For physicians certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and who devote at least 75 percent of their professional activity to the practice of allergy/immunology or have taught in a recognized medical school or affiliated hospital for at least two years.
Membership Benefits
- Reduced fees for ACAAI’s Annual Scientific Meeting, featuring five days of high-quality plenary sessions, symposia, workshops and social events with experts in the field.
- Discounts on the many continuing medical education credits ACAAI offers through its live courses, Web-based programs and scientific publications.
- A subscription to the monthly scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, as well as exclusive access to ACAAI’s quarterly printed newsletter (College Advantage) and weekly electronic newsletter (College Insider), which feature insider tips and breaking news in the specialty.
- Year-round advocacy program with a national network of advocates, and frequent communication with federal and state agencies and payers to ensure fair payment for allergists and optimal care for patients.
- Free access to a robust practice management program, including clinical practice assistance, toolkits, and ACAAI’s library of downloadable guides on practice parameters and disease management protocols.
- The exclusive DocMatter community, where practitioners can share clinical questions and answers in an HIPAA-compliant format.
- Voting members of the College include both Fellows and Honorary Fellows.
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Application Requirements
- An applicant must have graduated from a medical school accredited by either the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), or from an equivalent foreign institution.
- An applicant must be fully licensed to practice medicine and certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) as having met the requirements for subspecialty certification in Pediatric and Adult Allergy and Immunology.
- An applicant must exhibit superior proficiency in research or in the practice of allergy/immunology as demonstrated by (a) teaching in a recognized medical school or affiliated hospital for at least two years immediately before applying, or (b) devoting at least 75 percent of his/her professional activity to the practice of allergy/immunology for at least two years immediately before applying.
- Applicants trained and living in a foreign country will not need to satisfy the ABAI eligibility requirements. Foreign applicants will be considered on an individual basis. They must (a) have equivalent training in allergy and/or immunology and (b) contribute to the advancement of allergy and/or immunology.
Fees & Dues
Application fee: $50.
Annual dues: $425 (outside North America $275).
For Current Members
- If you are a current member in good standing who meets the Fellow requirements, you may achieve Fellow status by submitting a Promotion-to-Fellowship application. There is no application fee.
By joining the College, you agree to receive communication via mail and email about the following: Annual Meetings; Annals; AllergyWatch; College Insider; College Advantage; member website features, such as new toolkits; CME, board review, and other educational opportunities; upcoming webinars; awards and grants; advocacy; the Foundation of the ACAAI; and general correspondence and specific emails on matters of importance to the allergy/immunology community.
