Updates in Clinical Allergy and Immunology 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:30 AM - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 PM, Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton, St. Louis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.00 hours), AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designated Non-Physician Participation Certification (11.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (11.00 hours), IPCE Credits (11.00 hours)

The Division of Allergy & Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine will hold the Updates in Clinical Allergy and Immunology on September 18-19, 2026 at Le Meridien Hotel in Clayton, Missouri. This activity will allow for sharing of best practices and updates for managing patients with allergic and immunologic illnesses. The Updates in Clinical Allergy and Immunology activity is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians and nurses.

This live in-person event is designed for allergists, immunologists, otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, internists, hospitalists, general & family practice physicians, pediatricians, pediatric allergists, pediatric immunologist, pediatric otolaryngologists, nurse practitioners, and nurses. It may be of interest to physician assistants, pharmacists, and all healthcare professionals who care for patients with allergic and immunologic illnesses.

This day and a half activity will provide education through lectures and question-and-answer sessions addressing a broad range of allergic and immunologic conditions. Topics will include allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, hereditary angioedema, food allergy, drug allergy, emerging immunotherapy approaches, biologic therapies, advances in diagnosis and management, and strategies to improve patient outcomes. The intended result of this course is to increase knowledge, competence, performance and enhanced patient care.

1. ASTHMA Counsel patients with asthma on step up treatments for asthma with biologics, taking into consideration patient preferences, insurance formularies, and potential side effects.
2. ASTHMA Explain the various mechanisms underlying allergic responses, and how treatments for allergic conditions affect these pathways and symptom manifestations of allergic conditions.
3. ALLERGIC RHINITIS Counsel patients on treatments, benefits, risks, alternatives for management of allergic rhinitis, including various forms of immunotherapy.
4. ALLERGIC SKIN Differentiate the mechanisms and clinical characteristics of various allergic dermatological skin conditions, particularly hereditary angioedema, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis.
5. ALLERGIC SKIN Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients with hereditary angioedema, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis.
6. FOOD ALLERGY Identify pediatric patients who would benefit from treatment with oral immunotherapy for the treatment of food allergy. Provide counseling for caregivers regarding benefits, risks of harm, and alternatives to treatment for food allergy.

Registration Type	Before Sept. 4	After Sept. 4
Physicians	$225	$250
Non- Physicians/ Non-WashU Residents/ Fellows/ Trainees	$150	$175
WashU Allergy Dept.	$150
Employee of Industry*	$1000

* IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies):
DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a 10% administrative fee. 

Pre-registration will be available until Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and daytime self-parking (paid registrants only).

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less 10% administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by September 4, 2026. Registration fees are not transferrable.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of  11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11  Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

LE MÉRIDIEN® ST. LOUIS CLAYTON
7730 Bonhomme Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Reservations by phone: 314-863-0400
Reservations online: Le MeridienWebsite

Festivals this weekend:
https://www.saintlouisartfair.com/

Transportation:

St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Distance from Property: 8.0 Miles
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Lyft and Uber are also available.
Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of nonrefundable or penalty airline tickets.

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

If you are a company and would like to exhibit or provide an educational grant for this educational program, please contact Stacy Partrich at [email protected] 

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

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