Memorial—John A. Washington II, M.D.

摘要

John A. Washington II, M.D., former Head of Clinical Microbiology at the Mayo Clinic from 1972 to 1986 and Chairman of the Department of Microbiology at the Cleveland Clinic from 1986 to 1992, died on 5 September 2010 at the age of 74. John was an internationally recognized, widely respected leader in the disciplines of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, authoring more than 450 scientific articles, books, and book chapters and training scores of pathology residents and clinical microbiology and infectious disease fellows. As one of the most eminent clinical microbiologists of the second half of the 20th century, his research had broad and practical relevance at the hospital bedside and significantly contributed to the care of patients with infectious disease. Likewise, his reputation attracted students, both domestically and internationally, who profited from his devotion to teaching, intellect, personal warmth, and model of excellence. Patrick R. Murray Mayo Clinic Fellow, 1974 to 1976 Richard (Tom) Thomson Mayo Clinic Fellow, 1980 to 1982