First Patient

First Patient is an American medical company headquartered in Wisconsin, dedicated to providing dissection services. The company's core mission is to enhance medical education by offering in-depth, practical experiences in human anatomy. Their primary product is a documentary titled "The First Patient," which grants audiences a rare glimpse into the world of gross anatomy through the eyes of first-year medical students at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. This initiative aims to demystify the dissection process and foster a deeper understanding of human anatomy among both medical professionals and the general public.

Notable affiliations include the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, which provided unprecedented access for the documentary's production. The documentary was produced by the Duncan Entertainment Group, known for its high-quality educational content. Key achievements include successfully capturing and presenting the intricate and often emotionally charged process of human dissection, thereby making a significant impact on medical education and public awareness. The documentary has received praise for its educational value and its ability to humanize the medical training process, contributing positively to both medical students' learning experiences and public understanding of medical science.