Culture

A Life Changing Career

Welcome to a Life-Changing Experience

If you want to know what it's really like at Mayo Clinic, just ask. You'll find that our pride – in where we work, and in what we do – is a common trait. You will also find a lot of inspiring stories about lives changed for the better.

Careers that Change Lives Icon

Careers That Change Lives

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Learn More.

Changing Lives Icon

Changing Lives For More Than 100 Years

Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. Learn More.

Accolades Icon

Accolades

We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
U.S. News & World Report
Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Mayo Clinic was named the Best Hospital in the Nation for the third year in a row. We were also honored with No. 1 rankings in more categories than any other hospital.
Forbes
America's Best Large Employers
Mayo Clinic was ranked #3 by Forbes in its 2021 list of "America's Best Large Employers".
Universum
Most Attractive Employer
According to a survey by Universum, college students have named Mayo Clinic a Most Attractive Employer for the 13th year in a row.
Diversity Inc.
Top Hospital and Health System
In 2018, Diversity Inc named Mayo Clinic to its Top 11 Hospitals and Health Systems list for the seventh straight year. Mayo was ranked using an objective analysis of data collected from a more than 200-question survey.   The survey on which the ranking is based gathers details about an organization's recruitment and talent development processes, the commitment of its leaders to diversity and inclusion, its supplier diversity program and best practices.
Nursing
Magnet Status
Mayo Clinic locations in Rochester, MN, Jacksonville, FL and Phoenix, AZ have been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as Magnet Nursing Status locations.

Learn more about Quality and Mayo Clinic.

Sustainability

Sustainability is not a destination, but a mindset.
Here at Mayo Clinic, we are striving to embrace that mindset by building upon the organization's value of stewardship and wisely managing our human, natural, and material resources. We strive to embed environmental sustainability throughout our organization to create a culture of sustainability to benefit our patients, employees, and the environment. But we want to do more, and we can't do it alone. We need you and your passion. So join us in our goal of taking care of patients, the planet and you.