Richard D. Brasington, Jr., MD, former director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and highly regarded Professor Emeritus of Medicine, fishing in the North Fork on Sunday, April 30, 2023. drowned while playing Ozark River, Missouri. he was 71 years old.
Brasington joined the faculty in 1996 and served dozens of residents and physicians as course master of the second-year rheumatology course and as mentor to the many third-year students trained at his clinic. trained fellows. He has directed the university’s rheumatology clinic and rheumatology fellowship his training program for many years.
Brasington has a strong focus on education and patient care and pioneered the trainee assessment tool used by many rheumatology centers around the country. She also played a key role in the development of the Curriculum Guide she used in her training for the American College of Rheumatology Fellowships.
In addition to his work in rheumatology, Brasington and his family had a deep interest in mental health and wellness. In 2010, in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, he played a key role in establishing the James and Philip Brasington Memorial Endowed Fund.
“Dr. Brasington was a clinician of excellence, renowned for his ability to diagnose and treat patients with complex rheumatic and autoimmune diseases,” said Victoria J. Fraser, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Adolphus Busch and Dean of Medicine. said. “He was warm, caring, compassionate, and deeply loved by his patients. He also had tremendous knowledge and a passion for sharing what he knew with trainees.” , was also an exceptional teacher.He had an incredible energy and enthusiasm for rheumatology, medicine, education and life.He was resourceful, creative and fun to be with. was a person
He is survived by his wife Kathleen Ferrell. Children Ned Brasington, William Bashart and Liz Duweke. Stepdaughter, Melissa Harralson. Brothers Evan Brasington and Becky Clark. six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The visit will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Bop Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, Missouri, followed by a service. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, Illinois.
You can make a memorial donation to the University of Washington School of Medicine’s James and Philip Brasington Memorial Award. MSC 1082-414-2555, c/o Emily Williams; 1 Brookings Drive; St. Louis, Missouri 63130-9989. Or it might be sent to the St. Louis Chamber Music Society. 222 S. Central Avenue, Suite 501. St. Louis, Missouri 63105; or Herb Society Legacy Fund, Missouri Botanical Garden. Memorial Gift Program; PO Box 17419; St. Louis, Missouri 63178-7419.
Read the full obituary on the medical school website.