Table 2.

Analysis of the New Combined Division in Terms of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Strengths	•Expertise and diverse skill sets in multiple specialty and subspecialty areas •Care and treatment of complex illnesses •International standing •Prolific research faculty •Competitive fellowship programs •Dedicated and motivated allied health staff •Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Weaknesses	•Disparate skill sets—do not understand each other’s work •Communication lines are still somewhat new and uncertain •Stuck in old ways, “this is how we’ve always done it” •Staff burnout
Threats	•Lower reimbursement for virtual care •Increased challenges with payer mix while trying to provide complex differentiated care •Push to see more patients in less time •Weakened US and global economy emerging from the global pandemic •Challenges of national/international patients who travel to Mayo Clinic for complex care •Resistance of staff to embrace an integrated model
Opportunities	•Involvement in public health activities at local, state, and national levels •Expand telehealth/virtual/remote care capabilities •Conduct research that leverages the multiple combined skill sets •Prepare the workforce of the future, focusing on professional development and diversity