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The Richard M. Schulze Innovation Awards in Artificial Intelligence are made possible through a generous gift from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.
“These awards exemplify Mr. Schulze's belief that entrepreneurial innovation in education creates ripple effects throughout healthcare,” says Fredric Meyer, M.D., Juanita Kious Waugh Executive Dean of Education at Mayo Clinic. “Each project addresses not just immediate educational needs but systemic challenges that, once solved, will elevate care delivery.”
The selected projects share three strategic imperatives: strengthening Mayo Clinic's educational excellence, embedding quality assurance into AI-driven learning, and creating reproducible models that scale beyond Mayo Clinic's walls. Within their 12-month implementation period, the initiatives will generate measurable improvements in training efficiency, clinical decision-making and global health equity.
“Mr. Richard Schulze founded and grew Best Buy through recognizing that technology could profoundly change people’s lives," noted John Poe, chair, Education Administration, Mayo Clinic. "These awards honor his vision by leveraging advancements in AI to ensure that our learners and staff have essential training, trusted knowledge, and the opportunity to advance pioneering ideas for the benefit of patients everywhere — ensuring the best in healthcare.”
"The heart of this initiative is simple: better care for every patient. By combining cutting-edge technology with the passion of emerging leaders, these projects will transform healthcare education and training to enhance how care is delivered. It’s inspiring to see innovation used with purpose to create meaningful impact."
- Mr. Richard M. Schulze