Burn Surgeon Forum

Join us for the ABA’s annual Burn Surgeon Forum, a premier two-day event tailored exclusively for burn surgeons on September 11-12 in Chicago, IL.

This high-impact event is designed exclusively for burn surgeons navigating the evolving clinical and operational leadership demands.

What’s New

August 27, 2025

Research Ethics and the ABA

1:00 PM CT

Please join the Ethics Committee in a discussion led by Dr. David Greenhalgh on Research Ethics and the ABA.

August 27, 2025

Coding Education Webinar

3:00 PM CT

Join panelists on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 3 PM CT for a breakdown of the 2026 Medicare Proposed Rules and how they impact burn care. Learn about payment changes, new CPT codes, and how you can weigh in during the public comment period.

September 3, 2025

Canadian Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

10:30 AM CT

Please join us for our CSIG virtual meeting on “CBRN Journey – Your Experience, Your Voice.”

With more than 3,000 members worldwide, we dedicate our efforts and resources to promoting and supporting burn-related care, prevention, education, and research. Our multidisciplinary membership enhances our ability to work toward common goals with other organizations and educational programs.

ABA Updates

Prevention in Action – Lessons from Yellowstone: Severe Thermal Injury Underscores the Need for Awareness and Caution

Earlier this month, a 17-year-old visitor to Yellowstone National Park suffered significant burns when his foot broke through a thin crust near the Lone Star Geyser, exposing him to scalding [...]