Join the ACAAI Today!
Become a FIT Member of the College today! Enjoy a host of benefits to include; journals and electronic -publications (including Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology), access to online educational resources (COLA presentations, board review topics), access to peer forums, and volunteer and committee opportunities to get involved with. Becoming a member is easy. If you are enrolled in an ACGME-accredited Allergy and Immunology fellowship program click the link for more information on benefits, meetings, and dues rates.
Become a FIT Member
FIT Section Representatives
| REGION | NAME | GRADUATION |
|---|
| Senior Representative | Meagan W. Shepherd, M.D. | Aug '13 |
| Junior Representative | Monica Bhagat, M.D. | JUN '14 |
| International/Canadian Rep | Amanda Jagdis, M.D. | JUN '14 |
| Mid-Atlantic Region Rep | Bob Geng, M.D. | JUN '14 |
| Northeast Region Rep | Kelley von Elten | JUN '14 |
| Southeast Region Rep | Wayne Wolverton, M.D. | JUN '13 |
| New England Region Rep | Autumn Chandler Guyer, M.D. | DEC '12 |
| South Region Rep | Marissa Shams, M.D. | JUN '14 |
| North Central Region Rep | Fatima Khan, M.D. | JUN '14 |
| Upper Midwest Region Rep | Cindy Salm Bauer, M.D. | JUN '13 |
| Southwest Region Rep | Katie Convers, M.D. | JUN '13 |
| West Region Rep | David R. Scott, M.D. | JUN '13 |
Mentor Program
In response to numerous inquiries for assistance from young physicians and fellows-in-training, the College has set up a Mentoring Program (link below) to assist new graduates during their first year in practice. Click the link for more information on this valuable program. More senior physicians who are interested in being mentors for junior physicians may also find this information valuable.
Mentor Program
Practice Parameters
Looking for the latest "official" guidance from the A&I senior leadership? Browsing for information to include in presentations? Or searching for information on common conditions that an Allergist and Immunologist deal with? Look no further than the Practice Parameters (link below). An excellent resource to bookmark and have on hand when trying to answer the "What would my mentor do?" sort of questions. The link brings you to a listing of the most recent versions available.
Joint Task Force of Practice Parameters
Pocketcard Quick References
Taking the Boards?
Are you taking the Boards, or preparing for the future? Start with the "official" word from the ABAI (link below) folks who administer the exam. Chock full of good information to help you on your way. There are even links to Twitter and Facebook so you can keep up on the latest exam requirements, MOC programs, fees, schedule and resources.
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
ACAAI Review for the Allergy and Immunology Boards
Federation of State Medical Boards
Do you need more information about the policies and requirements of a State you practice in, or plan on practicing in? Try the FSMB (link below). A repository of data on State-level practices, as well as a host of other information. Best of all, if you can't find what you're looking for, there are links to all individual States and Territories.
Federation of State Medical Boards
Grants and Awards
Many opportunities exist for monetary awards and grants that offset the cost of travel to the ACAAI Annual Meeting. The Alliance of the ACAAI holds annual fundraisers to assist with the awarding of the Clemens von Pirquet Awards. Annual meeting attendees should have their abstracts in before the deadline to compete for these prestigious awards. Industry and College members contribute generously to sponsor FIT attendees from around the world.
See Awards and Grant section under Member section for "Applications and Forms"