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ASRA Pain Medicine is proud to recognize the 2026 recipients of the Excellence in Education Award, honoring physician educators who are advancing the fields of regional anesthesia and pain medicine through innovation, mentorship, and a deep commitment to teaching.

This prestigious award recognizes physician members at the instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor levels who have demonstrated innovation and success in education and have been attending physicians for a minimum of 5 years.

2026 Excellence in Education Award Recipients

• David Creighton, MD
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Jody Leng, MD, MS
  Stanford University School of Medicine
  Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
• Alesson Miranda, MD
  Universidade Federal de São Paulo
• Sindhuja Nimma, MD
  Mayo Clinic
• Bhavana Yalamuru, MBBS
  University of Virginia

Please join us in congratulating these individuals for their outstanding contributions to education and their dedication to advancing the specialty.

ASRA Pain Medicine’s Recognition Awards honor the individuals who are advancing regional anesthesia and pain medicine through excellence in education, research, leadership, service, and clinical practice. These awards reflect the full breadth of impact across our global community, honoring early career and established experts. To learn more about ASRA Pain Medicine’s Recognition Awards, click here.