Former Director of Rheumatology Fellowship Program, Clinic
Brasington
Richard D. Brasington, Jr., MD, emeritus professor of medicine and former director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, while fishing in the North Fork River on April 30, 2023. drowned in Ozark, 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 course in rheumatology 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.
Brasington was also nationally recognized for enrolling patients in clinical studies, establishing a clinical trials department in the Department of Rheumatology, and participating in several clinical studies. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and was named Master of that group in 2008, 2009 and 2018. She also received the organization’s Distinguished Program Director’ Award in 2015. Additionally, he was a fellow of his American College of Physicians. From 2016 to 2017, he served as President of the University of Washington Chapter of Alpha He Omega He Alpha, the National Medical Honor Society.
In addition to his work in rheumatology, Brasington and his family had a deep interest in mental health and wellness. played an important role. The fund supports educational programs in psychiatry and recognizes medical students who demonstrate academic excellence in preclinical and clinical psychiatry.
“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
In his personal time, Brasington played guitar and other instruments. While growing up, he and his brother formed the Brasington Family Band. He was also an avid fisherman who tied his flies, especially trout fishing was his passion.
Brasington received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1974 and a medical degree from Duke University in 1980. She then completed her training at the University of Iowa with an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in rheumatology.
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.