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’…
Speaking opportunities strengthen global and domestic partnership
We live and work in a global society. Allergists’ expertise goes beyond their local practices and research centers. Many of our members have the honor of…
May is a month full of new developments for the College
Our Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in our country’s health care syste…
New frontiers at this year’s annual meeting
You are not going to want to miss this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, New Frontiers - Advocating for Patients, Practices and Research, Nov. 7-11…
Collaborating with like-minded organizations creates a stronger voice.
We are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views on issues of importance and work on proj…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking things up. Heal…
