American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)

Description

The association provides its members with continuing medical education, publications, and representation to managed care organizations, medical organizations, consumer and patient groups, and government and regulatory agencies. The College also develops and disseminates educational information to patients, other physicians, health professionals and health plan administrators.

Member benefits

An opportunity to be involved in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs of the allergist-immunologist.

Valuable networking opportunities and camaraderie among members.

Our high-quality annual scientific meeting featuring five days of plenary sessions, symposia, workshops and social events.

Opportunities to earn continuing medical education credits through live courses, Web-based programs and published materials.

Reduced registration fee for the ACAAI Annual Meeting, and discounts on College products and services.

A subscription to the monthly scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, bi-monthly ACAAI printed newsletter and bi-weekly electronic newsletter (eNEWS).

Clinical practice assistance via practice parameters and disease management protocols.

The listing of each member's practice on the Web-based ACAAI allergist locator (physician finder service) and in our printed membership directory.

Special benefits for fellows-in-training, including reduced dues, travel grants to attend the annual meeting, special programs at the annual meeting, the Von Pirquett Awards for poster presentations, and a chance to shape the future of the specialty.

Representation of the specialty to managed care organizations, consumer and patient groups, other medical organizations such as the American Medical Association and, through JCAAI, government and regulatory agencies.