You’ll Learn

Basic immunology principles: immune system function and allergic response.
Clinical allergy evaluation: history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing.
Testing methods: skin testing, in vitro testing, and interpretation.
Treatment strategies: immunotherapy, pharmacologic management, and avoidance techniques.
ENT integration: rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma overlap, and otolaryngic manifestations of allergy.
Case‑based instruction: practical examples to strengthen clinical application.

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All Sessions (Live & Pre-Work On-Demand)
Includes: – Pre-Work On-Demand Sessions (accessible June 9, 2026 until September 14, 2026) – Live/Live streaming July 9-11, 2026. Learners can access all content on-demand for 60 days post until September 14, 2026.

2026 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
12:00AM – 11:59PM

Pre-Work On-Demand Sessions

2026 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
12:00AM – 11:59PM

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Introduction to Basic Course
2:00PM – 2:10PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA

Overview and Clinical Manifestations of Allergy
2:10PM – 2:35PM
Peter Filip Jr., MD, FAAOA

Allergy in Head & Neck Panel
2:35PM – 3:00PM
Scott Hardison, MD, FAAOA

Allergy Epidemiology & Immunology
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Meha G Fox, MD, FAAOA

Immunology of Biologics
3:15PM – 3:30PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA

Trivia Slam: Immunology Edition
4:05PM – 4:30PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA
Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA

Adding Allergy to Your Practice Panel
4:30PM – 4:55PM
Rebecca J Kamil, MD, FAAOA
David Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA
Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA

Friday, July 10, 2026

Skin Testing I: Testing Board, Controls, Indications and Contraindications
8:00AM – 8:30AM
Meha G Fox, MD, FAAOA

Skin Testing 2: Skin Prick Testing and Modified Quantitative Testing
8:30AM – 9:00AM
Scott Hardison, MD, FAAOA

Specific IgE Testing
9:35AM – 9:55AM
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA

The Great Allergy Panel Bake Off: Which/How Many Antigens do you test for?
9:55AM – 10:25AM
David Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA
Meha G Fox, MD, FAAOA
Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)
Scott Hardison, MD, FAAOA
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA

Challenges in Skin Testing Panel
10:45AM – 11:15AM
Rebecca J Kamil, MD, FAAOA
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)
Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA

Skin Testing Practicum
11:50AM – 12:20PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA
Craig Folsom, MD, FAAOA

Office Tour Panel
1:20PM – 1:50PM
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA
Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

Allergy Testing Method Panel
1:50PM – 2:20PM
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

What Immunotherapy Do You Offer Panel
2:40PM – 3:10PM
Rebecca J Kamil, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA
Monica O Patadia, MD, FAAOA

Allergy Emergencies
3:45PM – 4:05PM
Peter Filip Jr., MD, FAAOA

Saturday, July 11, 2026

SCIT Vial Prep and Protocol
8:00AM – 8:45AM
David Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA

SLIT Vial Prep: Escalation, Maintenance, Withdrawal
8:45AM – 9:05AM
Scott Hardison, MD, FAAOA

Dose Calculations & Vial Preparation Practicum
9:40AM – 10:40AM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA

Dose Calculations & Vial Preparation Practicum–Handouts
9:40AM – 10:40AM
Farrah N. Siddiqui, MD, FAAOA

How I Perform SLIT Panel
11:00AM – 11:30AM
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

The Most Bang for Your Buck: Environmental Controls
12:05PM – 12:25PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

Adding Allergy to Your Practice Logistics Panel
12:25PM – 12:55PM
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

Choosing a MAB–When & Which Biologic Panel
1:30PM – 2:00PM
Christopher D. Brook, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)

Advanced Topics Panel
2:00PM – 2:40PM
Rebecca J Kamil, MD, FAAOA
Bryan Leatherman, MD, FAAOA (Moderator)
Glen T. Porter, MD, FAAOA
Scott Hardison, MD, FAAOA
Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA