On the other hand, writing papers is much more complex than imagined, involving collecting various materials, comparing experimental data, and offering unique insights in specialized fields, which all greatly test the doctor's knowledge in every aspect.
Hence, it is an excellent choice for Zhou Can to collaborate with Dr. Shi on several valuable papers.
Once he becomes thoroughly familiar with the methods and techniques of writing papers, he can avoid many detours when writing papers independently.
For instance, from the paper on digestive tract infections by parasites written in collaboration with Dr. Shi last time, Zhou Can learned a lot.
"Dr. Zhou agreed so readily, do you have a ready theme at hand?" Dr. Shi asked.
"I do have one actually. The patient is a 17-year-old kid, who was in his ninth grade at 15. Due to the pressure from his parents, he developed symptoms similar to chronic colitis..."
Zhou Can briefly discussed the case he recently encountered in Digestive Surgery.
Now that he has completed his comprehensive medical examination, he no longer needs to cram basic medical science knowledge as he did before.
Collaborating with Dr. Shi on another paper would also create favorable conditions for his future performance evaluation and promotion to attending physician.
"This case has specific value; send me the data first, I'll review it before deciding whether to write it or not. There are already many papers on nerve-related issues causing digestive function disorders. It will be hard to pass the review if there is nothing new."
Writing a paper requires sacrificing a doctor's rest time for a month or even longer.
If it cannot pass the review, then it would be meaningless.
"Okay, after work, I'll organize the patient's data and send it to you."
Zhou Can had preserved all the examination reports and other data of that patient, just needing some organizing before sending them to Dr. Shi.
Just before leaving work, his phone rang again.
It was from the HR department.
"Dr. Zhou, congratulations on passing all the Medical Practitioner Certificate exams with excellent results. If you need to register, it might require you to do it personally, and the affiliated hospital is our hospital."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Hearing this good news, Zhou Can felt like jumping three feet high.
A major hurdle in his professional life had finally been crossed.
Passing the Medical Practitioner Certificate exam is like a carp leaping through the dragon's gate for every medical student.
Pass, and you are a doctor.
Fail, and you will always be only a medical scholar, unable to practice medicine normally.
Today is truly a day of double happiness, one good thing after another.
With both the Medical Practitioner's License and qualification certificate, he now has the prescription authority and can prescribe medications for patients.
Other rights associated with practicing medicine will also be recognized and protected by law.
The hard days are basically over.
After ending the call, Zhou Can immediately thought of sharing this great news with some of the most important people in his life.
"Mom, I passed the Medical Practitioner Certificate exam! From now on, I am a real doctor!"
He had been supported by his parents in his education and upbringing, and passing the Medical Practitioner Certificate exam was like presenting them with a satisfactory answer sheet and the best payback.
"Ha ha ha... I knew my son was the best! Is your living cost enough? I'll transfer 100,000 to you later as a little reward."
His mom's love for him was always so genuine.
She would transfer tens of thousands to him.
"Mom, I have enough money. You and dad also don't have it easy earning money, keep it for buying things you like and enjoy life. I see you both are quite frugal usually."
Zhou Can no longer needed to depend on his parents financially.
"I and your dad have only you as a son, if we don't spend our money on you, who else would we spend it on? We do not lack in clothing and food, so don't worry about us! But we are really happy that you have this filial piety. By the way, have you found a girlfriend yet? I've secretly scouted a few for you here, with good family background, education, and looks, when are you coming home to meet them?"
What his mom cared about the most was his marriage.