W. Bruce Fye Center For the History of Medicine: Peru

Dr. Will stopped in Peru during his South American Tour in 1926.

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International Travels
Argentina |  Australia and New Zealand |  Austria |  Belgium |  Brazil |  Canada |  Czekoslovakia [Czech Republic] |  Cuba |  Denmark |  Ecuador |  England |  Finland |  France |  Ireland |  Italy |  Mexico |  Peru |  Scotland |  Serbia |  Spain |  Sweden

Diplomas, Memberships, and Awards
Original Medical Diplomas |   United States Army Commendations and Awards |  Awards and Memberships from United States |  Awards and Memberships from International Organizations

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 Sociedad Peruana de Cirujia

[Peruvian Society of Surgery]

William J. Mayo

January 23, 1920

The society was formed in 1918.  In 1940 the name was changed to Academia Peruana de Cirugia [the Peruvian Academy of Surgery].  Dr. Will received this certificate when granted membership in the society.

Sociedad Peruana de Cirujia

[Peruvian Society of Surgery]

Charles H. Mayo

January 21, 1920

The society was formed in 1918.  In 1940 the group became the Academia Peruana de Cirujia [the Peruvian Academy of Surgery].  Dr. Charlie received this certificate when granted membership in the society.

La Universidad Mayor de San Marcos de Lima

[The University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru]

William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo

1920

Drs. Will and Charlie received Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the university.