John A. Boswick was born and educated in Illinois. He received his medical education at Loyola University in Chicago, and graduated with both a Master of Arts Degree in Anatomy and M.D. degree. After his residency at Cook County Hospital, Dr. Boswick advanced academically to Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University, Director of Surgical Services, and Director of the Sumner Koch Burn Center, and Hand Surgery Service at Cook County Hospital.

In 1972, Dr. Boswick and his family moved to Denver Colorado, where he became Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado. Aside from his academic responsibilities, Dr. Boswick served the American Burn Association as its seventh President, and was also an officer of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He was a consultant for the United States Army, the World Health Organization, and served as Secretary General of the International Society for Burn Injuries. He authored more than 100 articles and chapters in surgical journals and edited several books on the art and science of burn care.

Dr. Boswick will be missed but not forgotten, as his name and legacy to the care of the sick and injured are memorialized through the Tanner-Boswick-Vandeput prize of the International Society for Burn Injuries.

Dr. Paul M. Glat grew up in White Plains, New York. After graduating cum laude from Princeton University in 1984, Dr. Glat attended medical school at New York University (NYU) where he completed extensive post-graduate training in general surgery. Dr. Glat then received advanced training at NYU’s Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Glat then expanded his focus and expertise to include reconstructive surgery for children. Upon completing a craniofacial surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Glat joined the staff at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and began leading the Division of Plastic Surgery. He continues to hold that position in addition to now serving as both the director of Cleft Palate and Craniofacial programs and the director of the Burn Unit.

Dr. Glat writings and research have appeared in several major plastic surgery textbooks and over 90 plastic surgery publications.

Paul Silverstein, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. After completing his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Silverstein returned to Boston where he completed a general surgery residency at the Boston City Hospital. From 1969 to 1972, Dr. Silverstein served as a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corp at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, where he treated soldiers who had been injured in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Dr. Silverstein decided to pursue a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at Emory University in Atlanta and has been working as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon ever since. In 1975, Dr. Silverstein moved to Oklahoma City and now with over 34 years of experience, he has successfully helped thousands of patients enhance their image and self-confidence.

In 1975, shortly after his arrival in Oklahoma City, he founded the burn center at the Integris Baptist Medical Center that now bears his name. The Paul Silverstein Burn Center was the first of its kind in Oklahoma City, and its physicians, nurses, and staff have a history of providing compassionate, comprehensive care. Since 1979, Dr. Silverstein has served as a clinical professor of plastic surgery for the University of Oklahoma. He participates in many continuing education programs and is also a published author, having contributed in over 50 professional journals.

Dr. Carlos Blanco earned his medical degree from Seville Medical School in Sevilla Spain in 1961.  He completed his surgical residency in 1965 at Lebanon Hospital in Bronx New York. He has more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry which include involvement in Product Development, Clinical Research, Medical Marketing, Medical/Professional Education, Global Commercial Development, and International Marketing.

His professional achievements include serving on the Board of Directors for the Wound Healing Society from 1997-2000; Vice President  for the International Society of Burn Injuries from 1998-2004; Board of Trustees for the American Burn Association 1990-1991; Chairman of Wound Burn Facilities of ISBI from 1986-1991; in addition to numerous awards and industry recognitions. Dr. Blanco has given more than 400 presentations across the globe related to wound healing and skin substitutes and has authored more than 50 publications.

Chairman

Dr. Paul M. Glat grew up in White Plains, New York. After graduating cum laude from Princeton University in 1984, Dr. Glat attended medical school at New York University (NYU) where he completed extensive post-graduate training in general surgery. Dr. Glat then received advanced training at NYU’s Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Glat then expanded his focus and expertise to include reconstructive surgery for children. Upon completing a craniofacial surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Glat joined the staff at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and began leading the Division of Plastic Surgery. He continues to hold that position in addition to now serving as both the director of Cleft Palate and Craniofacial programs and the director of the Burn Unit.

Dr. Glat writings and research have appeared in several major plastic surgery textbooks and over 90 plastic surgery publications.

Exhibitor Coordinator

Dr. Roger Huckfeldt is a fellowship trained trauma and burn surgeon with more than 20 years of active clinical practice and trauma and burn service management experience.

Dr. Huckfeldt has been involved in trauma and burn research throughout his years in practice. This research experience extends from concept and basic science through product development and commercialization. His main research focus is centered on successful wound management and healing and skin and tissue health.  In 2012 Dr. Huckfeldt founded Palm Medical Solutions a product development company that specializes in medical device, burn and wound care products, infection prevention and pet and equine skin and wound care.

Meeting Coordinator

Jacqueline McBride is Executive Director for The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (SimGHOSTS). SimGHOSTS is a healthcare education community that empowers users of simulation technology to improve learning and patient care outcomes.  Over the course of her career, Jacqueline has led a number of marketing, communications and event initiatives as Director of Communications at Salem Academy and College, Director of Marketing at Berkshire Hathaway and Director of Public Relations at Long Haymes Carr Advertising, working with clients such as HanesBrands, TJ Maxx and Sara Lee Corporation.