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The Origins of the Mayo Foundation
1894
The "Give Back" Philosophy
A sense of responsibility to the sick and the future of medicine.
1915
Origins of Mayo Foundation
Creating the first graduate education program for clinical medicine and the Mayo Foundation.
1915
To Heal the Sick and Advance the Science
Integrating patient care with education and research.
1915
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Establishing America's first graduate program in clinical medicine.
1938
Gift of Mayo Foundation House
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Mayo give their home to Mayo Clinic.
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