Programme overview
What the official source supports
Training follows acute and reconstructive burn patients through critical care, surgery, laser scar treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term recovery.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Burn excision and grafting
- Post-burn reconstruction and laser scar therapy
- Complex wounds and rehabilitation
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completed general or plastic surgery residency is preferred; candidates with at least three accredited training years may be considered.
Application
Published application route
Send CV, examination scores, statement and two references to the coordinator. The advertised August 2026 start is past; confirm the next intake.
Published application documents
- Updated CV
- In-service scores through the current academic year
- USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Personal statement describing interest in a burn fellowship
- Two letters of recommendation
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Brett Hartman, MD · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Fellowship coordinator Wayne Crockett: wayne.crockett@ahn.org; director Dr. Brett Hartman: brett.hartman@ahn.org (as printed on the ABA listing).
Sources and verification
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ABA — West Penn burn fellowship ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 15 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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