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The American Burn Association is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Burn Surgeon Forum 2026, taking place September 23–25 in San Antonio, Texas. This is where the nation’s most dedicated burn and trauma surgeons come together—surgeons meeting surgeons, driven by passion,...
As March unfolds, there is a strong sense of connection and shared purpose across the burn care community. Over the past year, my conversations with members, board and committee leaders, and professionals across burn centers have reinforced something that defines this field: the strength of interdisciplinary teams working together in service of patients and...
Recent global events serve as an important reminder that burn disasters, whether caused by conflict, industrial accidents, wildfires, transportation incidents, or fires in public gathering spaces, can place extraordinary demands on healthcare systems. While such events are fortunately rare, their impact on patients, families, and communities can be profound.