AAWC News

2017 Board of Directors election concluded 

The AAWC 2017 Board of Directors Elections winners will be announced at SAWC Spring in San Diego, CA. Board members will attend the Annual Board of Directors Meeting on April 5, 2017 and officially take office at the AAWC Membership Meeting on April 7, 2017. We are grateful to members for helping determine the future leaders of the AAWC. 

2016 Robert A. Warriner III, MD Memorial Award recipients

The AAWC is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, MD Memorial Award for 2016. The winners of this award honor the ethics, character, and commitment to wound care of the late Dr. Warriner; they are Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc, CWS, and Marissa J. Carter, PhD. Each was awarded $1000 and will be recognized at the AAWC Membership Meeting at SAWC Spring in San Diego, CA on April 7, 2017.

Dr. Snyder, Professor and Director of Clinical Research and Fellowship Director in wound care and research at Barry University, was a dear friend and colleague of the late Dr. Warriner. Dr. Snyder created and implemented the first post residency Wound Management and Research Fellowship for podiatric medical schools, published several book chapters and more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed and trade journals on wound care, and served as Principal Investigator on more than 50 randomized controlled trials for innovative wound healing modalities and products. In addition, he has served on the AAWC Board of Directors for several years in the past, including as President.

Dr. Carter has published many articles on the topic of wound care and related fields such as infectious disease. She has developed new methods for evidence-based literature review, crafted wound care clinical practice guidelines, worked with the AAWC to revise the United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines for wound care research, and is a leading expert in the use of large wound care databases for clinical research. Dr. Carter collaborated closely with Dr. Warriner and facilitated much of his research. They published several papers together.

SAWC has new advanced rate discount 

The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC Spring) is taking place in San Diego, CA, April 5–9, 2017. Come help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the SAWC. Choose from more than 80 sessions that encompass 4 dynamic tracks, including the AAWC Podium to Practice track. No other wound care conference offers the level of education, advanced state-of-the-art clinical reviews, and emerging research findings. Register by February 24, 2017 for the Advanced Rate Discount.

Enrollment for AAWC Corporate Sponsorship is underway for 2017

As a multiprofessional membership organization, the AAWC is uniquely positioned to spearhead overarching initiatives important for the wound care industry. These projects address issues paramount to continued access to evidence-based products, devices, care therapies, and treatments for the patients we serve. AAWC Corporate Sponsorship provides lucrative benefits based on level of support, as well as an exclusive opportunity for industry sponsors to meet with AAWC officers and other key wound care industry leaders at quarterly Corporate Advisory Panel (CAP) teleconferences and meetings. To learn more about sponsorship and to enroll visit https://aawconline.org/sponsorship/.

Support the AAWC and start enjoying the benefits

Annual dues for AAWC members are $60 for students/retirees, $57.50 for VA and military health care personnel, and $115 for clinicians and other professional members. Membership provides a 20% discount on SAWC Spring and Fall, which can cover annual dues. There are many additional benefits, including discounts on or free access to educational products, as well as discounts to attend the Wound Certification Prep Course™ and Wound Clinic Business meetings. Join today at https://aawconline.org/.

AAWC Career Center: quality jobs, quality employers 

Looking for a new position? Looking to hire a wound care specialist? The AAWC can help. The AAWC Career Center is specifically targeted to wound care professionals and the clinical and industrial jobs they seek. Likewise, the best employers for wound care have posted their jobs on this site, because they know this is where to reach qualified wound professionals looking for employment opportunities. Please visit the Career Center at https://aawconline.org/careers-in-wound-care.

About AAWC 

AAWC is the largest not-for-profit membership organization in the United States dedicated to interprofessional wound healing and tissue preservation. AAWC’s mission is to advance the care of people with and at risk for wounds. The Association’s focus is on education, public policy, and the application of evidence-based wound care practice. AAWC offers membership and associated benefits to everyone involved in wound care, including clinicians and other healthcare professionals, patients, lay-caregivers, clinics/facilities, corporations, students, retirees, and advocates. Learn more about AAWC benefits, activities and programs, and/or join at www.aawconline.org.