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Empowering Burn Care Leaders Worldwide

The American Burn Association (ABA) unites burn care leaders to set lifesaving care standards, advance research, innovation, and prevention, and helps burn centers earn trusted recognition through ABA Burn Center Verification. 

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Elevating Quality Burn Care Since 1967

For over 50 years, the ABA has advanced and advocated for burn care, partnered with burn centers and burn care teams, prevented injuries, and helped survivors thrive. 

Quality Care

Enhance patient outcomes, streamline care, and improve patient access to care.   


Verification
Become a Burn Center Organization
Burn Care Quality Platform

Prevention

Use expert resources and tools to advocate for preventing burn injuries.  


Burn Incidence and Treatment in the U.S.
National Burn Awareness Week
Disaster Preparedness
Poster Contest

Burn Care Team

Access education, research, and connect with burn peers.  


Education
Guidelines for Burn Patient Referral
Advanced Burn Life Support®
Careers in Burn Care

Patients

Find trusted resources and support for burn survivors and caregivers.  


First Aid
Find a Burn Center
Types of Burn Injuries

The ABA has been invaluable for building my burn care network and advancing my career. Through the connections I made starting as a trainee, I gained mentorship, secured fellowship, and discovered opportunities that helped me grow both personally and professionally. I consider this community to be absolutely central to my continued growth as a burn surgeon.

Lauren Nosanov, MD
ABA Member

ABA‘s Global Impact

As the largest organization dedicated to burn care globally, ABA sets the standard for quality care, education, and research. Join our interdisciplinary and international community to collaborate with experts and elevate patient care.  

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Members Worldwide

2500

Groups Sharing ABA Research

80

Verified Burn Centers

117

Industry Sponsors & Exhibitors

Advance Your Career. Pursue Education.

Join our compassionate and professional community. Learn from peers, build your network, and make a real impact in the field.  

Get Certified

Boost your expertise and credibility.

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Become a Fellow

Gain hands-on experience and mentorship.  

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Get Involved

Give back, share your skills, and shape the future of burn care. 

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Join a Special Interest Group

Connect and chat with like-minded professionals.  

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EDUCATION

Save the Date for the Annual Meeting 2027 

Be part of what’s next in burn care. Registration opens in Fall 2026. 

The Call for Abstracts closes on October 1. Share expertise, highlight innovation, and help shape the program.


The 2027 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Prospectus is now available.

Explore exhibiting, sponsorship, and other opportunities to connect with ABA’s interprofessional community.

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Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR)

The Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR) is the only U.S. journal dedicated to burn prevention, treatment, and recovery. Discover peer-reviewed research, clinical techniques, and innovations shaping the future of burn care.


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A Journal with Impact

In 2024, JBCR’s Impact Factor rose to 1.9, with a 5-year Impact Factor of 2.0 and a cited half-life of 7.4 years—demonstrating long-term relevance in burn research and care. 

Fast, Trusted, Peer-Reviewed

Authors receive an initial editorial decision in just 24 days on average, with final decisions in about 36 days. JBCR connects research to the burn care community—quickly and reliably. 

High Visibility, Broad Reach

In 2024 alone, JBCR articles were viewed over 387,000 times. The journal’s readership spans surgery, dermatology, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation. 

Why Clinicians Rely on JBCR

ABA members ranked JBCR #3 in value among all benefits, and #2 in satisfaction and frequency of use. For many, it’s an essential tool for staying current—even when they can’t attend meetings. 

More Than a Journal

Publishing in JBCR means: peer-reviewed by experts, shared globally, and aligned with the ABA’s mission to improve lives.

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Upcoming Events

Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) Live – Rochester, NY 10.05.2026

October 05, 2026

7:00am – 5:00pm (CDT)

Develop skills to manage burn care in the critical first 24 hours. ****This course will not have National Faculty available to observe candidates****

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Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) Live – Kansas City, MO 10.06.2026

October 06, 2026

7:30am – 5:00pm (CDT)

Develop skills to manage burn care in the critical first 24 hours. ****This course will not have National Faculty available to observe candidates****

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Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) Live – Sacramento, CA 10.06.2026

October 06, 2026

7:00am – 5:00pm (PDT)

Develop skills to manage burn care in the critical first 24 hours. Contact the ABLS Coordinator in the description to register.

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Verification Open House - AI-Assisted Review of Procedures and Loop Closure—Comparing ChatGPT Recommendations with Physician Reviewer Feedback

October 08, 2026

1:00pm – 2:00pm (CDT)

Join the American Burn Association for an interactive open house exploring how artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, can be used as a quality improvement tool to review burn center procedures, performance improvement documentation.

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