The First 75 Years: 1930-2005

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