The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is an American
professional association
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of
immunologists,
asthma specialists and
allergists. The organization is headquartered in
Arlington Heights,
Illinois
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,
United States of America
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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.
See also
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American Medical Association
The American Medical Association (AMA) is an American professional association and lobbying group of physicians and medical students. This medical association was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Membership was 271,660 ...
References
External links
Official website
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1942 establishments in Illinois
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Medical associations based in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in Illinois
Organizations established in 1942
Immunology organizations