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Mayo Brothers

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The Resume

    Dr. William James Mayo ('Dr. Will' June 29, 1861-July 28, 1939)
    Dr. Charles Horace Mayo ('Dr. Charlie' July 19, 1865-May 26, 1939)
    Founded the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN (considered one of the world's premiere medical facilities)

Why they might be annoying:

    Both went to separate medical schools (Dr. Will to the University of Michigan; Dr. Charlie, the Chicago Medical College).
    Both seem to look gloomy when pictured.
    They picked an out of the way place to open a major medical center (Rochester Minn.).
    Their first lessons in human anatomy was of a Native American skeleton who was hanged in 1862 for their involvement in the Sioux Massacre in Minnesota.
    Dr. Will's introduction to medicine came when he assisted his father (a doctor) in administer anesthesia.
    They disliked their fame.
    Quacks, taking advantage of the Mayo name, opened 'Mayo Clinics' in other cities.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They pioneered teamwork and group medical practice.
    They believed doctors should learn from fellow doctors.
    They successfully worked on improving recovery rate.
    They refused to kowtow to anti-Catholic sentiments by helping establish St. Mary's Hospital (1883). They made it clear that all the sick are welcome.
    No sibling rivalry, they referred to themselves in the plural, right down to their checking account.
    The Mayo Clinic opened following an 1883 tornado that devastated parts of Rochester.

Credit: Iludium Phosdex


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    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
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    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
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    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
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    In 2009, Out of 49 Votes: 38.78% Annoying
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    In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 136 Votes: 43.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 253 Votes: 42.29% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 343 Votes: 44.61% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 618 Votes: 42.39% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 916 Votes: 41.70% Annoying