In 1889, at a pivotal moment in the history of medicine, two sons of a country doctor began practicing surgery in a new hospital in a small town in Minnesota. “An Adventure in Medicine: The Story of the Mayo Brothers” provides an insightful portrait of the Mayo brothers as they develop a new model of patient-centered healthcare, encourage ground-breaking research and advance the field of medical education. The renowned clinic they founded continues to serve people from around the world.

The film is viewable 24/7 on the Heritage Films tab. A special film showing and panel discussion will be hosted by the Mayo Clinic History of Medicine Society on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Click here for more more information.