News Briefs

Announcing the Life Spectrum of Asthma Course, July 29-31 in Chicago
You are invited to attend a weekend course that will expose you to the clinical spectrum of asthma throughout life. An initiative of AAAAI President Robert F. Lemanske, Jr., MD, FAAAAI, registration and abstract submission for this unique educational program will open January 15. Read more »

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention Update Could Change In-House Compounding
This draft omits the chapter on allergen immunotherapy extract compounding requirements it had previously included. This could mean changes for the specialty. Read more »

Two Member Webinars in January
Mark your calendar for a January 27 webinar on the future of healthcare payments. Also join JACI: In Practice, working in conjunction with the AAAAI New Allergist/Immunologist Assembly (NAIA), for the next Virtual Journal Club January 13. Read more »

EHR Specification Developments Now Underway for A/I Specialty Measures
The AAAAI Board of Directors has committed to investing in the further development of specialty-specific quality measures. Read more »

Now Unveiled: Visit the Improved AAAAI Continuing Education Center
The AAAAI remains committed to promoting educational innovation through faculty development, online learning, interactive learning and introduction of education-related technology. Learn more about new upgrades to the AAAAI Continuing Education Center. Read more »

Tickets Still Available: Reserve Your Spot at Annual Meeting Seminars
Reserve your spot at these 2016 Annual Meeting seminars and the Asthma Educators Course while space is still available. Read more »

Join the AAAAI Foundation at the 2016 AAAAI Annual Meeting
Join us at the AAAAI Foundation Benefit and continue reading to hear about Grand Marshal, just announced for the AAAAI Foundation 5K Run/Walk... Read more »

Food Allergy Course to Follow 2016 Annual Meeting
Stay in Los Angeles for an extra day to take advantage of this food allergy course. Space is limited to only 80 attendees. Read more »

In Memory: Albert L. Sheffer, MD, FAAAAI, and Sheldon L. Spector, MD, FAAAAI
Past President Albert L. Sheffer, MD, FAAAAI, passed away on December 22. Sheldon L. Spector, MD, FAAAAI, passed away December 29. Read more »

Last Call for 2017 Honorary Award Nominations
The AAAAI is pleased to announce the availability of the AAAAI Honorary Awards. Nominations must be received by January 15. Read more »

Have You Paid Your 2016 Dues?
2016 dues are now overdue. Don’t let your membership benefits expire. Renew your AAAAI membership for the 2016 year immediately. Read more »

FDA Alert: Reslizumab for Eosinophilic Asthma
An FDA advisory committee voted in favor of approval of reslizumab for the treatment of eosinophilic asthma in patients 18 and older. Read more »

View This Month’s Featured Jobs in the AAAAI Career Connections Center
New employment opportunities within the specialty are available at the AAAAI Career Connections Center. Read more »