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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.
In August 2020, burn nursing achieved formal specialty recognition from the American Nurses Association. That milestone affirmed what burn nurses have long demonstrated: specialized knowledge, advanced competencies, and accountability across the continuum of care.
The 2025 edition of Burn Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practicebuilds on that...
On January 30, the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education issued the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for public inspection to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act student loan limits for post-baccalaureate degrees. The rule is now in a 30-day comment period, which closes on Monday,...
This month, the American Burn Association (ABA) convened a Disaster Summit to take a closer look at how burn care and trauma systems prepare for and respond to large-scale emergencies. The goal was simple but important: step back, assess current readiness, and identify where stronger coordination could make a...
Dear ABA members,
As we move further into 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on the momentum building across our burn care community and the partnerships that make this work possible.
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The 2026 ABA Annual Meeting takes place April 14–17 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together burn care professionals from across disciplines for four days of education, collaboration, and forward-looking discussion. Advance registration rates end Wednesday, February 18, marking the final opportunity to register at the lowest price.
The American Burn Association’s National Burn Awareness Week (NBAW) 2026 focused national attention on an often-overlooked area of injury prevention: workplace burns. From healthcare and manufacturing to food service, construction, and public safety, workplaces across the country carry real burn risks. This year’s campaign highlighted practical prevention strategies, shared...
Burn injuries remain a serious public health concern in the United States, with nearly 398,000 people receiving medical care for burn-related injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these injuries involve contact with hot objects, scalds, exposure to flame, and workplace hazards....