Swathi Rayasam, MD

As we close out Women’s History Month, we invite you to explore the Women in Pain Medicine Interview Series. This series highlights the experiences, perspectives, and career journeys of women across the field of pain medicine. Read the interviews here: ow.ly/P0fr50YBxjq

Looking forward to @ASRA_Society Spring Meeting this April in Phoenix, AZ! Med students, residents, and fellows, below are some events that I’d like to highlight at the upcoming meeting. Excited to connect and meet you all! #ASRASPRING26

Trainees! @ASRA_Society RFC Pain Illuminated Art Exhibit will occur at the upcoming spring meeting, and we would love for your artwork to be featured and considered for an award! Deadline for submissions is March 30th. Scan the QR code to submit! #ASRASPRING26

Only a few days until Match Day 2026! 🎉 The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome the newest members of the #UTSWAnesthesiology family. Follow along this Friday to see our celebrations and results! Also, be sure to tag us if you match with us! 🥳💙

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible women physicians shaping the future of pain medicine. 👩‍⚕️✨ Visit the @ASRA_Society Diversity SIG page, to read about their journeys & advice for the next generation. @alopipatelmd @JarnaShahMD @stanfordanes @SwathiRayasam

Last night, ASRA Pain Medicine Resident & Fellow Committee hosted their fifth annual Virtual Meet & Greet with applicants and chronic pain fellowship program directors. A few spots remain for Virtual Meet & Greet: Session II, on Thursday, February 26: ow.ly/MzHM50YiUI3

Awesome opportunity for trainees interested in advocacy within regional anesthesia and pain medicine! Apply soon, deadline is Feb 13th! @ASRA_Society @DrPingenot @BrittaniBungart @SwathiRayasam @AlejandroHalloC @sporty_doc

🧠 An idea can reshape how you think—and what you build. 📝 Applications are now open for the 2026 Hacking Pain Hack-a-thon at PainConnect. ⏳ Apply by February 11 🔗 bit.ly/49nlHCL #PainConnect2026 #HackingPain #Innovation #Solutions #PainMedicine

Applications are open for the 2026 Hacking Pain Hack-a-thon at PainConnect - a fast-paced innovation experience where participants leave with real solutions built as teams! Apply here: bit.ly/49nlHCL @AmerAcadPainMed @DGallacherMD @salmanhirani @BMayrsohn @UofUHealth

🚨 Reminder: ASRA Spring Abstract Deadline is approaching! A great opportunity to showcase your research and interesting cases with the regional anesthesia & pain community. Don’t miss it! 💡 @SwathiRayasam @CrystalJosephMD @BrittaniBungart @ASRA_Society

To all trainees interested in regional anesthesia and/or chronic pain, I could not recommend getting involved with @ASRA_Society enough! I became involved as an intern and 4 years later, it’s been instrumental in my growth and development in my career!

@CrystalJosephMD @BrittaniBungart @AlejandroHalloC @ASRA_Society @KohanLynn @SpencerBrodsky @EricJones_MD @DrPingenot @APPDHQ @AshlynBMD @PanktiAcharya3 @sporty_doc @UcheUmehMD @RSanthoshDO @chineze_mbanugo

Applications for the ASRA Resident & Fellow Committee are open! We are also accepting applications for leadership positions. Join for mentorship, networking, and publishing opportunities in chronic pain and RAAPM. All specialties welcome! Due December 15 cognitoforms.com/ASRA/CallForNo…

Trainees interested in RAAPM, join us for our event this Thursday! @AlejandroHalloC @BrittaniBungart @CrystalJosephMD @DrPingenot @EricJones_MD @SpencerBrodsky @dr_rajgupta @shaskinsMD @KalagaraHari @EMARIANOMD @UcheUmehMD @James_Kim_MD @KohanLynn

Thank you @KalagaraHari for showcasing our first pain illuminated event! I am incredibly proud of my Resident and Fellows Committee for their hard work. Special shoutout to Bhargavi Madhu and Andrew Aboudjoude for spearheading the event with the support of @ASRA_Society board!

#ASRAfall25 @ASRA_Society 🖼️ competition showcasing pain is at its best🥰 ! Congrats to all Residents & Fellows ! @CrystalJosephMD @ASRAPM_Ex_Dir @dr_rajgupta @NarouzeMD @Ropivacaine @shaskinsMD @MayoPainMed @galusweegie @SLKoppMD @rljohnsonmd @KohanLynn @CARLOSPINOMD

@ASRA_Society So impressed and inspired by this group of female physician leaders at #ASRA #WRAPMSIG

@CrystalJosephMD @ASRA_Society @AlejandroHalloC @EricJones_MD @DrPingenot Thank you for always being an incredible leader! @CrystalJosephMD

Thank you, to my @ASRA_Society Resident and Fellows Committee! You are the future of this society and I am incredibly proud of my co-trainees who are so dedicated to the field! The future is bright! #ASRAFall25 @SwathiRayasam @AlejandroHalloC @EricJones_MD @DrPingenot

🎸 Welcome to the “Live Music Capital of the World” - Austin has more live music venues per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. It's also where #ASRAFALL25 is about to begin - see you soon! @VinnyFrancioMD @JayKarriMD @CrystalJosephMD @SwathiRayasam @abeermaher29 @VinitaSinghMD