American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Formation1942;83 years ago (1942)
Type Professional association
Headquarters Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States of America
Coordinates 41°58′25″N87°40′06″W / 41.973676°N 87.668465°W / 41.973676; -87.668465
Membership6,000+
Official language
English
President: 2024-2025
James M. Tracy, DO, FACAAI
Website acaai.org

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is an American professional association of immunologists, asthma specialists and allergists. The organization is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States of America. [1]

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Background

The academy was founded in 1942, as The American College of Allergists and was incorporated as a legal entity in the same year. The founders were passionate about establishing the field of Allergy and Immunology as a distinct medical specialty. In 1974, The American Board of Allergy and Immunology(ABAI) was established, further delineating the specialty. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Contacting the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology". American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "The History of ACAAI". American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Archived from the original on February 11, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
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