National Leadership

Advancing wound healing through education has always been a priority to Dr. Kavros. Holding leadership positions in wound healing societies have been most important to him in order to execute this mission. For 15 years, he was scientific chair of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA), the largest multispecialty wound healing organization in the United States. Thereafter, he served with distinction as president for a further 4 years (2015-2019). Most noteworthy accomplishments during his leadership tenure include unprecedented membership growth, increasing diversity in clinical specialties and revamping educational formats. Dr. Kavros also actively serves in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, supporting the Department of Homeland Security and the active service members of the US Coast Guard.