| Abstract | 「Historical Background」The Mayo Clinic was established in 1864. In that year, William Worrall Mayo initiated a solo medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota. He had two sons, William James Mayo, who was born in 1861, and Charles Horace Mayo, who was born in 1865. Both became physicians (Fig.1). In 1883, a tornado struck Rochester, causing extensive damage, shortly after which, the Sisters of St.Francis established a hospital, which later was named St.Marys Hospital. The hospital was completed and opened in 1889, with a total of 27 beds. During that time, the sons of Dr.William Worrall Mayo joined him in his medical practice. Thus, the Mayo group medical practice was established more than a century ago. The practice has had phenomenal growth from a horse-and-buggy medical practice to medicine that touches every corner of the United States and every corner of the world. Certain qualities of the practice have made its past success and current growth possible：total commitment of providing compassionate care to every patient and a medical practice that draws on the combined skills of many specialists and is integrated with medical education and research programs that ensure a high standard of care. The spirit of teamwork, a quality that is woven into the very fabric of the institution, inspires the ongoing communication among physicians, scientists, administrators, paramedical staff, and students. |
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