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American Burn Association President's Continuing Education Grant

The President's Continuing Education Grant is given at the ABA Annual Meeting to a non-physician member who has made significant contributions to the care of the burned patient. The grant is designed to allow personal development via continuing education. The award amount of $500 cannot be used to finance continuing education as part of a degree program. Applicants must be sponsored by a physician who submits a letter outlining the applicant's outstanding contribution to the field of burn care. Up to 3 grants per year are awarded; selection is made by the ABA President. Applications must be submitted by January 1.

For further information or to obtain an application, send an email to info@ameriburn.org or call the ABA Central Office at (312) 642-9260.
 

American Burn Association Traveling Fellowship

The Traveling Fellowship award is given at the ABA Annual Meeting to an ABA physician member or postdoctoral fellow who has given evidence of a continuing interest and productivity in the field of burn care, teaching, or research. A candidate's work in the field is anticipated to continue after the proposed travel, and to be advanced by the travel. A maximum reimbursement of $5,000 is provided to the successful applicant to underwrite the recipient's travel expenses. For award consideration, candidates should submit: (1) a CV; (2) a letter detailing the travel that she/he proposes to undertake that identifies the specific benefits related to her/his career development to be obtained from the travel; and (3) a letter of support from the chief of a surgical service or burn center with which the applicant is associated. Materials must be submitted by January 1.

For further information or to obtain an application, send an email to info@ameriburn.org or call the ABA Central Office at (312) 642-9260.

American Burn Association Cheryl Jordan Scholarship Fund

Cheryl Jordan was a well known and loved member of the ABA. As an Occupational Therapist she worked at Washington Hospital Burn Center. During her career she had the opportunity to travel to another Burn Center and learn from her colleagues, an experience she found to be clinically enriching. She was instrumental in the development of a burn rehabilitation program. She served on the Board of Trustees for the American Burn Association and received the Curtis P. Artz Distinguished Service Award. An educational exchange grant has been developed to honor her name and memory.

This educational exchange scholarship provides funds to non-physician ABA members to gain clinical experience while traveling to another burn center.

Application Criteria:

ABA member
Minimum experience 1 year
Provide brief description of the purpose of your visit
State the reason for choosing the specific burn center
Burn center must be a verified burn center
Explain why you should be awarded the grant
Must have two letters of recommendation (one from host institution)
Applications must be submitted to the MAC (Membership Advisory Committee) chairperson by July 1st.

For further information or to obtain an application, send an email to info@ameriburn.org or call the ABA Central Office at (312) 642-9260.