Burn Injury Model Systems
The BMS Program began in 1994 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. There are 4 BMS centers funded.
The Burn Model System (BMS) Program began in 1994 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. BMS centers conduct research and contribute follow-up data to the BMS National Longitudinal Database. BMS centers also conduct research, provide education, and disseminate information with the goal of improving long-term functional, vocational, cognitive, and quality-of-life outcomes for individuals with burn injury. The BMS Program is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. The Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is national center that translates health information into easy to understand language and formats for patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury. The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the BMS to develop free, research-based resources for people living with burn injury and their supporters. Find the information you need to live well with burn injury! Information on our page is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should consult your health care provider regarding specific medical concerns or treatment.
Back-to-school season is here! If your child is returning to school after a burn injury, a little preparation can go a long way. Explore these practical tips to help make the transition smoother and build confidence for the year ahead. Learn more at: https://msktc.org/burn/factsheets/going-back-school-after-major-burn-injury
Hear how Kelly Keys of Jackson Ryder Trauma and Miami Burn Center uses Burn Model System resources to educate patients, first responders, and healthcare professionals, helping ensure people have access to reliable information long after they leave the hospital.
07/14/2026
In a new paper published in Burns, Jeffrey Schneider of the Boston Harvard Burn Injury Model System and colleagues argue that burn injury should be viewed as a lifelong chronic condition. Better recognition and measurement of long-term physical and psychological effects can help improve research, care, and outcomes for burn survivors. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030541792600224X?via%3Dihub
Patients receive a lot of information before leaving the hospital. Clear, trusted resources can help make it easier to remember what comes next. Hear how Melanie incorporates Burn Model System fact sheets into the discharge process to support patients throughout their recovery.
Congratulations to Madeleine McGwin of the Boston Harvard Burn Injury Model System on receiving the 2026 ABA/Shriners Best Pediatric Burn Paper Award! The award recognizes outstanding research in pediatric burn care and honors scientific excellence that advances treatment, research, and quality of life for children with burn injuries. Read the paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13057890/
We’re honored to support professionals working in burn care and recovery. Thanks Kelly McElligott!
Thank you Ali (Alison) Burns for sharing how you use MSKTC's burn resources to support people with burn injuries and their families!
Find burn resources -> https://msktc.org/burn
Thanks for the love at the American Burn Association’s 2026 annual meeting! We had an amazing time connecting with everyone. 💖
04/15/2026
Burn Model System (BMS) Project Directors and Staff with MSKTC leadership at American Burn Association's annual meeting this week in Orlando, FL.
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