WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship

#PainFellowship @WashUanesthesia Evidence-based multidisciplinary training, cutting-edge interventions, top-tier research @WashUAnesRsrch @WashUmedicine #WashU

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Join the @WashUpainfellow Virtual Open House! @WashUanesthesia @washumedicine
📅 Jan 14 & Feb 18, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM CST
Meet faculty, explore the curriculum, and learn about life in St. Louis.
Register: https://t.co/F0UMKv3oQq

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology @WashUanesthesia]

Congratulations to the #WashUanesthesiology residents & fellows who recently graduated! We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished—and excited for what’s ahead.

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[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology @WashUanesthesia]

@WashUMedicine Anesthesiology has been recognized with the @ASIPP Award for Comprehensive Excellence in Pain Medicine Training, honoring leadership in pain education. Congratulations to @WashUpainfellow program director, Dr. Rajiv Shah, and the entire team!

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Taking a break from busy clinic to enjoy some holiday festivities 🎄less pain and more joy! We are grateful for our staff, patients, fellows, residents and faculty who make this program what it is.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! @WashUpainfellow

[Abdoul Madjid Koné, MD @AbdoulKoneMD]

Swimming in the wealth of knowledge and experience from pioneers and experts in the field of Interventional pain medicine! Couldn't have asked for a better program! Monthly cadaver lab @WashUpainfellow @VinnyFrancioMD #painmed #interventionalpainmedicine

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Spinal cord stimulation can be a life-changing therapy for chronic neuropathic pain. #WashUpain delivers comprehensive care for #neuropathy Read about D.J.’s story below, featuring the work of our neuropathic pain expert, Alex Chamessian, MD, PhD @achamess https://t.co/GtyNyTrWgl

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology @WashUanesthesia]

#WashUanesthesiology wishes everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁 🌽 🙌

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology @WashUanesthesia]

St. Louis is showing off its fall colors 🍂🍁

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Research @WashUAnesRsrch]

Interested in basic, clinical, or translational research? The ASSURE Fellowship @WashUanesthesia is your opportunity to gain real research experience, mentorship & a $7,000 stipend — right here in #STL. Apply by Feb 20! https://t.co/gzufBKVZvI

[Vinny Francio, MD @VinnyFrancioMD]

Cadaver hands-on lab @WashUpainfellow practicing multiple interventions from RFA techniques to glossopharyngeal nerve blocks, stellate ganglion blocks and atlanto-axial intra-articular joint injection with @YoshidaMitsu1 💉 look at that beautiful contrast spread! Masterpiece!

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Research @WashUAnesRsrch]

That’s a wrap on the 2025 St. Louis Translational Pain Research Forum! We’re proud to be part of such a groundbreaking scientific community with @SLU_ITN, @WashUPain, and @UHSPedu. Until next year! #STLTPRF

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Research @WashUAnesRsrch]

From medication and procedures to psychology and movement—@WashUPain brings together a full team of specialists to treat #ChronicPain with a comprehensive approach. https://t.co/2RyLzH8tdu #PainAwarenessMonth

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Our @WashUpainfellow faculty took the stage at #KSIPP2025 #PainMedicine meeting in Kansas City! Dr. Panjeton shared insights on 💉 Intradiscal Therapies and @VinnyFrancioMD on Restorative Neurostimulation ⚡️for Chronic Low Back Pain!
#WashUPain

[Abdoul Madjid Koné, MD @AbdoulKoneMD]

Only 2.5 mo into fellowship @WashUpainfellow & rocking through plenty of b&b cases QD & a plethora of advanced cases: done 5 basivertebral nerve ablations, 6 MILD, Kyphoplasties, SCS implants, PNS, Sympathetic nerve blocks, ITP Pump revisions. Excited for the year ahead!

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

@WashUpainfellow “Fellows Clinic”, trainees practice independently—seeing new & follow-up patients and performing traditional and advanced procedures.
Here’s Dr. Yoshida showcasing skill with a beautiful lumbar SNRB & vertebral augmentation #MedEd #PainFellowship
#WashUpain

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Full circle in #MedEd 🔄 Dr. Mok was a junior resident at KU when @VinnyFrancioMD was chief. Now Dr. Francio is faculty at #WashUPain and Dr. Mok is a #PainMedicine fellow. From training to colleagueship — this is mentorship in #PainMedicine #Fellowship #YoungInnovators

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Pain Fellowship Boot Camp is officially in the books @washupainfellowship
We wrapped up Day 3 with hands-on experience:
☢️ C-arm language & fluoro anatomy
💉 Epidural access
🪡 Needle control, suturing, incision/closure
🔩 Surgical tools & pocket creation
⚡️ SCS lead placement

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Week 2 of #PainFellowship and our fellows are already in the OR! One of today’s case was #ReActiv8 #Restorative Neurostimulation for chronic back pain due to #Multifidus dysfunction. Training future leaders in #Pain and minimally invasive spine care. #WashUPain #MedEd

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Kicking off the new academic year with @WashUPainFellowship Bootcamp!
Days 1 & 2 = ✅ High-yield lectures, Physical exam workshop & Happy hour
🗓️Next up: Hands-on cadaver lab—fluoro anatomy, needle driving, SCS and surgical skills! #PainMedicine #WashUPain

[WashU Medicine Anesthesiology Pain Fellowship @WashUpainfellow]

Congratulations to our fellow @YoshidaMitsu1 on being selected for the 2025 @NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award! This prestigious honor recognizes exceptional research in neuroscience and acknowledges rising leaders & innovators in the field. #WashUpain