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Membership

For the Burn Care Team

Join a community of professionals dedicated to improving outcomes in burn care. The American Burn Association (ABA) provides the tools, education, and network to support your growth—whether you're starting out or leading the way. 


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Connect with a passionate community of burn care professionals to expand your network, share and learn from peers, and contribute to ABA's mission. 

Joining the ABA connected me to a network of mentors and resources I didn’t even know I needed. I’ve had opportunities to collaborate on research, attend specialized training, and gain a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary burn care.

Alexandra Lacey, MD, RD, FABA
Early Career Physician & ABA Member

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Become an ABA member and unlock exclusive education, resources, and support to advance your career or burn center. Stay informed on burn care, connect with peers, and save time and money on certifications, events, and publications. 

Journal of Burn Care & Research (JBCR)

JBCR delivers the latest updates on burn prevention, education, acute care, and research to the entire burn care team.


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Upcoming Events

Nursing SIG Meeting

March 17, 2026

2:00pm – 3:00pm (Central Standard Time)

The Nursing SIG invites you to connect with nursing colleagues dedicated to burn care excellence.

Burn Prevention/Epidemiology SIG Meeting

March 18, 2026

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Central Standard Time)

Join the Burn Prevention/Epidemiology SIG for a dynamic conversation focused on networking and current trends, challenges, and innovations in burn prevention and epidemiology!

Ethical Issues- Secondary Traumatic Stress: An Ethical Imperative

March 24, 2026

3:00pm – 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Explore how recognizing and addressing secondary traumatic stress in burn care professionals is not only vital to caregiver wellbeing, but an ethical imperative for ensuring staff safety and high-quality patient care.

Creative Positioning & Splinting for Complex Face, Neck, and Chest Burns

March 24, 2026

4:00pm – 5:00pm (Central Standard Time)

Join this member-only burn therapy education session hosted by the American Burn Association for an in-depth look at innovative rehabilitation strategies for patients with complex facial, neck, and chest burns.

The ABA has helped me grow as both a clinician and a leader. I’ve used the education, certification tools, and clinical guidelines to strengthen how I support my patients—and how I support my team.

Andrew Neading, RN, BSN, BSN
Burn Unit Nurse & ABA Member