Diversity

Everyone is different ... everyone is necessary.

Each of us possesses a unique and valuable mix of personal qualities and experiences. These include, but are not limited to:

• Age
• Race
• Gender
• Religion
• Education
• National origin
• Sexual orientation
• Ability/disability
• Physical characteristics

Mayo recognizes and respects the value of human differences. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team of individuals, whose differences enhance the services we provide.

Diversity Policy
Mayo Clinic's goal is to serve patients, families and one another — with respect, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.

Mayo Clinic values and promotes diversity as a strategic advantage. Mayo Clinic's goal is to create a caring service environment where individual differences are valued, allowing all staff to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. By embracing this goal, Mayo Clinic will receive the following benefits from its workforce:

• different viewpoints and perspectives in concepts, initiatives and decision making;
• greater innovations and creativity; and
• a broad pool of qualified employees enabling us to recruit and retain the best talent.

An environment that nurtures and supports the fullest contributions of each individual is essential to Mayo Clinic's success in patient care, education and research. Creating and sustaining this climate are the responsibilities of each individual who provides care, directly or indirectly, and/or learns at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic leadership is accountable for this initiative.

Diversity refers to all characteristics which distinguish individuals or groups from one another. It includes distinctions based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, or status with regard to public assistance.