I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"It was just a normal conversation. I was just here to learn about your situation. Dr. Yoshida thinks you can participate in the surgery as the chief surgeon, and he told me to come here."

Sasaki Ichiru signaled to Aki Tomoya that there was no need to be nervous.

Today's conversation was merely a test for Aki Tomoya.

I specifically brought up what Aki Tomoya did during the surgery the day before yesterday, just to see his capabilities.

Judging from this limited perspective, at least in one aspect, Aki Tomoya is sufficient; his overall vision is adequate.

In terms of experience, although it was rather short, since Yoshida Aoba had made a recommendation, Sasaki thought it best to do him a favor since Yoshida Aoba could be there to help out.

In the department, if any doctor, especially a newcomer, wants to become the chief surgeon, he must give his approval; only by gaining his approval can one take that position.

After all, the head of the Department of Monogatari is no longer involved in any affairs, and Sasaki is now the head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery in name only.

But similarly, being responsible to the department, the hospital, and the patients is also being responsible to Aki Tomoya. He needs to first confirm whether Aki Tomoya has the ability.

"I heard that Dr. Yoshida also gave you the post-operative care plan?"

"Yes, Dr. Sasaki, I sent the plan to Dr. Yoshida's email yesterday morning."

Chapter 480 The Position of the Chief Surgeon

There is still a lot of work to be done after the surgery. One aspect is to develop a postoperative care plan based on the patient's specific condition.

Yoshida Aoba handed over the task of developing the plan to Aki Tomoya.

After returning home that day, Aki Tomoya did not rest immediately, but instead formulated a post-operative care plan and sent it to Yoshida Aoba's email address the following morning.

"Yes, I've looked at it. We'll just follow your plan."

You've already seen it, why are you still asking...

Aki Tomoya wrinkled his nose, no longer thinking that Sasaki Ichiru's actions were unnecessary.

The other party's confirmation only made Aki Tomoya feel that things were about to get better.

Yoshida Aoba has already told Sasaki Ichiru about his intention to become the chief surgeon. As long as Sasaki Ichiru agrees, his position as chief surgeon should be secure.

Becoming the lead surgeon is a dream come true for every surgeon.

Especially in cardiac surgery, where the procedures are extremely difficult and complex, becoming a chief surgeon requires putting in far more effort than one's peers.

But perhaps it is precisely because he had people to take care of him at university and in the hospital that he had many more opportunities than his peers.

Originally, as a resident physician in his first two years, he shouldn't have participated in surgery. If the normal procedure had been followed, he would still be rotating in cardiac surgery, working as an assistant, gradually accumulating experience before having the opportunity to be the lead surgeon.

But things are different now. With Yoshida Aoba's recommendation and approval, he is willing to give Aki Tomoya a chance to prove his worth.

Most importantly, Yoshida Aoba was an excellent surgeon. Although not as good as Sasaki Ichiru, he was only ranked behind Sasaki Ichiru in the cardiac surgery department of Kanto General Hospital.

This cardiac surgeon, who was also his teacher, would later take on the role of his first assistant in surgeries, essentially protecting him throughout the entire process.

Compared to the other two people who entered cardiac surgery at the same time, Yoshida Aoba's training was exceptional. It was truly fortunate that Sasaki Ichiro placed him under Yoshida Aoba's wing and made him his mentor.

"You have the opportunity to be the surgeon. Let's see how Dr. Yoshida arranges it, Dr. Aki. Don't let everyone down."

Sasaki patted Aki Tomoya on the shoulder, his eyes filled with a hint of congratulations.

In his eyes, Aki Tomoya is an excellent junior, and because they both come from the University of Tokyo, they also feel a sense of kinship.

Ultimately, this place is mostly made up of people who graduated from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Medicine and came from the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Tokyo, so the camaraderie among them is undeniable.

Moreover, it's not as strict as in a university hospital; the atmosphere in a private hospital is much more relaxed compared to a university hospital.

The relationship between seniors and juniors is also more genuine here.

"Please advise!"

Aki Tomoya replied solemnly.

His eyes were filled with joy, but his face remained composed.

Receiving a response from Sasaki Kazuya brought a sense of relief to Aki Tomoya.

He got the position of chief surgeon.

Whether they can maintain that level remains to be seen, depending on their future performance.

Don't slack off!

He reminded himself that the position of chief surgeon was hard-won.

The first surgery he will be performing himself is especially important!

Aki Rin didn't know what Yoshida Aoba was thinking when he arranged for him to be the first surgeon.

But he knew that taking on the role of chief surgeon meant not only a rise in status within the department, but also responsibility.

As the chief surgeon, it is my responsibility to ensure the patient's safe exit from the operating room.

……

Back in his seat, Aki Tomoya loosened his clenched fist, took a deep breath, and his excitement was still undisguised in his eyes.

Yoshida Aoba, who was in the distance, noticed his appearance and immediately understood.

Being able to take the lead in surgery is something to celebrate, just as Yoshida Aoba felt when he first took the position.

"Dr. An Yi, is there any good news?"

Nishikino Maki, who was standing nearby, asked. She seemed to have heard some rumors and was probably planning something.

"Judging from his expression, the surgery should be a sure thing."

Majima said enviously, feeling extremely envious of his friend and classmate.

At the same age, Aki Tomoya has already taken on the role of chief surgeon, while he still needs to hone his skills.

There's no need to blame yourself, or envy Aki Tomoya's mentor being Yoshida Aoba. It's just that there are many feelings, as Aki Tomoya has surpassed them.

"Dr. Sasaki has agreed."

Aki Tomoya looked at the two helplessly and replied.

He was thrilled by this.

I am also very grateful to Yoshida Aoba.

If it weren't for Yoshida Aoba's guidance, he wouldn't have been able to rise to the position of chief surgeon so smoothly.

But despite all that, the first surgery performed by the surgeon has not yet been decided, and there is still a lot to prepare.

In addition to other things on his mind, he also had to find time to deal with the research topics that Professor Yano sent him from the university.

As for Professor Yano, things at the graduate school aren't too complicated. He said that as long as you participate in his research project, you can get your master's degree smoothly and faster than others.

As long as he can keep up and produce some results, then after obtaining his master's degree, following his research topic, obtaining a doctoral degree will be easy.

That's what they said. For the sake of promotion and for his future influence, Aki Tomo had no choice but to listen.

"Dr. An Yi, now that you're qualified to perform the surgery, you should be able to decide on the surgical assistants, right?"

A question from Nishikino Maki startled Aki Tomoya.

He understood what the other person meant after only a brief moment of thought.

She needs more surgical opportunities.

It was clear that her supervising doctor would not be able to fulfill his wish in the short term. After all, in terms of status, Yoshida Aoba's influence in the department was only slightly less than that of Sasaki Ichiru.

“Dr. Nishikino, I think you should talk to Dr. Yoshida about this. Although I am now able to perform the surgery, there are many things I should thank Dr. Yoshida for.”

Aki Tomoya was not only speaking to Nishikino Maki, but also explaining to his good friend.

Regardless of why he was able to come to this hospital, the fact that he has so many conveniences in the cardiac surgery department is largely due to Yoshida Aoba's position in the department.

Noticing that even Majima seemed eager to try, Aki Tomoya could only tell them that they had the wrong person.

"But could you give me some advice? Dr. Mashima is fine, but it's not convenient for me to go to Dr. Yoshida without consulting him..."

Chapter 481 Let me sound him out first

It's perfectly normal to have such thoughts, like needing more surgical opportunities or wanting to become a first assistant as soon as possible to compete for the opportunity to be the lead surgeon.

Because it's not in a university hospital, the more relaxed atmosphere towards newcomers means there are more opportunities to give them a chance.

This is similar to the situation where students from university hospitals are later transferred to affiliated hospitals for further training.

However, the Kanto Private Hospital is a large hospital in Tokyo, with a cardiac surgery staff that is no less than that of the University of Tokyo Affiliated Hospital. Surgeries that can be performed at the University of Tokyo Affiliated Hospital can also be performed here.

As a result, there are many surgeries every week, and it is not an exaggeration to say that you have to wait for several months.

The shortage of medical resources is also a problem in Japan; the demand for medical personnel is only increasing, rather than the current supply being sufficient.

However, strict systems and different surgical levels depending on the department require time to train excellent doctors.

Majima and Nishikino were not content to be just assistants; like Aki Tomoya, they wanted to be the main surgeons.

Their supervising physicians did not wield the same influence in the department as Yoshida Aoba, whose influence was second only to Sasaki Ichiru.

Although there are many conveniences here, you still need to work your way up in seniority as a surgical assistant first.

However, they are not allowed to participate in every surgery that they guide doctors to perform.