top student at medical school

After saying goodbye to Associate Professor Chen Fang, Fang Ziye did not have lunch with her, because Chen Fang had other things to explain.

He also needs to have a farewell dinner with his students, and Chen Fang has decided to take up a post in Jiangxi Province next month, so there are a lot of procedures to go through there.

A gentleman's friendship is as pure as water; there's no need to be overly meticulous about elaborate etiquette like eating and drinking.

However, just as Fang Ziye drove off Han Street onto the main road, Hu Qingyuan's phone rang. Fang Ziye answered it in the car: "Qingyuan? What's wrong?"

"Master, do you remember the short video post I shared with you yesterday?"

"It inexplicably went viral today, with a lot of comments criticizing you..." Hu Qingyuan said.

Fang Ziye was greatly surprised after hearing this: "Huh?"

"Are you talking about that short video of that commentator trying to pick a fight with me? How did it go viral? Why? Did the other party censor it?"

Hu Qingyuan is a short video enthusiast, so he often watches short videos. Yesterday, Hu Qingyuan happened to be following the gossip about Fang Ziye.

According to that author, Professor Fang Ziye of Zhongnan Hospital received a promotion to a higher professional title several years ago.

However, there has been little scientific research output in the past two years, so the commentator who does scientific research and popular science conducted a background check on Fangziye.

Then he actually uncovered some information, and he found that Fang Ziye was now working on a rare disease like ALS, which immediately made him furious!
"Seeking fame and reputation, not treating research funds as money, squandering them carelessly, seeking fame and reputation."

"Shocking! A professor at Han City University actually did this for the sake of his reputation..."

In fact, this person has some scientific research background. He checked the number of ALS patients worldwide and felt that investing a lot of money in researching treatment plans for such a minor disease was a complete waste of the country's money.

While this disease is indeed difficult to treat, once a solution is found, it brings the author immense fame.

The blogger also dug up some interviews with outpatients at Zhongnan Hospital:

The patients and their families felt that Professor Fang Ziye's appointments were very difficult to get, he didn't perform surgeries, and he was arrogant. He claimed that he was the best surgeon, yet he wouldn't admit patients to his cases.

It caused many people who came from afar, drawn by its reputation, to have to leave empty-handed.

This adds another label to Fang Ziye's image: "cold-blooded, ruthless, willing to do anything for fame, and lacking even the most basic medical ethics."

In the 21st century, what are some shortcuts to gaining traffic?
First, spray the urban management officers.

Second, criticizing the teacher.

Third, criticizing doctors.

From a social benefit perspective, this blogger's statement is flawless; he hasn't embellished the story. At most, he went a bit too far in labeling Fang Ziye.

"Oh wow, finally it's 404!" Hu Qingyuan said, a joyful voice suddenly rang out.

"If it's a 404 error, the hospital's publicity department has probably already started pushing!"

"That's perfect, it's been a long, long time since I've given an interview." Fang Ziye smiled casually, not taking the matter seriously.

If someone like him has to change his research direction because of a short video blogger's sharp criticism, then China's claim of becoming a "medical powerhouse" is utter nonsense.

……

The following day, Fang Ziye indeed received a call from the hospital's publicity department, saying that a reporter from Hubei Province was coming to interview him, and that Dean Wang had decided to give the interview, asking Fang Ziye if he wanted to come along.

Fang Ziye is now a benchmark in the field of hospital surgery, so naturally, people will think of him whenever there is a good opportunity to gain recognition.

At the hospital level, to further improve one's "level," it's not just about how many surgeries you perform, but about how many core competitive paths exist within the hospital.

New treatment plans for diseases, advanced scientific research systems, etc.

Fang Ziye meets multiple core competitive criteria, which explains his prominent position at Zhongnan Hospital.

Fang Ziye naturally agreed.

"Professor Fang, it's been a long time. We meet again." When Fang Ziye arrived at the publicity department, he realized that it wasn't just the official media from Hubei Province who had come.

Meng Changyi, the reporter who interviewed Fang Ziye many years ago, also arrived.

"Hello, Reporter Meng. Hello, Reporter Tan. Dean Wang. Director Xiao..." Fang Ziye greeted everyone with a smile.

"Professor Fang, I actually came here today to watch the drama unfold. This interview will be cut. I wonder what you think of the comments online?" Meng Changyi's tone was casual, as if they were having a very ordinary chat.

Fang Ziye smiled and said, "Use your eyes to see."

"So Professor Fang doesn't care?" Reporter Tan chimed in.

Tan is a reporter for Hubei Province media, while Meng Changyi is a reporter for Longtai media.

"I don't care about the bloggers' posts online, but I do read some of the comments carefully. I can't say I don't care at all," Fang Ziye replied.

Then, Fang Ziye confirmed, "This part will definitely be cut, right?"

Meng Changyi said, "It will definitely be cut, Professor Fang, you said."

Fang Ziye frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Someone wants to guide my clinical work! Some patients are unhappy and want me to change my research direction. In that time, they could write a research proposal. Why are they picking on me?"

"The National Natural Science Foundation of China has not made any explicit provision that ordinary people cannot submit research proposals."

Both Meng Changyi and reporter Tan laughed when they heard this.

Fang Ziye's demeanor, like his age and professional title, is that of a young man of great promise and very confident.

Dean Wang Xinghuan then said, "Reporter Meng, Reporter Tan, actually my meaning is similar to Professor Fang's. Scientific research is inherently free, and the direction of scientific research should also respect freedom."

"If scientific research is governed by rigid rules, then there's no point in even discussing the word 'scientific research' anymore."

"In any industry, only a very small number of people dare to challenge the absolute unknown and the incompetence."

"For example, how many teams around the world have failed in their research on ALS, which is being studied by Professor Fang?"

"Most people can only see that scientific research is currently waiting for a breakthrough, but what they don't see is that hundreds or even thousands of people are working day and night, putting in a lot of effort, but without any results."

"Although there are few patients with rare diseases, they are definitely an important part of our medicine."

“Our Chinese people also suffer from rare diseases, which are still incurable. They also suffer and die.”

Upon hearing Wang Xinghuan's statement, Meng Changyi knew that Wang Xinghuan was a witty and sarcastic person: "So, Dean Wang, you mean that the rumors on the internet are too frivolous."

Wang Xinghuan casually asked, "Could you cut out another section?"

“That works too!” Meng Changyi nodded. “To put it more seriously, he only treats the patients he encounters as human beings, but not the entire patient population he can’t see as human beings!”

"Thinking he has great empathy, he actually kills without a knife."

Meng Changyi's face twitched. As expected of the old dean, his skill in raising the banner was truly masterful, and you couldn't find any fault with it.

Wang Xinghuan's logic is very rigorous.

Does having a rare disease mean someone is not human and should be expelled from their country of citizenship?

Who would dare say such a thing?
Reporter Tan, holding his phone, asked, "Dean Wang, I find one of the author's comments quite interesting."

He said, "I think a doctor's job is to treat and save lives, and they should consider the patient's needs more. Otherwise, they are just seeking fame and fortune and do not deserve the medical ethics of a doctor."

"As a human being, the first thing we must do is respect others, restrain our desires within the bounds of morality, and respect the freedom of others within the bounds of morality; otherwise, we are not worthy of being human!"

Wang Xinghuan replied without hesitation, "Then Professor Fang and I will switch careers and treat colds."

"Who is the largest group of patients worldwide? People with the common cold and influenza."

"Some people may never have surgery in their lives, but no one has never caught a cold, and it happens more than once."

"Reporter Tan, do you agree with what I said?" Wang Xinghuan smiled naturally.

After thinking for a moment, reporter Tan said, "I caught a cold twice last month, once with influenza A and once with mycoplasma."

“Yes, compared to the common cold, all of these diseases are relatively rare. That’s my opinion on his comments,” Wang Xinghuan said.

Of course, Wang Xinghuan wasn't just complaining: "Currently, the national policy on medical care is a tiered medical system, which emphasizes the compatibility of different medical platforms with different disease types."

"What are the most common medical institutions in China? It's definitely pharmacies, followed by clinics, and then health centers..."

"The positioning of secondary-level hospitals and health centers is different, and the positioning of tertiary-level hospitals must also be different."

"Anyway, what Professor Fang did was based on official instructions, which is in line with national policy and is encouraged by the state." Wang Xinghuan inadvertently slapped another heavy label on him.

Upon hearing this, both reporter Tan and Meng Changyi were instantly taken aback.

If Wang Xinghuan hadn't said those things, there might still be a chance for those accounts to be recovered, but since Wang Xinghuan said it, 90% of those accounts will be taken back.

"Dean Wang, we ordinary people don't really understand the specific significance of research and development for this rare disease. Could you give us a professional analysis and explanation?" Meng Changyi's question was very insightful.

"Yes, the most fundamental point is to ensure that patients with rare diseases have access to medical treatment."

"The availability of medicine and access to medical care are the core philosophical issues of China's current healthcare system."

"Currently, only five percent of rare diseases have available treatments!" Wang Xinghuan used statistics to illustrate his point.

Meng Changyi nodded: "Only five percent, that is indeed a shocking figure. And it's very realistic."

Wang Xinghuan said, "Yes, in fact, many patients with rare diseases are trapped by their current disease and can only barely survive by simply relieving pain and treating symptoms."

"After all, the current medical insurance policy is good, and the treatment technology for common and slightly rare diseases is constantly being made available at the grassroots level. For example, surgeries such as those for gallstones and fractures can now be routinely performed at county hospitals."

"But some diseases are inherent to our existence. It doesn't mean that these diseases will cease to exist just because you don't study them or diagnose them. Patients suffering from these diseases can have a very good physical experience."

"Professor Fang's previous research on 'spinal cord injury' paralysis and his current research on 'ALS' are both relatively rare diseases."

"Having a cure is only part of the reason for conducting this kind of research. Another reason is that if this disease can be cured, it will greatly enhance the core competitiveness of our country's medical system, including but not limited to the economic benefits brought by exporting medical devices."

Wang Xinghuan's statement was relatively specific, and not just a general exaggeration.

"Professor Fang, is there anything else you would like to add?" Meng Changyi asked Fang Ziye.

Fang Ziye nodded: "I just want to add one more thing, which is that I wanted to do this kind of research. And I didn't waste the research funds allocated by the country; every penny was used effectively for the research."

"Moreover, this is not a topic that only I can think about; other people can also think about it."

To sum up Fang Ziye's words, it means that the grandson is unwilling, but the father is.

That's a bit harsh, and it carries an aggressive connotation.

Fang Ziye didn't care. He hadn't offended anyone. It was strange that someone would jump out and interfere with his research direction. Fang Ziye would never tolerate such interference.

……

In subsequent interviews, Meng Changyi and reporter Tan asked some more specific and detailed questions.

"Professor Fang, what stage has the research and development for this disease reached so far?" Meng Changyi asked.

"We've got some ideas and direction, and we have theoretical guidance. Now we just need to verify them further," Fang Ziye replied.

"But I can't disclose the specific research progress or research ideas at the moment. You'll have to wait and see in the paper."

"Professor Fang, when exactly do you anticipate that this disease can be treated clinically?" Meng Changyi asked again.

"If things go smoothly, clinical trials can begin in 31 or 32. If things don't go smoothly, it's estimated that it will take until 34 or 35," Fang Ziye said, giving two timeframes.

"I've heard that Professor Fang is currently undertaking quite a few research projects. Could you give me a specific number?" Meng Changyi asked.

Fang Ziye shook his head: "That won't do. The research projects I'm responsible for are only two standardized ones; the others are just participants."

"Reporter Meng, we are all law-abiding citizens. Even though you are a reporter, you can't spread rumors!"

“Currently, according to national regulations, the maximum number of research projects one can lead is two.” Fang Ziye looked at Meng Changyi with a half-smile, but didn’t blurt out the truth in a moment of impulsiveness.

Some unconventional things can exist, as long as they have the backing of higher authorities and won't cause you trouble. But you can't make them public and cause others to become envious.

Otherwise, you're just asking for trouble.

Actually, Fang Ziye is also a "connected person," but the difference is that Fang Ziye's "connections" come from functional departments, so Fang Ziye's "resources" are superior to others.

Since you're a "connected person," you should just do your job properly and not show off.

This is the self-awareness that every "connected person" possesses.

Throughout history, countless rebellious individuals who refused to believe in evil have been killed.

The interview has ended. It wasn't particularly formal, but it wasn't particularly informal either... (End of Chapter)