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ABA 2026 Masterclass Series

Elevate Knowledge. Advance Care. Shape the Future of Burn Medicine.

Join virtual, CE-eligible sessions where burn care leaders explore emerging research, clinical innovations, and technologies shaping the field. Participate live or watch recordings anytime, with interactive Q&A and downloadable resources to put insights into practice. 


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Why This Series Matters

Burn care is evolving rapidly. The ABA 2026 Masterclass Series is a virtual program designed to keep you and your interdisciplinary team engaged year-round. Gain practical insights, earn CE credit, and apply the latest research, emerging technologies, and operational strategies in your daily practice.


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Three High-Impact Sessions

Session 1 – Spring 2026: JBCR Highlights & Future Frontiers

COMPLETED

June 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT

What you missed in 2025. What to watch in 2026. Distill the most critical 2025 research, explore emerging technologies, and translate findings into actionable insights. 

Audience: Fellows, residents, APPs, nurses, rehab specialists

Course Director: Jeffrey W. Shupp, MD, FABA


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Session 2 – Summer 2026: Translating Science to Practice

COMPLETED

August 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT

Optimize interdisciplinary care. Apply research, rehabilitation strategies, and digital health innovations to improve day-to-day care.

Audience: Burn fellows, residents, APPs, nurses, rehab specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, researchers

Course Directors: Victoria Miles, MD; Bonnie C. Carney, PhD; Clifford C Sheckter, MD, MS, FABA


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Session 3 – Fall 2026: Leading Burn Center Readiness

November 5, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT

Prepare your burn center for operational, financial, and policy challenges through expert insights and case discussions.

Audience: Burn center leaders, administrators, CFOs, policy experts, interdisciplinary teams

Course Director: Taryn Travis, MD


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Registration Rates

Audience Individual Rate *Group Rate (20+)
Member $39 $29
Non-Member (Explore Membership) $59 $49
Students & Trainees $19 $9

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Earn CE credit for each session and gain access to recordings post-event.


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Don't Miss Out on Year-Round Learning

Limited spots are available. Be part of the first-ever ABA Masterclass Series to stay ahead, apply the latest research, and connect with the global burn care community.


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The ABA Masterclass Series gives you a front-row seat to where burn care is heading, and the critical questions still ahead. Through expert panels, debate, and data-driven discussion, you’ll examine emerging technologies, evolving resuscitation strategies, surgical innovation, and the power of large-scale data to shape the future of burn care.

Victoria Miles, MD
Course Director, ABA 2026 Masterclass Series

Frequently Asked Questions

CE Eligibility

Earn CE credits for completed sessions. Certificates are available for fellows, residents, physicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, rehab, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and other burn care professionals.

Virtual Access & Recordings

Join live or watch recordings anytime. Participate live with interactive Q&A and polls. Downloadable resources help you apply insights immediately.

Who Should Attend

Physicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, administrators, and allied health professionals looking for actionable insights and interdisciplinary collaboration in burn care.

Technical Requirements

A device with internet and audio. Recommended browsers: Chrome, Edge, Safari. Headphones suggested. Sessions are designed for high-quality video and interactive participation.

Agendas

Session 1 - Spring 2026: JBCR Highlights & Future Frontiers

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome & Framing the Year in Burn Research
Speakers: Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD

8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Rapid Fire: Top 10 JBCR Articles of 2025-2026
Speakers: Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD

9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
From Bench to Bedside: Innovation in Practice
Speakers: Joshua Carson, MD, FABA; David Hill, PharmD; Audrey O'Neil, DPT, BT-C, CWS; Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Virtual Break: Research Pearls Chat & Polls
Speaker: Jeffrey Shupp, MD, FABA

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Guidelines That Matter: Clinical Practice Guidelines to Watch in 2026
Speakers: Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN; Joshua Carson, MD, FABA; Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD

10:50 AM - 11:25 AM
The Peer Review Process
Speakers: Joshua Carson, MD, FABA; Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD; David Hill, PharmD

11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
Successful Response to Peer Review Feedback and Comments
Speakers: Joshua Carson, MD, FABA; Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD; David Hill, PharmD

12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Future Frontiers: Getting Abstracts to Publication
Speakers: Joshua Carson, MD, FABA; Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN; Audrey O'Neil, DPT, BT-C, CWS; Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA; Laura Johnson, MD

12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Sparks: From Research Reset to Clinical Practice to Submitting Abstracts for ABA 2027
Speakers: Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA; Jeffrey Shupp, MD, FABA

Session 2 - Summer 2026: Translating Science to Practice

Disaster Preparedness - Why So Relevant in 2026? (30 min)
Speaker: Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA

Fluid, Fire, and Physiology (50 min)
Speakers: Shawn Tejiram, MD, FABA; Arek Wiktor, MD, FABA; Steven Kahn, MD, FABA; Rajan Thakkar, MD; Kathleen Romanowski, MD, FABA
Moderator: Bonnie Carney, PhD

Leveraging BCQP, Burn Model System, NIDLR, and Our Multidisciplinary Teams - Strengths and Weaknesses (50 min)
Speakers: Clifford Sheckter, MD, FABA; Callie Thompson, MD, FABA; Bart Phillips; John Kubasiak, MD, FABA; Haig Yenikomshian, MD, FABA

Cutting Deep, Healing Fast (50 min)
Speakers: Stephanie Mason, MD, PhD; Samuel Mandell, MD, MPH, FABA

Hypermetabolism Management (50 min)
Speakers: Janie Faris, PharmD; Cory Johnson, PharmD; Victoria Miles, MD, EMTP; Caran Graves, RD; Renee Warthman, MSOTR/L, BT-C, CHT

Session 3 - Fall 2026: Leading Burn Center Readiness

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Inpatient and Outpatient Payment Models for CY27
Speakers: Denise Garris, CPC

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Impact of Medicaid Cuts on the Facility Payment Side
Speaker: Clifford Sheckter, MD, MS, FABA

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Value Shift to Primary Care – A Surgeon's Roundtable
Speakers: Jeffrey Carter, MD, FABA; Taryn Travis, MD, FABA; James Holmes, MD, FABA

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Q&A Break

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Hospital and Burn Center Administration – The Ins and Outs
Speaker: Pamela Vanderberg, MSN, MBA, RN

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Addressing Workforce Gaps and the Challenges of Keeping a Burn Center Open
Speakers: TBD

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Strategic Partnerships – How the ABA Can Better Partner with Federal Stakeholders
Speaker: Suzanne Schwartz, MD, MBA

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Findings from ABA's Workforce Survey
Speakers: Alisa Savetamal, MD, FABA

11:00 AM - 11:15 PM
A Nurse's Perspective
Speaker: Erika Dommes, BSN, RN, CBRN

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Break

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Economics & Access – Projects on Laser Codes and Chronic Conditions
Speaker: Taryn Travis, MD, FABA

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
ABA Legislative Priorities & Association Overlap
Speaker: TBD

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
2027 - The Year of Advocacy - Discussion: ABA's Future Grassroots Efforts
Speaker: Ryan Fey, MD