Ep. 108: Interview with Dr. James Tracy, ACAAI President
Part of the series: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast
This podcast was made in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network.
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Ever wonder who’s working behind the scenes to improve allergy care nationwide?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James Tracy, the 2024-2025 president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), to explore how the College supports both patients and clinicians. Dr. Tracy shares how he got involved, what drives his leadership, and what’s ahead for the future of allergy and asthma care.
From workforce shortages to the promise of AI in medicine, this conversation takes you behind the curtain of the specialty. Plus, we dig into how patients and providers alike can make a difference through advocacy.
What we cover in our episode about ACAAI, leadership & allergy care:
Dr. Tracy’s unique path to leadership: How his non-traditional journey from practicing in rural Nebraska to leading the ACAAI shaped his approach to advocacy and patient care.
Creating leadership opportunities: Why mentorship and involvement in ACAAI committees can open doors for clinicians, fellows-in-training, and future leaders in allergy and immunology.
Patient tools that make a difference: Free ACAAI resources that help patients better understand and manage their conditions.
The evolving role of the allergist: How allergists are uniquely trained to manage complex conditions and why that matters as technology, treatment options, and care delivery evolve.
Future-focused leadership at ACAAI: Dr. Tracy’s vision for tackling workforce shortages, embracing AI and gene editing, and keeping patient care at the center of innovation.
About Dr. Tracy, ACAAI President
James M. Tracy, DO, FACAAI is a board-certified allergist and immunologist based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is a partner at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates and serves as the 2024–25 President of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). Dr. Tracy has held various leadership roles within the ACAAI, including positions on the Advocacy Council, Annual Meeting Program Committee, Board of Regents, Budget/Finance Committee, Ethics Committee, and the ACAAI Foundation Board.
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Resources for patients and how to get involved with advocacy
Timestamps
Our episode explores the role of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in supporting both clinicians and patients
01:43 Dr. Tracy’s introduction
05:05 Why Dr. Tracy stepped into ACAAI leadership
06:59 Pathways for allergists to lead within the College
09:53 ACAAI resources every patient should know
12:28 Defining the allergist’s role in complex care
17:53 Dr. Tracy’s presidential vision for the ACAAI
23:54 Ways clinicians and patients can get involved
