Healing Doctor

Chapter 453 Everything You Should Know

"Thank you, Teacher Li." Ji Xiang smiled. "I already have my intermediate certificate."

"What!" Director Li was even more surprised than Zhai Yuhan, and his jaw joint almost dislocated.

He had a deep impression of Ji Xiang. At the time, rumors circulated that Qin Chu was preparing to take a resident trainee as his last disciple. Since he was a resident trainee, getting a professional certificate was the most he could hope for, and Ji Xiang lived up to expectations, scoring full marks and ranking first in the country.

Intermediate certificate available...

That's a bit far-fetched!

"My hospital helped me apply for it a while ago," Ji Xiang said. "Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get some surgeries. But even with an intermediate certificate, it seems I can only barely get level 4 surgeries done, barely skirting the edge of the rules." Ji Xiang said somewhat embarrassedly.

"!!!" Director Li stared blankly at Ji Xiang. He never dreamed that the junior resident doctor chosen by Boss Qin would be able to obtain his medical license and intermediate certificate in less than half a year.

Zhai Yuhan had a burning anger inside her. When Ji Xiang told her that some level 4 surgeries couldn't be performed, she knew why.

High-level surgeries require surgeons at the associate chief physician level or above. Even though Ji Xiang has the certificate of an attending physician, it would be somewhat difficult for him to perform these surgeries.

It's not about skill level, it's about the rules. If we delve too deeply, these are all potential problems when the patient's family holds the case.

As for the associate chief physician... Zhai Yuhan was also thinking about it, but the requirements for promotion to associate senior physician at the First Affiliated Hospital are very strict. At least one provincial-level science degree is required, and many more people have to work together to achieve a national-level science degree before they can be promoted.

In comparison, exams are minor matters.

He himself can't even do it, and looking at the long term, it's unlikely he'll succeed within three years. Yet Ji Xiang is actually eyeing it. From the implication in his words, it seems he's looking for an opportunity to break the rules.

Tolerable or unbearable!

"Dr. Ji Xiang, are the requirements for promotion to associate senior professional title lower in your area?" Zhai Yuhan asked.

"No," Ji Xiang said with a smile. "Local hospitals might only need to publish papers, but the requirements at Baiyi University are quite strict. If I were to make an exception..."

"Do you know how difficult the Provincial Natural Science Foundation is?" Zhai Yuhan could no longer tolerate Ji Xiang's showing off, and she said with a hint of mockery in her words.

"Oh, Dr. Zhao Zhe and I already have a provincial-level project that is currently underway."

"..."

"..."

Director Li and Zhai Yuhan both fell silent.

Is Ji Xiang from the Provincial Natural Science Foundation just bragging?

Based on Director Li's understanding of Ji Xiang at the academic conference, and based on the little bit of interaction between Zhai Yuhan and Ji Xiang over the past few days, Ji Xiang is not the kind of person who talks nonsense.

"Where did you get this provincial science and technology information from?" Zhai Yuhan asked, her voice trembling.

"Our urology department director, Dr. Liu, helped me apply for it." Ji Xiang smiled slightly, as if a ray of light emanated from him, making Zhai Yuhan unable to open her eyes.

Ji Xiang's boss is so good to him. Zhai Yuhan's nose tingled and she almost cried.

Director Li was momentarily dazed, but immediately understood what Ji Xiang's hospital meant, and he sighed.

If Ji Xiang were in his own hospital, he would definitely receive the same treatment, as long as he wasn't too unlucky and ended up in the same hospital as someone like Boss Qin.

"Dr. Ji, not bad." Director Li patted Ji Xiang on the shoulder. "Let's go grab a bite to eat. Do you want a drink?"

"You can drink, but it's best not to," Ji Xiang said seriously. "Drinking alcohol is not helpful for handling the details of interventional surgery."

"If you insist on this, life will be too boring," Director Li replied.

Zhai Yuhan listened with a dazed expression.

"Fortunately, I am always happy to see patients discharged from the hospital."

"Go change your clothes."

As Ji Xiang left, Zhai Yuhan immediately asked, "Director Li, is what Dr. Ji Xiang said true or false?"

"I suspect it's true."

"Provincial Natural Science... It can't be that bad, can it?" Zhai Yuhan was still struggling with the Provincial Natural Science.

"It's just a provincial natural sciences degree. If Ji Xiang had been willing to stay in Shanghai a few months ago, he would probably have passed the national natural sciences degree by now. Boss Qin is thinking about applying for the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2-3 years."

"..." Zhai Yuhan was speechless.

"I think Boss Qin really wanted to train Ji Xiang as his last disciple, what a pity."

"Why is it a pity?" Zhai Yuhan asked blankly.

Director Li did not answer Zhai Yuhan's question. As a chief resident, Director Li would not communicate much with her at all.

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Director Li glanced at them and frowned.

Director Fan and the film crew had already arrived at the door when Director Li said unhappily, "We're about to leave work."

"You must be Director Li Ming from the Interventional Radiology Department," Director Fan said with a smile. "We'd like to film some snippets of Dr. Ji Xiang's life. Would that be convenient for you?"

Director Li expressed his dissatisfaction through silence.

Director Fan is a man who has weathered many storms; he had long ago discerned the hospital's directors and doctors' resistance to filming a reality show.

This situation has not occurred in other industries, which Director Fan believes is due to the unique characteristics of the medical industry.

Doctors tend to be serious and stubborn, and many even have a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder; you'll get used to it.

Ji Xiang changed his clothes and came out with Director Yang. After seeing the film crew, Director Yang had a very frank conversation with Director Fan.

Zhai Yuhan watched this scene silently, standing to the side, her heart filled with extremely complex emotions.

Watching them leave, Zhai Yuhan sighed.

"Teacher Zhai, are you also troubled by the provincial science department?" Zhao Mengmeng suddenly asked.

"Yes, you need at least a provincial-level department, otherwise it's very difficult to get promoted in our hospital," Zhai Yuhan frankly admitted. "Lower-level hospitals have a big advantage in this regard, because they don't even know what a provincial-level department is. But even having a provincial-level department doesn't guarantee promotion, it's really... too complicated."

"Dr. Zhao, what about your side?" Zhai Yuhan asked casually.

"That's true. Many senior attending physicians can't get promoted because they don't do research." Zhao Mengmeng has gradually adapted to the process of going from a top student to a poor student, especially after Ji Xiang left, she speaks much more fluently.

"However, I'm a research-oriented person, so applying for provincial natural science grants might be easier. Professor Zhai, what authorship order do you require?"

Zhai Yuhan glanced at Zhao Mengmeng.

If it's an article, just including your name is enough, but you don't need the article itself. As for provincial natural science foundation grants, it's difficult to take this kind of "shortcut."

She didn't directly refuse Zhao Mengmeng's kindness; she just smiled and prepared to order food.

"Teacher Zhai, I noticed that Director Li Ming of the Interventional Radiology Department treats Dr. Ji Xiang differently. Why is that?" Zhao Mengmeng asked.

Zhai Yuhan didn't know how to explain, so she remained silent.

Ji Xiang surprised her too much. In her short thirty years of life, Zhai Yuhan had never met such a person, so she could only remain silent.

……

Inside the commentary room, the guests watched as Ji Xiang and two others entered the ultrasound room.

(End of this chapter)