Share your expertise in 2021
January is a time when many think about goals for the new year. Consider making involvement with the College one of your priorities in 2021. My ongoing service…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Last week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S…
The College will continue to innovate, diversify and expand
The College’s virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and I am thrilled that it was a such big success. I know we all missed seeing each o…
The Advocacy Council: An allergy organization that can’t be imitated or replaced
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” Those words were spoken by former President Harry Truman. It has guided me for …
The College remains flexible in its approach to the pandemic
“If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.” Those wise words are attributed to Lois Wyse, an American advertisin…
Immunotherapy remains important during the pandemic
“Ambrosia: The sneeze generator of the gods.” This is not a timeworn quote from a famous person; it was recently said to me by a friend of mine, Sc…
The College’s Annual Meeting goes virtual!
“The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like you’re actually present in another place with other people. People who try it, say it’s differ…
How do we grow in challenging times?
"I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do all who live to see such times.” These words were written by J.R…
Where do we go from here?
“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” Those words were spoken by Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra along …
COVID-19: Where do we stand now?
“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.” Those words penned by F. Scott Fitzgerald i…
COVID-19: What is an allergist to do?
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American Revolution. When thinking about the Ameri…
College service has enriched my life
I became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership. Early on, Ira Finegold recruited me to …
A new era in allergy treatment
As we enter a new era in allergy treatment with the release of the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved product to treat peanut allergy, I wanted …
Make your voice heard! Help shape the College.
At the College, we never forget that our members – and by extension, their patients – are the reason we exist. Every member can contribute to our m…
DocMatter is a safe, private forum to post your clinical questions
College physician members can enjoy a private, monitored forum that offers a protection not available on ordinary social media sites.
A turning point for the HOD
The year 2020 will mark an exciting turning point for the College’s House of Delegates (HOD). I am happy to report that the HOD’s new strategic pla…
Heading to the future
The College has accomplished many of the goals set for Vision 2020 – the strategic initiative we began in 2014 – to solidify the College’s po…
Global perspective in China
I was fortunate to attend the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) International Conference/China Society of Allergy (…
Burnout is an issue for your staff, too.
In the winter issue of College Advantage, I addressed increasing incidence of physician burnout, and the importance of self-care. Physician burnout is an impor…
Vision 2020: We’re almost there.
With only about 18 months to go, we are close to the conclusion of Vision 2020 – the strategic initiative we began in 2014 to solidify the College’…
