Table 2.

The mission of the world’s top five ranked hospitals

Mayo Clinic - Rochester	Cleveland Clinic	Massachusetts General Hospital	Toronto General Hospital - University Health Network	The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Inspiring hope and promoting health through integrated clinical practice, education and research.	Caring for life, researching for health, educating those who serve.	Guided by the needs of our patients and their families, we aim to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve.	Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning	To improve the health of our community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in patient care.