Mayo's Mission

Mayo Clinic will provide the best care to every patient every day through integrated clinical practice, education and research.

Primary Value

The needs of the patient come first.

Core Principles

Practice

Practice medicine as an integrated team of compassionate, multi-disciplinary physicians, scientists and allied health professionals who are focused on the needs of patients from our communities, regions, the nation and the world.

Education

Educate physicians, scientists and allied health professionals and be a dependable source of health information for our patients and the public.

Research

Conduct basic and clinical research programs to improve patient care and to benefit society.

Mutual Respect

Treat everyone in our diverse community with respect and dignity.

Commitment to Quality

Continuously improve all processes that support patient care, education and research.

Work Atmosphere

Foster teamwork, personal responsibility, integrity, innovation, trust and communication within the context of a physician-led institution.

Societal Commitment

Benefit humanity through patient care, education and research. Support the communities in which we live and work. Serve appropriately patients in difficult financial circumstances.

Finances

Allocate resources within the context of a system rather than its individual entities. Operate in a manner intended not to create wealth but to provide a financial return sufficient for present and future needs.