Raymond S. Joseph, Jr., MD, is an anesthesiologist and the Regional Anesthesiology & Acute Pain Medicine fellowship director at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA. Dr. Joseph is a past president of the Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship Directors Association (RAFDA). Dr. Joseph completed his anesthesiology residency at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA, before pursuing fellowship training in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine at Virginia Mason. Through his leadership in fellowship education, mentorship, and clinical practice, Dr. Joseph continues to advance the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine while helping to train the next generation of anesthesiologists.