Zachary William Tyler Burn Education Grant

The Saint Francis Foundation awards an annual education grant honoring the memory and lifetime achievement of Zachary William Tyler, providing funding for Bothin Burn Center employees to attend national and worldwide educational conferences in the field of burn care.

Background: Established in 2019 to honor San Francisco resident and global citizen Zachary William Tyler, a passionate lover of people and travel.

Geographic Scope: Bothin Burn Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, CA

Focus Areas:

• Burn care education
• National and international burn care conferences
• Professional development in burn care field
• Connection of Bothin Burn Center practices to burn units throughout the world

Award: Funding for two Bothin Burn Center employees per year to attend national and worldwide educational conferences

Eligibility:

• Bothin Burn Center employees
• Greater than 20 hours per week employment
• Commitment to excellence in burn care
• Potential to benefit from educational experience
• Willingness to engage in dialogue with other burn care providers

Funding Source: Generously provided by Dr. Richard Grossman and Ms. Elly Chen

Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to excellence in burn care
• Potential to benefit from the educational experience
• Ability to connect Bothin Burn Center practices to burn units throughout the world

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Bothin Burn Center employee
• Must work greater than 20 hours per week
• Application open to all qualifying employees

Selection Basis:

• Commitment to excellence in burn care
• Potential to benefit from the educational experience
• Expected to engage in dialogue with other burn care providers

Post-Award Expectations:

• Recipients expected to engage in dialogue with other burn care providers
• Connection of Bothin Burn Center practices to burn units throughout the world

Contact Information:

• Saint Francis Foundation
• saintfrancisfoundation.org