Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic
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Name	Mayo Clinic
Caption	Logo of the Mayo Clinic
Location	Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Healthcare	Non-profit
Type	Academic medical center
Founded	0 1889
Founder	William W. Mayo, William J. Mayo, Charles H. Mayo
Website	https://www.mayoclinic.org

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research. It employs over 76,000 people, including more than 7,300 physicians and scientists, across major campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona, and operates a network of affiliated healthcare organizations. Renowned for its pioneering model of integrated, multi-specialty group practice and its "patient-first" philosophy, it is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and the world for complex specialty care.

History

The origins of the institution trace back to the medical practice of English immigrant William Worrall Mayo, who settled in Rochester, Minnesota after the American Civil War. Following a devastating tornado in 1883, he worked with the Sisters of Saint Francis to care for the injured, leading to the 1889 founding of Saint Marys Hospital. His sons, surgeons William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo, joined the practice, and by the early 20th century, they had established a revolutionary model of cooperative, specialized group medicine. Key early partners included physicians like Augustus Stinchfield and Henry Stanley Plummer, the latter designing many foundational systems. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research was established in 1915, and in 1919, the brothers transferred the assets and practice to this new nonprofit entity, ensuring its perpetual philanthropic mission.

Organization and operations

It operates as a single, integrated academic medical center with a decentralized governance structure led by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Governors. Its three major campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona serve as hubs for a larger system that includes the Mayo Clinic Health System, a network of community hospitals and clinics across several states including Wisconsin and Iowa. The institution is a major economic force, with its operations in Rochester deeply intertwined with entities like IBM and the state-funded Destination Medical Center initiative. Its financial model relies on patient care revenue, philanthropic support from donors like the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and research grants from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health.

Medical practice and research

The clinical model is defined by a multi-specialty, collaborative approach where experts from diverse fields consult on complex cases. It is a world leader in areas such as transplant surgery, cancer treatment through the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, cardiovascular disease, neurology, and orthopedic surgery. Its research enterprise, with an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, spans basic, translational, and clinical science. Landmark contributions include the development of the first G-suit, pioneering work in cortisone with Philip S. Hench (who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), and major advances in genomics and regenerative medicine. The Center for Individualized Medicine is a flagship initiative in personalized care.

Education and training

It is a premier educator for healthcare professionals worldwide. The Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, in partnership with Arizona State University, trains future physicians, while the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science oversees numerous accredited programs. These include residencies and fellowships across virtually all medical and surgical specialties, many of which are consistently ranked among the best by Doximity. It also offers advanced training for scientists, nurses, and allied health staff. Historical educational partnerships have included affiliations with the University of Minnesota and, more recently, substantial collaborations with Google on artificial intelligence in healthcare education.

Recognition and rankings

It is perennially recognized as a global leader in healthcare. In the annual *U.S. News & World Report* "Best Hospitals" rankings, it has held the No. 1 spot in the United States more often than any other hospital, frequently topping the Honor Roll. Specialties such as gastroenterology, diabetes, and endocrinology routinely rank first nationally. Internationally, it is highly regarded by publications like *Newsweek* in its "World's Best Hospitals" list. The institution and its staff have received numerous honors, including the Lasker Award, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and consistent recognition on the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers." Category:Mayo Clinic Category:Hospitals in Minnesota Category:Medical and health organizations based in Minnesota Category:Non-profit organizations based in Minnesota