My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1435 - 572: Rapid Promotion, Appointed Deputy Team Leader (2)

"I’ve seen the light! Thank you for your profound advice!"

Zhou Can offered a deep bow to Vice Dean Bai.

Any past animosity between them vanished completely with that gesture.

"In my honest assessment, you possess the potential to contend for the Dean position in the future, and perhaps even surpass it. This hospital management system overhaul is truly a revitalization of the leadership team, drawing inspiration from the advanced management practices of major institutions in the capital. Consequently, the number of Dean’s assistants is set to expand to three or four. To hone your management acumen, I strongly recommend focusing on quality control and the management of medical supplies."

Witnessing Zhou Can’s genuine appreciation, Vice Dean Bai felt compelled to impart further wisdom.

Zhou Can remained outwardly composed, but across from him, Vice Director Ye’s eyes gleamed with interest.

"Xiao Zhou, Vice Dean Bai has truly invested his thoughts in your development! From experience, those most likely to ascend to the Dean’s office are typically assistants or vice deans overseeing quality control, supply management, medical insurance, and pricing. Among these crucial areas, quality control stands out as the absolute core, aligning perfectly with your professional expertise. I believe you should give his suggestion serious consideration."

Vice Director Ye enthusiastically endorsed this developmental trajectory.

Medicine presents its own unique developmental path, academia follows its academic route, and research has its specialized track. The administrative pathway, however, diverges from these.

In the former three, sheer capability, knowledge, and dedication significantly increase the likelihood of success.

Management differs; leadership roles are inherently scarce, and those in power rarely share their insights or skills openly. This often leads many to choose incorrect paths and encounter significant obstacles.

If one's direction is flawed, all efforts become futile, regardless of their intensity.

This is not an overstatement by any means.

With Vice Dean Bai’s insightful guidance, Zhou Can is poised to gain a substantial advantage in the upcoming competition for the Dean’s position.

"I will certainly contemplate this guidance with utmost seriousness. My familiarity with management responsibilities is still developing, so I hope you both will continue to offer your invaluable support in the future. I will forever cherish your counsel." Zhou Can, already recognized throughout the hospital for his unwavering integrity and deep sense of gratitude, spoke with conviction.

His words resonated with significant weight at this juncture.

Both Vice Deans visibly relaxed, their faces breaking into pleased smiles.

Despite their current esteemed positions, retirement looms, and eventual obscurity is a common fate.

Cultivating a mutually beneficial connection with Zhou Can, a figure of immense promise, ensures that should they ever require assistance post-retirement, Zhou Can would likely reciprocate their past kindness and offer support.

"Dean Bai, I find Xiao Zhou’s potential truly remarkable. Perhaps we could offer him some additional support, such as arranging a part-time role within the Quality Control Department? What are your thoughts on this?"

In reality, the Quality Control Department operates under a leadership group structure, typically headed by the Vice Dean responsible for its oversight, with opportunities for the Medical Director, department heads, and specialized experts to participate.

Many within the healthcare sector perceive the Infection Control Office as wielding immense power, yet the reality is that the Quality Control Department typically avoids overt intervention.

In terms of actual power, the Infection Control Office often possesses limited enforcement authority.

To instigate difficulties, one must often strategically leverage their influence to obstruct others.

"The feasibility of this proposal might be quite low! Primarily because Zhou Can’s current credentials are somewhat limited; his educational background, current position, and titles may not sufficiently command respect from others. Placing him there forcefully could invite resistance and might fail to win broad acceptance, potentially leading to unintended negative consequences."

Vice Dean Bai expressed concern regarding the potential challenges of this suggestion.

This is due to his current supervisory role over the quality control division.

He holds an oversight capacity, not direct managerial control.

The individual officially designated for this role is the current Dean’s assistant.

Quality control forms a fundamental pillar of hospital administration, usually falling under the direct purview of the Dean.

Given the Dean’s extensive workload, managing every aspect personally is impossible, leading to delegation to an assistant Dean.

Tu Ya Hospital has yet to implement its planned management reforms; the older administrative framework remains in effect.

At present, a single Dean’s assistant holds exclusive authority over this function.

Following the forthcoming reforms, the number of Dean’s assistants will increase to three or four, leading to a dispersal of power and a significant reduction in individual authority. This is intended to establish a more equitable balance.

Fostering greater democracy and scientific decision-making.

Do not be misled by Assistant Dean Qin’s outwardly courteous demeanor towards Zhou Can; this reflects a formal distance rather than any genuine closeness.

The more formal and polite their interactions, the greater the underlying distance between them.

Even in marital relationships, the ancient saying of “mutual respect like honored guests” was a compliment, but in modern times, it signifies the opposite.

Many couples who appear outwardly respectful often find themselves divorcing by middle age. What might be the reason behind this phenomenon? Consider the absurdity of needing to ask for permission, like "May I hug you while sleeping?" just to seek closeness. True affection between couples or lovers might manifest in frequent arguments, but the underlying feelings remain genuine. Every compromise reached during a dispute is, in essence, a step in their reconciliation.

Vice Dean Bai, who currently holds the position of Deputy Director of Quality Control, doesn't necessarily fear Assistant Dean Qin, but he must conduct himself with the appropriate decorum. A form of mutual oversight exists between him and Assistant Dean Qin.

"Zhou Can has been with the hospital for five or six years, which is a considerable duration. If his academic qualifications weren't a hindrance, he would have already secured a higher position. How about this: I will speak with Director Lou of the Emergency Department and arrange for a Vice Chair position for Young Zhou. There's ample time for Young Zhou to eventually join the Quality Control Department. By then, he will be pursuing his postgraduate studies, upgrading his educational status from undergraduate to a master's degree through part-time study. Combined with his excellent surgical skills and accomplishments, his entry into the Quality Control Department should be well-justified."

Vice Director Ye went to great lengths to create a clear path for Zhou Can. It is indeed fortunate for him to have a superior who recognizes and champions him so effectively. Many perceive part-time postgraduate studies as a less than ideal route. However, the rules of this world are often pragmatic; whether a cat is black or white, if it catches mice, it's a good cat.

Some individuals possess exceptional skills but lack formal academic credentials, or perhaps age has become a barrier, limiting their opportunities for higher education in their formative years due to scarce educational resources. What, then, is the solution? A genius conceived the idea of part-time postgraduate studies as a means to acquire 'qualifications.' It sounds rather prestigious, akin to full-time postgraduate studies, and it certainly holds a higher status than undergraduate qualifications.

Consequently, when leaders vie for crucial positions, the publicized qualifications no longer present glaring disadvantages. Zhou Can obtained the qualification for postgraduate studies while actively working, inadvertently earning a part-time postgraduate degree. Naturally, unlike some of the older leaders, he stands a good chance of graduating with his master's degree. He might even pursue a doctoral degree abroad if the opportunity arises.

Vice Dean Bai deliberated briefly before agreeing. "This arrangement should encounter minimal significant resistance; at the very least, it's worth attempting." He had essentially given his consent.

Zhou Can expressed his sincere gratitude to both Vice Deans.

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Just two days later, Zhou Can received an invitation from Director Lou for a discussion in his office. The conversation was quite direct, beginning with high praise for Zhou Can's diligent work in the Emergency Department's operating room, affirming his capability to serve as the Assistant Chair of the operating room. Currently, Dr. Xu holds the position of head of the operating room and is the de facto person in charge.

Zhou Can's appointment as Assistant Chair aligns with public sentiment and expectations. Even within Cardiothoracic Surgery, appointing Zhou Can as chair would likely face little opposition, with most senior colleagues concurring. As Vice Director Ye pointed out, Zhou Can's primary current drawback is his educational background.

Expressing his thanks to Director Lou for the promotion and the opportunity for cultivation, Zhou Can gladly accepted the Assistant Chair role. Internally, he recognized that this was largely due to Vice Director Ye's influence. Merely a couple of days prior, Vice Director Ye had mentioned discussing matters with Director Lou, and now the Assistant Chair appointment was finalized.