The Mayo Brothers

The Mayo Brothers

By: Matthew White & Elise Raquel

Bio

• The Mayo Brothers

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History

First Surgeries

• In 1880, Mayo attempted his first critical operation, the surgical removal of an ovarian tumor.
• William Mayo and Charles Mayo assisted their father in the operating room.
• Dr. Henry Plummer was a former intern at St. Mary's and joined the clinic in 1901.

Through the hard work and perseverance of William and Charles Mayo, they effectively proved to be the best reformers of the Golden by their advancements in the medical field.

• This was the first graduate medical education program.
• In 1917, the first graduate degrees in Mayo's programs were conferred to two women and two men.
• In 1972, the Mayo Medical School opens.
• Their hospital had the mission of human care to anyone who was in need, and patients were charged on their ability to pay.
• Charles was named president of the American Medical Association in 1906.

Background

• The Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research were established by 3 generations of the Mayo Family.
• 1) William W. Mayo 2) William J. Mayo 3) Charles H. Mayo.
• Mayo Foundation launched the Mayo Health System.