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Membership

Earn Recognition for Excellence in Burn Care

Become a Fellow of the American Burn Association (FABA) — a mark of advanced training, meaningful contributions, and lasting commitment to the burn care field. 


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FABA Member Benefits

Fellows of the American Burn Association receive all the benefits of ABA membership—plus exclusive recognition and privileges that highlight their expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing burn care. 

Use of FABA Credential

Display the FABA designation to reflect verified expertise and commitment to burn care.

Recognition on the ABA Website

Be listed among distinguished FABA-designated physicians.

FABA Badge at ABA Events

Receive a visual marker of your designation at ABA programs and events.

Induction & Presentation

Be formally recognized during an official induction at the ABA Annual Meeting.

Fellow Lapel Pin & Certificate

Receive a commemorative lapel pin and a mounted certificate honoring your achievement.

Dues and Membership Terms 

  • Annual dues: $525 

  • Memberships expire December 31 each year. 

  • A 90-day grace period is provided before cancellation. 

  • Use of the FABA designation requires active ABA membership and must be discontinued if membership lapses. 

  • Lapsed Fellows must rejoin at the regular member rate before reapplying for FABA status. 

The FABA designation recognizes my commitment to the totality of burn care. It’s more than an acronym. It’s a meaningful distinction within the ABA and global medical community. For those dedicated to advancing burn care, this is a recognition you don’t want to miss.

Linwood Haith, MD, FABA
FABA Committee Member

Ready to Apply?

1

Explore Requirements

Review the candidacy criteria and begin gathering your materials for three of the five principal categories.

3

Spring (April - June): Complete Your Application

Submit all required materials and documentation before the deadline. 

5

Fall (typically September): Receive Your Decision

Approved candidates are notified and invoiced for FABA dues, effective January 1.

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Spring: Official Induction at ABA Annual Meeting

Celebrate your achievement at the induction ceremony during the ABA Annual Meeting.

2

Submit the Application Fee

Pay the application fee to access the full application form.

4

Summer: Committee Review

The FABA Committee reviews all applications.

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Winter: Use Your FABA Designation

Your status becomes official, granting access to exclusive benefits starting January 1.

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Ongoing: Maintain FABA Status

Renew annually to keep your benefits and continue using the FABA designation.

Candidacy Requirements

  • All applicants must be licensed, board-certified physicians with current ABA membership.

  • Applicants must have a clinical appointment in a burn center for a term of no less than 3 continuous years prior to application.

  • Applicants must provide an updated CV and three (3) letters of advocacy (LOA) from board-certified physicians  who you have worked with in caring for burn-injured patients. These can include: anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, psychiatrists, physiatrists, or surgeons. Recommended: one (1) from chair/surgeon chief and two (2) from physician coworkers.​

  • Applicants are evaluated on evidence provided within three of five principle categories. Each category requires a brief narrative from the candidate and either a letter of recommendation from a colleague, participation in specific burn-related activities, and/or evidence of advanced work in the burn field. See table below for detail.

FABA Candidates Submit Application Materials Using 3 of 5 of the Principle Categories

Principle Narrative Letter Participation Evidence
Care < 100 words   In burn quality and performance improvement program Deidentified surgical case or patient care log demonstrating care of 50+ burn patients
Prevention < 100 words From non-clinical entity (such as fire, govt, or public health agency official) In a burn-related advocacy event on the local, state, or national level  
Rehabilitation < 100 words From licensed burn rehabilitation therapist or behavioral health therapist In survivor program, foundation, or equivalent  
Research < 100 words   As ABA Annual Meeting program participant First/last author on 1 manuscript and co-authored 3 additional manuscripts in JBCR or equivalent peer-reviewed journal
Teaching < 100 words Teaching evaluations or letter from educational specialist   ABLS Instructor, ABA mentor, or resident instructor