2026 Symposium Update in Allergy and Immunology & Rhinoscopy Hands-On-Workshop

2026 Symposium Update in Allergy and Immunology & Rhinoscopy Hands-On-Workshop is organized by Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) and will be held from Jan 16 - 17, 2026 at USF Health CAMLS, Tampa, Florida, United States of America.

Course Overview:
The 2026 Symposium Update in Allergy and Immunology & Rhinoscopy Hands-On-Workshop is a state-of-the-art conference covering a variety of topics related to allergic and immunologic diseases. Some of these include the differential diagnosis of eosinophilic disorders, mast cell abnormalities, food allergies, rhinoscopy, atopic eczema, chronic itch, urticaria, immunodeficiency, as well as aeroallergen identification and allergy immunotherapy. Physicians, internists, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals trained in allergy and immunology will learn practical approaches seen in every primary and secondary clinic. The rhinoscopy skills portion of the symposium is limited in number of attendees so that each participant has the opportunity to have a hands-on experience. The Divisions of Allergy and Immunology look forward to your participation.

The Symposium will focus on the latest breakthroughs and recommendations in allergy and immunology. Topics include airway smooth muscle structure and function; immune response, food allergies, testing and challenges; pathogenesis and treatment of severe asthma; and asthma and obesity, biological markers, and osteoporosis. There will also be a breakout rhinoscopy skills lab available on the first day of the symposium.

Learning Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance of rhinoscopy for patients with upper airway diseases
• Discuss the management approach for eosinophilic disorders
• Identify the etiologies and manifestations of angioedema
• Describe the diagnosis, management, and treatment of food allergies
• Review the phenotypes and endotypes of asthma and their optimal therapies
• Describe the comorbid conditions of asthma
• Characterize the effects of the microbiome on the immune system
• Identify the pathogenesis and treatment of anaphylaxis
• Describe the diagnosis and management of immunodeficiencies

Rhinoscopy Workshop:
The Rhinoscopy Workshop will consist of a didactic lecture, cadaveric lab, and rhinoscopy simulation using live standardized patients. This workshop is for physicians only and is limited to 20 participants. After this activity the physician should be able to perform diagnostic examination of the upper airway with a flexible rhinoscope. This workshop will take place on the first day of the symposium, Friday, January 16, 2026 from 8:30am to 12:00pm and will be held concurrently during the time of the first plenary sessions of the symposium. Separate registration is required for this event.