The recent American Burn Association (ABA) 2026 Annual Meeting formally recognized the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Burn Association (FABA). This designation promotes excellence and continued commitment to advancing burn care, clarifies the referral process, and helps identify physicians with specialized expertise in burn treatment.
During the ceremony, the newest Fellows were honored with this distinction, which enables physicians to demonstrate specialization in burn care through advanced training, contribution, and commitment to the field. Additionally, the event acknowledged the achievements of past inducted fellows whose collective work has shaped the future of burn care.
"Recognition as a Fellow of the American Burn Association reflects more than individual achievement; it represents a shared commitment to advancing burn care through expertise, leadership, and continued dedication to the patients and communities served," said ABA President, Leopoldo Cancio, MD, FABA. "The 2026 Class of Fellows exemplifies the standards that move the field forward."
The 2026 inductees join an esteemed network of leaders whose work continues to shape the field's future.
During the ceremony, the newest Fellows were honored with this distinction, which enables physicians to demonstrate specialization in burn care through advanced training, contribution, and commitment to the field. Additionally, the event acknowledged the achievements of past inducted fellows whose collective work has shaped the future of burn care.
"Recognition as a Fellow of the American Burn Association reflects more than individual achievement; it represents a shared commitment to advancing burn care through expertise, leadership, and continued dedication to the patients and communities served," said ABA President, Leopoldo Cancio, MD, FABA. "The 2026 Class of Fellows exemplifies the standards that move the field forward."
The 2026 inductees join an esteemed network of leaders whose work continues to shape the field's future.
Congratulations to the following Fellows:
Audra Clark, MD, FABA
Jay Collins, MD, FABA
Lyndsay Deeter, MD, FABA
Mack Drake, DO, FABA
Patrick Duffy, MD, FABA
Alice Fagin, MD, FABA
Robert Guilday, MD, FABA
Samuel Jones, MD, MA, FABA
Nicole Kopart, MD, FABA
Christina Lee, MD, FABA
Robin Lee, MD, FABA
Jeff Litt, DO, FABA
Marc Matthews, MD, FABA
Manuel Portalatin, DO, FABA
Thomas Resch, MD, FABA
Clifford Sheckter, MD, FABA
Cherry Song, DO, FABA
Leigh Spera, MD, FABA
Ram Velamuri, MD, FABA
Arek Wiktor, MD, FABA
Looking to become a Fellow of the ABA? Fellows of the American Burn Association receive all the benefits of ABA Membership, along with exclusive recognition and privileges that highlight their expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing burn care.
To view eligibility, please visit the Fellow of the ABA page, https://www.ameriburn.org/burn-care-team/membership/fellow-of-the-aba.
Audra Clark, MD, FABA
Jay Collins, MD, FABA
Lyndsay Deeter, MD, FABA
Mack Drake, DO, FABA
Patrick Duffy, MD, FABA
Alice Fagin, MD, FABA
Robert Guilday, MD, FABA
Samuel Jones, MD, MA, FABA
Nicole Kopart, MD, FABA
Christina Lee, MD, FABA
Robin Lee, MD, FABA
Jeff Litt, DO, FABA
Marc Matthews, MD, FABA
Manuel Portalatin, DO, FABA
Thomas Resch, MD, FABA
Clifford Sheckter, MD, FABA
Cherry Song, DO, FABA
Leigh Spera, MD, FABA
Ram Velamuri, MD, FABA
Arek Wiktor, MD, FABA
Looking to become a Fellow of the ABA? Fellows of the American Burn Association receive all the benefits of ABA Membership, along with exclusive recognition and privileges that highlight their expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing burn care.
To view eligibility, please visit the Fellow of the ABA page, https://www.ameriburn.org/burn-care-team/membership/fellow-of-the-aba.
Editor’s Note
For more information about ABA, contact Susan Urbanczyk at urbanczyk@ameriburn.org or Mallory LaPlante at laplante@ameriburn.org.
About the American Burn Association
The American Burn Association (ABA) is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries through advocacy, education, research, and prevention. Founded in 1967, the ABA supports burn care professionals and organizations and works to advance the quality of burn care worldwide. For more information, visit ameriburn.org.
For more information about ABA, contact Susan Urbanczyk at urbanczyk@ameriburn.org or Mallory LaPlante at laplante@ameriburn.org.
About the American Burn Association
The American Burn Association (ABA) is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries through advocacy, education, research, and prevention. Founded in 1967, the ABA supports burn care professionals and organizations and works to advance the quality of burn care worldwide. For more information, visit ameriburn.org.
