The history of the Palo Alto Medical Clinic is not just a list of names and places, but a story of remarkable individuals who created a unique and special place for physicians and patients alike. We invite you to read further, and to join us in joyfully celebrating this important milestone in our history.

Introduction

• Introduction


• Timeline: 1930-2005

The Clinic is Born

• The Clinic is Born


• The Practice's First Days


• Depression, War and a Population Explosion


• Dr. Ralph Cressman


• Dr. Willian (Bill) Clark

The Founding Physicians

• The Founding Physicians

Structure and Organization

• Structure & Organization


• A Brief History of Group Practice


• Growth of Group Practice


• The Mayo Connection


• Governance: From Monarchy to Representative Democracy


• The Role of the Executive Director


• The Contentious Process of Compensation


• Drawing Accounts


• A Home for World-Class Biomedical Research


• Dr. Maurice (Maury) Fox


• John R. Johnson


• Dr. Philip Lee

Culture and Values

• Culture & Values


• The Clinic in the Community


• Dr. Harry Hartzell on Esther Clark


• A Moral Dispute Over Murals


• Collegiality: Sharing Responsibility and Friendships


• Taking Collegiality Further: Part-Time Practice


• Innovation: A Pioneer on Many Fronts


• Early Experiments with Managed Care


• Staff-Physician Relationships


• 'You're Not Being Fair to Your Family'


• Dr. Myron Gananian


• Dr. Lenore (Lassie) Sheridan

Adjusting to Modern Medicine

• Adjusting to Modern Medicine


• A Novel Type of Health Care Corporation


• New Members of the PAMF Family


• Health Education


• Dr. Robert W. Jamplis

The Next 25 Years

• The Next 25 Years